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Baby Registry: What to Ask For and How to Organize It (Complete Guide)

A baby registry is the most practical tool expectant parents can prepare before their baby arrives: it coordinates family and friends, avoids duplicate gifts, and ensures the baby comes home with everything they need.

According to baby industry data, a family receives an average of 20 to 40 gifts before and after a baby’s birth. Without an organized list, it’s common to end up with three high chairs, two baby monitors, and no humidifier — exactly the opposite of what’s actually needed.

In this guide you’ll find what to include in your baby registry, how to organize it by category, and how to share it easily with the whole family.

What is a baby registry?

A baby registry is a curated selection of baby gear, clothing, accessories, and household items that expectant parents share with their loved ones to guide gift choices before and after the birth.

Unlike a wedding registry, a baby registry typically combines immediate essentials (newborn diapers, size 0-3 month onesies, nappy cream) with larger investments (pram, cot, car seat) that grandparents or groups of friends usually cover together.

When should you create your baby registry?

The ideal time is between week 20 and week 28 of pregnancy, for these reasons:

After the anatomy scan you’ll know the baby’s sex if you want to guide clothing choices
You have enough time to research which brands and models best suit your situation
Family members can plan ahead for higher-value gifts
Some items (high-end prams, cots) have delivery lead times of several weeks

If you’re hosting a baby shower, share the registry at least 3 weeks before the event.

What to include in your baby registry

A well-structured baby registry covers all the needs of the first few months. Here is the category breakdown:

Category	Essential items	Price range
Sleep	Cot, Moses basket, sleeping bag, baby monitor	€30 – €600
Feeding	Breast pump, bottles, steriliser, high chair	€20 – €200
Bath & hygiene	Baby bath, thermometer, nappy cream, humidifier	€15 – €80
Transport	Pram, car seat, baby carrier	€80 – €900
Clothing	Onesies, sleepsuits, hats, socks (sizes 0-3 and 3-6 months)	€10 – €50
Play & development	Activity gym, rattles, star projector	€15 – €100
Physical stores	Items from a local baby specialist shop	Variable

Tips on what to prioritise

Urgency first: include items you’ll need from day one — newborn nappies, size 50-56 onesies, nappy cream
Don’t overload on newborn clothing: babies grow fast; include sizes 3-6 and 6-9 months too
Leave big-ticket items for those who want to give a special gift: the pram or cot are perfect for grandparents or groups of friends
Include consumables: nappies, wipes, and creams are always welcome and suit any budget

How to organise your baby registry by priority

Not all items are equally urgent. We recommend dividing the list into three tiers:

Priority 1 — Before the baby arrives

Everything you need ready before birth: cot or Moses basket, car seat (required to leave the hospital), baby monitor, newborn clothing, nappies, and basic hygiene items.

Priority 2 — First weeks

Items that will make daily life easier but aren’t urgent from minute one: high chair, breast pump, bottle steriliser, humidifier, sleeping bag, and baby carrier.

Priority 3 — From month three onwards

Stimulation and play items: activity gym, walker, cloth books, teething toys. These can wait and make perfect first birthday gifts.

Including physical store items on your baby registry

Some of the best baby shops are local or specialist retailers without an online store. You can still include their products on your list.

With platforms like Yublify you can describe the product, add the store name, and attach its Google Maps location. The family member who wants to gift it will know exactly which shop to visit and what to ask for — no phone coordination needed.

How to share your baby registry

How you distribute the list makes the difference between well-coordinated gifts and unnecessary duplicates:

Family WhatsApp group: share the link with a message explaining it updates in real time
Baby shower: mention the registry on the invitation or share it on the day of the event
Email to distant relatives: especially useful for those in other cities who need time to organise delivery
Private social media: some parents share the link in their Instagram stories for close followers only

Important: choose a platform where family can view the registry without creating an account. Registration friction causes many people to drop off before choosing a gift.

Common mistakes when creating a baby registry

Only including items from one brand or store: limits price options and forces people to shop somewhere they may not want to
Forgetting small consumables: nappies, creams, and wipes are always useful and suit every budget
Not specifying variants: if you include clothing, specify the size; if you include a car seat, give the exact model
Not updating the list: when an item is gifted and not marked, another family member may buy it too
List too short: with too few items, the last people to look find nothing left and end up improvising

How to create your baby registry with Yublify

Yublify is a free platform that lets you create gift lists with products from any online store — simply by pasting the URL — and from physical baby specialist shops via Google Maps integration.

Family members can view the list and mark what they plan to gift without needing to register, which eliminates coordination by WhatsApp and duplicate gifts.

Steps to create your baby registry on Yublify:

Create a free account at yublify.com
Create a new list with the baby’s name or occasion
Add products by pasting URLs from Amazon, Mothercare, or any other store
For physical stores, describe the item and add the shop’s Google Maps location
Share the link with family and friends — they don’t need to register to view it

Frequently asked questions about baby registries

How many items should a baby registry have? Ideally between 40 and 80 items, with a price range from €10 to €500. This way every family member finds something within their budget without feeling uncomfortable.

When should you share your baby registry with family? Ideally between week 20 and 28 of pregnancy, or at least 3 weeks before the baby shower if you’re hosting one.

Can I include second-hand items on the registry? Yes, although most registries include new items. If you have recommendations for second-hand baby shops, you can add them as physical store items on Yublify.

What if someone gifts me something I already have? With a well-managed list this shouldn’t happen. On Yublify, when someone marks an item as being gifted it’s flagged so no one else picks it.

Is it better to have a single-store or multi-store baby registry? Multi-store is always better for family members: everyone can shop where they prefer or find the best price. Limiting the list to one store excludes options and budgets.

Is Yublify free to use for a baby registry? Yes, completely free. You can create unlimited lists, add products from any store, and share the link at no cost.

Voting on group gifts is no longer a mess (thanks to this)

There’s something that always happens when organizing a group gift: tons of ideas, mixed opinions… and in the end, no one really knows what to choose. And that’s exactly where Yublify has made a really smart move.

This time it’s not just cosmetic improvements—these are changes designed to turn group decision-making from chaos into something simple (and even fun).

Let me walk you through it 👇

👍 Voting on gifts: finally, a quick way to decide

You’ve probably been there: someone suggests something, another person says “meh,” someone else throws in a different idea… and suddenly you’ve got 20 options on the table.

Now, in Yublify, it’s much clearer. Every gift in a shared list has a thumbs-up button. You just go in and vote for what you like most.

No side chats, no confusion.

This changes the game quite a bit because:

You instantly see what people prefer
You avoid unnecessary discussions
Everyone մասնակցates without overthinking it

And the best part: there’s nothing new to learn—just tap and done.

📊 What matters rises to the top: self-sorting lists

Here’s where it gets interesting.

As people start voting, the list automatically reorganizes itself. The most voted gifts move to the top.

The effect is powerful: when it’s time to buy, there’s no second-guessing. The group has already made the decision—without even needing to say it out loud.

It’s like the list is thinking for you.

🔍 Goodbye chaos: your collaborative lists, organized

If you already use Yublify regularly, you know how it goes—you end up with lists everywhere: yours, your friends’, your family’s…

Now there’s a new section: “Collaborative Lists.”

You’ll only see the lists you share with others, separate from your personal ones.

It sounds like a small tweak, but in practice:

You find things faster
You don’t mix personal ideas with shared gifts
You stay organized without even trying

Exactly what many users were asking for.

✨ A smoother interface (and you can feel it)

They’ve also refined the overall experience.

When you vote or interact, everything responds instantly. Cleaner colors, smoother transitions… small details that make using Yublify feel better.

Less friction, more focus on what matters: choosing well.

🛠️ How do you start using all this?

Here’s the easy part: you don’t have to do anything.

These features are already live. Just:

Open a shared list
Or invite someone to collaborate on yours (using the share button that generates a direct link)

And you’ll see the voting system in action.

💡 A small tip that makes a big difference

If you really want to get the most out of these features, try this:

When creating a group list (birthday, trip, baby, etc.), add several options from the start. Don’t stick to just one idea.

Why?

Because it gives people room to vote, compare… and leads to a much better final decision. It aligns perfectly with how we make decisions in groups—we need options to choose well.

Honestly, I think this is one of the most useful updates Yublify has released. It’s not just about adding features—it’s about improving how we decide together.

Now I’m curious:

are you more of an idea proposer… or a voter? 😄

Home Automation for Beginners: How to Get Started with Apple Home

Can you imagine controlling the lights, temperature, and other appliances in your home just by using your voice or your iPhone? With Apple Home, home automation becomes accessible and simple. This article will guide you through the first steps to turn your home into a smart home.

What is Apple Home?

Apple Home is Apple’s home automation system that allows you to control compatible smart devices from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or even with voice commands through Siri. You can create scenes, automations, and control individual devices, all from one app: the Home app.

What do you need to start with Apple Home?

An Apple device: You need an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac with the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS. An Apple Watch will also allow you to control some aspects.
A stable Wi-Fi network: A good Wi-Fi connection is crucial for your devices to communicate smoothly.
HomeKit-compatible accessories: Look for devices that have the “Works with Apple HomeKit” label. There is a wide variety of products available, from smart bulbs and plugs to thermostats, locks, and security cameras.
A home hub (optional but recommended): a HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV (4th generation or later), or an iPad set up as a home hub will allow you to control your home remotely, even when you are not at home, and enable more advanced automations.

Steps to set up your first device:

Connect the accessory: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to connect the device to power or the network.
Open the Home app: On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Home app.
Add the accessory: Tap the “+” button and select “Add Accessory”.
Scan the QR code: Scan the HomeKit QR code that comes with the accessory. If it doesn’t have a code, you can add it manually.
Assign a name and room: Give the device a descriptive name and assign it a room in your house to organize it better.

First automations and scenes:

Once you have some devices set up, you can start creating automations and scenes:

Automations: Allow devices to act automatically based on certain conditions, such as the time of day, your location, or the action of another device. For example, you can schedule the lights to turn on at sunset or the heating to turn on when you get home.
Scenes: These are predefined settings that group several devices to create a scene. For example, a “Good Night” scene could turn off the lights, lower the temperature, and close the blinds.

Tips for beginners:

Start small: Don’t try to automate your entire house at once. Start with one or two devices to familiarize yourself with the system.
Plan your Wi-Fi network: Make sure you have a powerful and stable Wi-Fi network that covers your entire house.
Explore Siri’s options: Use voice commands to control your devices quickly and easily.
Involve your family: Explain to them how the system works and how they can use it.

Getting started with home automation with Apple Home is easier than it seems.

Take a look at our special list of products to get started and you will see that it is not expensive at all.

With a few steps and some compatible devices, you can transform your home into a smarter and more comfortable space. Go ahead and try it!