Everything you need to create the perfect baby registry: what to actually put on it, when to set it up, how to handle group gifts, and how to share it with friends and family. Here you'll find our best guides — and with BabyWish you can create your baby registry online in two minutes, for free.
A baby registry is a list of useful gifts that expecting parents would love to receive before their baby arrives. You create it online in minutes, share it with a link, and friends and family reserve the gifts without any duplicates. With BabyWish it's free, with no commissions, and available in 11 languages.
How to Create Your Baby Registry Step by Step
With BabyWish it only takes a few minutes, from setup to sharing. Here's how:
1Create your free account. Sign up with your email or with Google. No credit card needed: your registry is free, with no subscriptions or commissions.
2Add the gifts you want. Paste the link to a product from Amazon or any online store: the title, price, and image fill in automatically. You can also add open items, without tying them to a specific store.
3Turn on group gifting. For your most important purchases, like the stroller, nursery furniture, or high chair, turn on group contributions: multiple people can pitch in toward the same item, each giving whatever amount they prefer, with no commissions.
4Share your private link. Send your registry link on WhatsApp, by email, or in your invitations. Only people with the link can see it: it's never indexed by search engines.
5Get reservations, with no duplicates. When someone reserves a gift, the item shows as taken to everyone else but stays hidden from you: no spoiled surprises and no duplicates.
Filling it without copying links by hand
Adding thirty items one at a time is the tedious part. On your phone the shop's Share button is enough: the item lands in your registry with its name, price and photo. On a computer the Chrome extension does the same in one click — and it works on the shops where pasting a link does not.
How Much to Put on Your Baby Registry: Price Ranges
You don't need to spend a fortune: almost everything you need in the first months falls into just a few categories. Here's a rough estimate to guide you, from the essential version to the complete one. Prices vary a lot by brand and choices, so use them as a starting point; for a tailored estimate, try the baby registry calculator.
Hygiene and health (baby bathtub, thermometer, kit)
€40–90
€90–200
First-size clothing (bodysuits, onesies)
€60–130
€150–300
Many of these items, especially the big-ticket purchases, are perfect for group gifting: instead of buying them on your own, you let several people contribute together toward the same item.
When to Prepare What: A Month-by-Month Timeline
Getting organized early takes away the stress. Here's a simple outline to adapt to your own pregnancy.
Second trimesterStart doing your research and put together a first draft of your registry. This is the time to calmly compare strollers, car seats, and sleep solutions, without rushing or making last-minute decisions.
Late second / early third trimesterSet up your registry and add the big purchases first (car seat, stroller, crib): they take longer to deliver and are the best fit for group gifting.
Third trimesterRound out your registry with newborn essentials, diapering, and hygiene items, then share it with your closest family. It's also time to pack your hospital bag.
After the birth or at the baby showerShare your registry more widely with a simple link: friends and family reserve whatever's still missing, with no duplicates and no rush.
What to Put on Your Baby Registry
From newborn essentials to big-ticket purchases, from home must-haves to things that seem indispensable but really aren't: here's how to choose items that are truly useful and avoid duplicates.
Too early or too late? There's a sweet spot for opening and sharing your registry — balancing superstitions, delivery times, and the desire to get organized early.
Is it better to have a specific wish list or leave gift choices open? The pros and cons of both approaches, so you don't end up with ten onesies in the same size.
The stroller, the nursery furniture, the high chair — the most important gifts can be split among multiple people. Here's how group gifting works and how to organize it stress-free.
Already have most things, or expecting two at once? Your registry changes: shorter and more strategic for a second child, doubled but thoughtful for twins.
Sharing a baby registry without feeling intrusive is totally doable: how to introduce it gracefully, plus ready-to-send messages to share with your loved ones.
Knowing what to skip saves space, money, and gifts that would just stay brand new. Here are the most common first-time registry mistakes:
Too many first-size clothes (0–3 months). Newborns grow fast and often skip the first size altogether. Go for just a few 0–3 month bodysuits and a few more pieces in the 3–6 size.
Shoes for a newborn. Cute to look at, but pointless until your baby starts walking. Soft socks and booties that actually keep them warm are a better choice.
Gadgets used for just a few weeks. Inserts, pillows, and very niche accessories often end up sitting brand new in the closet. Add them only if you're truly sure you want them.
Duplicates of what you already have. If you're expecting a second child or have been given hand-me-downs, take off the registry anything you already own: you'll avoid wasted gifts.
Products too tied to a season or size. Heavy onesies for a summer baby, or exact sizes for shoes and hats: better to leave them off, or clearly note the season and size.
When in doubt, add the item as a group gift or leave it open: the giver picks the model, and you avoid piling up things you'd never use.
Amazon baby registry or a universal one?
The Amazon registry is convenient but locks everything to its catalog and has no group gifting. We compared the two paths honestly: when Amazon is enough, and when a registry that accepts products from anywhere works better.
It's a list of gifts you'd love to receive before your baby arrives. With an online baby registry like BabyWish you can create one in minutes, share it with a link, and let friends and family reserve gifts without any duplicates.
When should I set up a baby registry?
There's no hard rule: many parents set it up in the third trimester and share it after the birth or at a baby shower. The key is giving people enough time to choose and purchase a gift.
Is BabyWish's baby registry free?
Yes. Creating and sharing your registry is completely free — no commissions and no obligation to shop at any specific store.
How does group gifting work?
For bigger-ticket items — like a stroller or nursery furniture — multiple people can contribute together toward the same item, each giving whatever amount they choose, until the gift is fully covered.
Can I create a registry for a second baby?
Absolutely. Even if you already have most things, a shorter, targeted registry helps friends and family give you what you actually need — from consumables to items worth replacing.
