Babydepot com Registry (2024)

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How many items to register for a baby shower? ›

But is there a specific number of registry items that is just too much? Most people agree that having more than 150 items on your baby registry is too much. Even if you are a first-time mom of twins, you shouldn't need so many things.

There's really no right answer to this one, as what's right for one family isn't right for another. We do think it's helpful to know what other Babylist parents-to-be are up to, though. In 2018, Babylist users had an average of 121 items on their registry.

Stocking up on diapers is a no-brainer. You'll go through them faster than you can imagine, so include different sizes on your registry to account for how quickly your baby will grow.

We'll break it down by relationship: For coworkers or acquaintances, people tend to spend around $30 to $50. For friends or distant relatives, many people spend between $50 and $100. For close friends or family members, most people spend between $100 and $200 or more.

The hostess traditionally pays for the baby shower and its associated costs. However, the hostess can divide up the responsibility and costs by asking a few close family members or friends to co-host. This helps to reduce the overall expense and alleviates some of the financial obligation of hosting a baby shower.

Free prescriptions and NHS dental care. You are entitled to free NHS prescriptions and NHS dental care (check-ups and treatment) during pregnancy and for 12 months after giving birth. Your child can also have free prescriptions and NHS dental care until they are at least 16 years old.

You can get free milk, infant formula, vitamins, fruit and vegetables if you're receiving certain benefits or if you're under 18.

That said, it's totally acceptable to put some expensive items on your registry. You can list the things you need, including items like car seats and cribs. Pooling together for group presents is popular, and several friends might pitch in to get a stroller or crib.

If you make your baby's bath part of your daily routine, five towels are probably plenty—as long as you launder them frequently.

The crib should meet current safety standards, so it's a good idea to do some research before making your registry pick. If you prefer to have your baby sleep in a bassinet for the first few months, you might consider adding one to your registry.

Is it rude to buy a baby gift not in registry? ›

The good news for off-the-registry shoppers is that most moms-to-be (84 percent) are open to receiving a baby gift they didn't register for. And only one in six poll respondents (16 percent) find it rude to be given an off-registry item. Experts say if you do go off-registry, it's best to think practical.

In terms of leak protection, both Huggies and Pampers go above and beyond to ensure that your baby stays dry and comfortable. However, Pampers' additional features, such as the Dual Leak-Guard Barriers, give it a slight edge in this category.

This depends on the number of games you plan to play. Typically, there's a prize for each game winner, so if you are hosting three games, you'll need three prizes. It's also a good idea to have a couple of extra prizes on hand in case of ties or other unexpected situations.

How Many Diapers Should I Put On My Registry for a newborn? For a newborn, it's advisable to register for around 2-3 large packs of newborn size diapers, as babies can go through 8-10 diapers a day in their first weeks. However, remember that babies grow quickly, so don't stock up too much on one size.

As we have said before, you definitely do want to include a few expensive items on your baby registry, but overdoing it may come across as rude. So, for this reason, we would recommend using a ratio of 1 to 3.

In short, a baby registry is a list of items created by the new parents (or parents-to-be) for their child. If a baby shower is imminent, that list can be used by guests to find the gift at the price point they are hoping to spend, as well as ensure that no duplicate gifts or unnecessary gifts are bought.