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Here are some tips to keep in mind when you log onto the Amazon site to launch your baby’s registry.
1- Decide On Your Priorities
If you know what you’re having – a boy or a girl — spend some time perusing Amazon’s inventory and choose items that are in keeping with the gender. If you don’t know who’s coming in nine months, let the surprise be your guide: opt for gifts that work for a boy or a girl, like a stroller, baby blankets, toys and other things. Setting up the registry is a breeze – even if you’re not particularly tech-inclined, the steps are 1,2,3, and it’s done! Amazon thought of virtually everything on this and made the setup and follow-through really simple for parents, family, and friends. What if some folks are nervous about online shopping? How to handle requests from some folks for a registry at a traditional outlet? This is sometimes true of older people, like your grandmother, who may want to buy a crib, but is loathe to do so without seeing it first. How to quiet her hesitation? Reassure her that you’ve chosen every item on the registry’s list and that the many benefits of this method are why you chose to do it. Explain that an Amazon registry avoids the awkward problem of duplicate gifts, as they track what has been purchased for you and by whom. An Amazon registry allows you, the mom-to-be, to see every item on the screen before it’s added to your wish list. If an older person you know has difficulty shopping online, ask another (younger) relative to help. Problem solved!2- If You Have Certain Preferences, Include Them
If you are doing your nursery in gender-neutral colors (yellow, green, etc.) and want to be sure gifts are selected that are in keeping with that be explicit on your baby registry. If an item you want isn’t available in a gender-neutral color, white is always a great fallback choice. It’s important that you give buyers as many details about the items on your registry as possible – color, size, even fabric if that’s important to you.3- Keep The Registry Limited At First
Experts recommend keeping your baby registry fairly small, at least initially. For example: go with essentials for the baby’s first three to six months, then expand the registry later if needed. You don’t want to end up with too much, as that’s a sure way to clutter up the baby’s room. One exception is clothing – choose clothes that carry you through a couple of seasons. If your baby is born in the fall, pick a few sweaters and pants with a holiday theme that he or she will grow into during the coming winter months. Try to think ahead several months – what will your baby need when they’re four months old?4- Even Staples Should Be Limited
What happens if you set up a disposable diaper fund on your Amazon registry, and it turns out that the ones you’re sent aren’t suitable somehow? Set a limit so you don’t wind up with hundreds of dollars worth of diapers needing storage or returning.5- Ask For a Limited Number To Be Delivered
Because having many of them taking up storage space can be a nuisance, holding back a little until you’re sure you’re pleased with the product is also a good idea. Since this is Amazon, the possibility of problem products being shipped is remote. However, it’s best to get a few first, then order more, so you don’t have to worry about returns, although Amazon’s return policy is comprehensive and lasts a long while.6- Gifts For Mom Matter Too
Don’t be shy about including a few things for yourself on your baby registry. A nursing bra, for example, or a basket of health and wellness products makes for a departure from the usual supply of tiny socks and baby blankets. You need and deserve these items! When you finally have a few moments to yourself to soak in a hot tub while your partner or nanny tends to the baby, you’ll be grateful for the new bubble bath. Many registries have items like this geared to moms, so include a few on your list. You’ll be glad you did!7- Think Beyond The Usual Registry Goods
This is related to #6. It’s important to think outside the traditional baby registry box when setting up yours. Make good use of the registry checklist Amazon provides, as the company has thought of lots of things, so you don’t have to. For example, Amazon offers guidelines on which baby gifts are best for the budget minded and offers details on eco-friendly products, like organic cotton baby clothing. Once you set up your registry, you send out a link to your registry to family and friends. Or, if someone is hosting a baby shower for you, she can send out the link in the guest invitations.
