Amazon is known for having a huge selection of practically every baby brand and product you can think of, offered at low, competitive prices, making it a great overall registry option. Shipping is free for anything over $35, and Amazon offers a free, one-year return policy for items.
The unique 'Diaper Fund' program lets family members and friends donate toward diapers, with all the money going onto an electronic Amazon gift card.
Key Details
Discount? Yes. After your registry is active for two weeks, a discount of 15% for Prime members and 10% for non-Prime members is available on a one-time purchase of products from your registry.
Group gifting? Yes. For more expensive products on your registry (items over $100), friends and family members can go in on it together using the Group Gifting option.
Universal registry? Yes. You can add products from any site to this universal registry.
Free welcome box? Yes. When you set up your registry, you can receive a free welcome box valued at $35 that includes travel, sample-size, and full gifts for babies and parents.
What We Like
✓The format suggestions and product break-down by category make it extremely easy to build and share
✓There's an endless selection of products
✓It has easy shipping and return policies
Things to consider
−The free welcome box is only available to Prime members who have checked off over 60% of the registry
−The 365-day returns policy is only available for items shipped directly from Amazon
Babylist is an easy-to-use, completely free mobile app. The best feature of Babylist is that it's a COMPLETELY universal registry, letting you add any item to your list from any online retailer. Add items from Amazon, Target, buybuy Baby, Walmart, Etsy, Pottery Barn Kids and Nordstrom to name a few. In addition to the traditional gifts, like cribs, rockers, and toys, family members and friends can also sign up to give you acts of service, like a prepared meal or a dog walker, or even cash funds for your little everyday expenses or your little one's college fund.
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Discount? Yes. If your registry is a month old, a 15% discount is available on the remaining items sold directly by Babylist.com. This discount becomes available during the final phase of the registry period.
Group gifting? Yes. Babylist allows givers to contribute any dollar amount to the cost of one item from the Babylist Shop directly.
Universal registry? Yes.
Free welcome box? Yes. Babylist also offers a free Hello Baby Box upon registration; however, there are a few rules to follow before getting your free box of up to $160 worth of samples and assorted brand-name gifts, like wipes, bibs, bottles, and coupons, such as adding three items directly from Babylist and three items from other stores to your registry, making a minimum purchase totaling $30 from Babylist, and verifying your personal information.
What We Like
✓Good range of freebies in the Hello Baby Box
✓Free shipping on orders over $45 from the Babylist Store
✓Take a quick quiz and get registry suggestions tailored to your lifestyle
✓Get email alerts when items change price or go out of stock
✓Free 1:1 registry consultants - get help choosing the best products to fit your lifestyle
✓You can combine different registries in one place
✓Babylist shows a price comparison for every item you add to your list and sends email updates if there is a price change or if the item goes out of stock, allowing you to get the best deal possible.
Things to consider
−The eligibility criteria for the Hello Baby Box is more confusing than most free welcome boxes, and the limit to specific Babylist products for the completion discount can make certain products ineligible.
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Create the ultimate baby registry with items from all your favorite stores like Amazon, Target and more! Everything you need for you and baby in one place.
Key Details
Expert Recommendations: Access curated lists, editor reviews, and advice from real parents.
Personalized Checklist: Access a tailored baby registry checklist to ensure you have all essential items.
Universal registry? Yes. Syncs multiple registries onto one page, allowing for easy management.
Free welcome box? Yes. Users can receive a free welcome box after creating a registry.
What We Like
✓The welcome box is great.
✓Easy Setup & User-Friendly: Designed to make managing a registry easy, including features to help track thank-you notes.
✓It's a universal list that allows you to add items from various retailers (inc Amazon, Target, and Crate & Kids) in one place.
Things to consider
−To get the free welcome box, you must be a member, add at least 10 items, and receive a gift of at least $10, with supplies often limited.
−While it provides checklists, navigating the vast amount of product options can still be overwhelming, even with guidance.
If you love high-quality, durable furniture and stylish, adorable décor, this is the place for you. Pottery Barn's Baby Registry has a gorgeous selection of nursery items, including monogrammable bedding, toys, teethers, and books. Their products are stainable, safe, and come with a Greenguard Gold certification.
Key Details
Discount? Yes. Later in the registry period, a 20% completion discount becomes available on eligible items.
Group gifting? No. But there is an option for eGift cards to be bought through the registry to help with larger items.
Universal registry? No. But they do offer strollers, car seats, rockers, and more from top brand names like Baby Björn, UppaBaby, Nuna, and Maxi-Cosi.
Free welcome box? No.
What We Like
✓A huge range of beautiful items to personalize with baby's name or initials
✓Nice option for high-quality, eco-friendly, stylish goods
✓Easy-to-use app
Things to consider
−Pottery Barn comes with a higher price tag and a return policy of only three months after your due date
−They don't offer any basics, like diapers, wipes, bottles, and breast pumps
−Strollers, stroller accessories, all car seats and adapters, diaper bags, baby carriers, highchairs and booster seats are all excluded from the completion discount.
For baby showers and beyond, MyRegistry makes gifting easier for registries, birthdays, holidays and so much more. MyRegistry is not just your baby registry but your gift list for life.
With MyRegistry, you can add any item sold online and combine all of your registries in one place. You can even keep your store perks by syncing existing baby registries to your MyRegistry account, and create cash funds for high cost items from decorating your nursery to saving for college.
Create your registry through our link to be entered to win an the UPPAbaby Travel System!
Key Details
Discount? No. Since MyRegistry is not the actual store of purchase, they don't directly offer completion discounts.
Group gifting? No. But a similar option for friends and family is to contribute money to a cash fund as part of the registry.
Universal registry? Yes.
Free welcome box? No.
What We Like
✓One of the best places to link all of your stores in one place
✓The flexibility to add any item from any store
✓Exclusive offer with Registry Nook to be entered to win the UPPAbaby Travel System
✓Several ways to ask for donations to non-profits if you've already got what you need
Things to consider
−You need to download an extension (or add bookmark) to add gifts to registry
−You'll have to sync with established partners to get the sign-up perks. Partners include Amazon, BuyBuyBaby, Crate & Kids, Pottery Barn Kids, Target, Walmart
Having a baby is expensive, without the furniture and extras that come with it. (Most new parents spend around $500 on diapers in the first year alone!) If you're wanting to really get the most for your money with your registry, Walmart is the way to go. They've got all of the baby essentials that you need at their famous "everyday low prices", and they've got one of the best boxes for samples and goodies out there.
Key Details
Discounts? No.
Group gifting? No.
Universal registry? No.
Free welcome box? Yes. Their free welcome box is made up of coupons and sample products from brands like Dr. Brown's, Huggies, and Mam, and it can be shipped to you for free. Registrants also receive a follow-up email later in the registry timeline, offering a free postpartum care box.
What We Like
✓Price match guarantee
✓Perfect place to get your essentials
✓Many affordable options for friends and family to buy
Things to consider
−There's no completion discounts or group gifting options
If you've got the basics and want to invest in some high-quality pieces for your new addition, Crate & Barrel has a huge range of luxury and high-end furniture and gift options. As an added bonus, many of their stylish pieces are designed to grow with your child style and will last for years to come.
Key Details
Discount? Yes. Most items come with a 15% discount, but certain brands are only eligible for 10% off.
Group gifting? Yes.
Universal registry? No.
Free welcome box? No.
What We Like
✓The "Thank You Manager" feature tracks gifts to see who bought what and puts it all into a single list, making it easier to send out thank you's
✓They're partnered with the non-profit organization Baby2Baby and provide the option to donate to children living in poverty
Joy's baby registry offers a free, centralized, and customizable platform that combines a registry, website, and invitation service into one, with features like group gifting and great curation.
Key Details
Discount? Yes. 20% off items on the Joy Shop up to six months after your event.
Return policy: Most items purchased on With Joy can be returned within 90 days.
Shipping: Free on orders over $45.
Free welcome box? No
What We Like
✓Lets you add multiple list services into one place, so your gift-givers have one easy place to browse.
✓Convenient for those who used Joy Wedding for their wedding platform.
✓The 20% completion discount is higher than other registries.
Things to consider
−There's no welcome gift
−The 20% completion discount applies only to baby items on the Joy Shop
This parent-favorite retailer has the best of everything, including nursery décor, clothing, travel gear, and feeding supplies from brands we love. And after you've registered, you can stop by guest services to receive a welcome bag with $150 worth of coupons, samples, and baby gifts.
Key Details
Discount? Yes. Later in the registry period, an offer for 15% off storewide appears in the app or account. This can be used twice, once in store and once online.
Group gifting? Yes. Group gifting is automatically an option for any item over $100.
Universal registry? No, the registry is specific to Target products.
Free welcome box? Yes, Target's Welcome Kit is valued at $100, made up of samples and coupons. The box can be collected in-store with your barcode or shipped to you, and you'll get free shipping if you spend over $35 on the order.
What We Like
✓With more than 1,200 stores in the United States, the in-store option makes it easy for people who prefer in-person shopping