About Baby Registries
Getting your nursery, layette and other baby items ready is a much anticipated part of expecting a baby. Many expectant parents create a baby registry that lists baby items that they need. Friends and family can then use the registry to purchase baby presents for the new parents.
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Function
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Baby registries are lists of gifts that the new parents have selected that they would like to receive at a specific store. When a friend or family member goes to the store or the store's website, they can view a list of the items. When they purchase one of the items off the registry, the item is marked as purchased and no one else will get it, thereby eliminating duplicate gifts.
Considerations
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Before you create a baby registry, carefully consider where you want to register. While many couples register at Target, Wal-Mart or Babies 'R Us, many other stores have baby registries. Make sure that the places that you register are located where your friends and family are. For example, if you want to register at a small local boutique, also register at a chain store to ensure that out-of-town friends and family can access your registry.
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Benefits
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One of the main benefits of a baby registry is to ensure that the couple receives gifts that match with both their nursery decor and their parenting choices. The registry helps ensure that a mother who is planning on breastfeeding does not get a large collection of bottles. Friends and family can also help decorate the nursery by selecting bedding and decorative items that coordinate with the nursery theme. Another benefit of the registry is that it helps ensure that the couple does not receive duplicates of an item.
Types
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A registry can be located online or can be printed out at the store. At many stores, you can access the new parents' registry both online and in a store. When you go to the store, look for the registry kiosk and print out the couple's registry list. Decide which item you would like to purchase and find the item in the store. When you purchase the item, give the cashier the registry printout and they will scan the barcode on the registry. The item will then be marked on the registry as purchased. If someone pulls up your registry online, the list of available items is displayed and they can purchase the item right there. They can select to have the present sent directly to your house. On most registries, your mailing address is not made public or printed on the registry. Note that some items may only be available online.
Misconceptions
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Many people think that you should only register for lower-priced items when creating a baby registry. However, friends and family members often go together for group gifts and may want to purchase a larger item, so you should register for items in all price ranges. People often assume that they should include baby clothes on their baby registry. However, many people enjoy purchasing baby clothes. New parents also assume that creating a baby registry will not take very long. However, if you are registering for a large number of items or have not decided on the specific items you want to purchase, it can take up to several hours to register.
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