Creating your baby registry and finding the best baby products for you and your baby can be overwhelming. Hopefully talking directly to the baby brands, other moms, and our experts will make building your registry a breeze! Here are a few steps to help you get started.
Step 1: Start Your Registry
If you haven't started your registry yet, click below to learn about what's offered with each registry and get them started. Most parents will register at a couple of different places based on where their friends and family members shop.
Babies-R-Us at Kohl's
Touch-and-try in store, Kohl's Cash, in-person registry events
Compare Your Registry Options at a Glance
A quick side-by-side so you can pick the right store (or stores) in 30 seconds.
| Retailer | Completion discount | Welcome perk | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 15% (Prime) / 10% (non-Prime) | Welcome box with samples | Selection, fast shipping | Start |
| Walmart | Group gifting + price match | Welcome kit with samples | Budget, in-store pickup | Start |
| Target | 15% | Welcome Kit (~$120 value) | Style, in-store returns | Start |
| Babies-R-Us at Kohl's | Kohl's Cash + completion savings | In-store registry events | Touch-and-try in person | Start |
Step 2: Download the Essentials Checklist
Not sure what to add? We've got you. Grab our printable (and phone-friendly!) checklist with every newborn essential organized by category — from car seats to nursing pillows.
Baby Registry Essentials Checklist
Free Download • Interactive PDF
44 must-have items across 9 categories. Tap the checkboxes on your phone to track what you've added to your registry — or print it out and check them off the old-fashioned way.
- ✓ Basic Gear
- ✓ Bath
- ✓ Clothing
- ✓ Diapers
- ✓ Feeding
- ✓ Nursery
- ✓ Grooming
- ✓ Breastfeeding
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Step 3: Research the Baby Gear Buying Guides by Category
Research the buying guides to start adding the essentials to your registry. See our top picks and know what to add and what to skip.
Try the Babypalooza Sample Box
Stage-specific sample boxes from the brands you'll find on your registry. Try before you commit — preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and baby. Pay only a small shipping fee.
Get My Sample BoxStep 4: Explore Baby Registries From Other Moms
Want help building your registry? Join our Baby Registry 101 group to get hints and tips on what to add from our experts and other parents. Just enter your due date or your baby's birth date and check Baby Registry on the form. We'll email you the deets on what you need when you need it.
Join Baby Registry 101Find a Baby Expo Near You
Join us at an in-person or virtual baby expo to learn about the latest products direct from the brand experts. You'll get to see, touch, and win car seats, strollers, and more.