Baby registry is more known in Western countries such as the USA and UK. Here in Malaysia, it is not a common practice for parents to be to have a baby registry but we should totally normalise having a baby registry here, right? RIGHT.
What is a Baby Registry?
A baby registry consists of a list of baby products from a retail store that you would like to stock up on in preparation for the arrival of your baby. You can include just about anything in your baby registry, from smaller items like diapers and milk bottles to big-ticket items like car seats and strollers. You can then share your baby registry with your friends and family who are keen to give gifts for the parents to be.
The longer your list of products your baby registry has, the more choices your friends and family has. So, there's no need to hold back when making your registry! It's a great idea to include various price points, so there is something on your baby registry that suits everyone's budget.
When to register a Baby Registry?
You can start putting together your baby registry any time you have the chance. But try to give yourself a whale of a time to research products and think through the items you need. For most moms to be, you might find it convenient to begin preparing your baby registry towards the end of the first trimester, adding more items during the second trimester as you decide which products are best for you and your little one. And this may change again once you know your baby's sex -- if you're planning to find out early.
Why should you create a Baby Registry?
Creating a baby registry helps not only your friends and family but colleagues and neighbours too to know what you really want and need. They will surely feel appreciated that you'll love and use the things they give.
You wouldn't want to end up with three diaper bags, five milk bottles, and four sterilizers, you know? Thus, having a baby registry can help prevent getting duplicate gifts. You will receive the essentials you only absolutely need in the right quantity, too!
Things to consider to include in your baby registry
Here's a new parents checklist to help you kickstart your baby registry and parenthood journey with all the things you could possibly want/need!
If you haven't known it yet, you can create your Baby Registry here on Babydash. Click here to explore and register!
