How to Register for Baby Things
A first baby or the third, there's always a need for new items to take care of your precious bundle. Friends and family share in the joy of your new addition and celebrate by giving gifts for the new baby. Whether it's for a baby shower or just to have ideas ready in case anyone asks what you need, registering for baby gifts is helpful for the new parents as well as the people who want to give a present.
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Instructions
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Make a list of what you already have, and break it down into sections to help get a clear picture of what's there. Helpful sections include furniture, clothing, changing needs, feeding and bathing equipment and toys. Check the items you have to determine that everything is clean, safe and in working order.
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Write a list of things you need. Use your first list as a reference, and add anything that is missing or additional items you would like to use to care for your new baby.
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Pick only one or two stores at which to register. Selecting too many places gets confusing for the people who buy you gifts, and fewer stores help you keep track of what you are getting and still need.
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Select stores that are convenient for your friends and family. Some people prefer to go into a store and shop, but others use online shopping. Pick one store, if possible, in an area where you have friends and family to give them the opportunity to go in to the store and select a gift.
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Go online to the store or stores' websites, and choose the gift registry from the banner, usually at the top. Most stores make the gift registry very accessible. Large specialty stores that offer exclusive baby items always offer gift registry online. Some stores also have kiosks inside to set up a gift registry. Others offer a pricing gun-style system that allows you to use a hand-held gun to go through the baby department and click on bar codes for items to add to your registry.
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Include items of varying price ranges to allow friends and family flexibility in spending. Don't be afraid to put big-ticket items on the registry because people might go together to share in the cost.
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Check and update your registry often. If you purchase items independently or receive gifts that were not purchased through the registry, change your information as soon as possible to avoid duplications.
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Tips & Warnings
Share the registry with anyone who asks what you need. Give the website and store registry information to close family and friends in case extended family and acquaintances inquire about the new baby's needs.
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