How to Add Items to your Babylist Baby Registry on Desktop

Expecting a baby can be an overwhelming experience, especially when you're trying to figure out what you'll need. That's where a baby registry comes in handy.

Babylist makes the whole registry experience breezy. Not only do they let you add ANY item from ANY store, they also provide templated guides so you don’t have to spend any of your time doing unnecessary research on registry must-haves or latest-and-greatest.

So sit back, relax, and let's get to it.

Adding items to Babylist registry: step-by-step

Adding items to your Babylist registry is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Step 1: Create a Babylist account

Head to Babylist.com and tap “Start your Babylist”. From there, you’ll choose your adventure (pregnant, adoption, surrogate, trying) and enter the expected arrival date.

• Pregnant: enter the expected arrival date
• Surrogacy: enter the expected arrival date
• Adoption: enter the baby’s age when they’ll arrive
• Trying: Are you a first time parent? How are you feeling about it all?

Step 2: Add the Babylist button

Next, you’ll be directed to add the Babylist button to your bookmarks bar. To do so;

1. Make sure your Bookmark/Favorites bar is visible (if not, see below)
2. Drag the “Add to Babylist” button to your Bookmark/Favorites bar

• Chrome: In Chrome's top menu, go to View and make sure there's a checkmark next to Always Show Bookmarks Bar.
• Firefox: In Firefox's menu, go to View > Toolbars > Bookmarks Toolbar and make sure there's a checkmark next to Always Show.
• Safari: In Safari's menu, go to View > Show Favorites Toolbar (if it says "Hide Favorites Toolbar" you're all set).
• Internet Explorer: Right-click on the top side of the Internet Explorer window and make sure that Favorites bar is checked.

Step 3: Find and add items!

Once you've added the Babylist button to your Bookmarks/Favorites you can start adding items to your registry! To do so;

1. Go to the desired product page URL
2. Click on the Babylist button on your Bookmarks/Favorites Bar
1. A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to add the item to your registry.
3. Add the item to your registry
1. You can choose the quantity of the item and add any notes about the item. Click "Add to Babylist" to add the item to your registry.

Benefits of using Babylist registry

A baby registry is a great way to get everything you need for your baby without having to spend a lot of money. But what makes Babylist different from other baby registries out there? Let's take a look at some of the benefits of using Babylist for your baby registry:

• Add items from any store: With Babylist, you can add items from any store, whether it's a big-box retailer or a small boutique. This means you're not limited to the products available at just one store.
• Easy to use: The benefit of seeing what people are buying is that Babylist knows what products you should be buying for your newborn.They start the registration process with a few simple questions, with your responses, they’re able to put together a list with all the must-haves, saving you from having to do the research.
• Cash funds: Start a college, diaper, or parents escape fund
  
  

• Support Indie Makers: Add gifts you won't’ find anywhere else
• Hello Baby Box: With your registration, you’ll get a random gift box of curated items you’ll love

Tips for adding items to your baby registry

Now that you know how to add items to your Babylist Baby Registry, here are some tips to help you make the most of your registry:

Prioritize must-haves

When you're adding items to your registry, it's important to prioritize the must-haves. These are the items that you absolutely need, such as a car seat, stroller, and crib. Make sure to add these items to your registry first.

Consider your lifestyle

When adding items to your registry, think about your lifestyle. If you're an active family, you may want to add items like a jogging stroller or a baby carrier. If you're a family that travels frequently, you may want to add a travel crib or a portable high chair.

Think about the future

When adding items to your registry, think about the future. You may want to add items that your baby will need as they grow, such as a convertible car seat or a high chair that can be used as a booster seat.

Organizing your baby registry

Now that you've added items to your registry, it's important to keep everything organized. Here are some tips to help you stay organized:

Categorize items

Organize your registry by categorizing items. This will make it easier for you to find what you need when you're ready to purchase items.

Sort items by priority

Sort items by priority. This will help you keep track of the items you need to purchase first.

Include a variety of price points

Include a variety of price points on your baby shower registry. This will give guests options and make it more likely that they will find something they can afford.

Sharing your baby registry with others

Once you've created your baby registry, it's time to share it with others. Here are some tips for sharing your registry:

• Share with family and friends: Share your registry with family and friends via email, social media, or word-of-mouth. Make it easy for them to find your registry by including a link
  
  

• Include a note: Include a note with your registry, letting family and friends know how much you appreciate their support

• Update your registry regularly: Update your registry regularly to let family and friends know what items have been purchased and what items are still needed.

Babylist registry checklist

To make sure you don't forget anything when creating your Babylist registry, here's a checklist of items you may want to add:

• Car seat
• Stroller
• Diapers and wipes
• Baby carrier
• Crib and mattress
• Changing table
• High chair
• Breast pump
• Baby clothes
• Swaddles and blankets

If you're an engineer, you may want to check out the list we made of the top 21 Computer Engineering gifts for babies.

Are you having a hard time finding a friend's Babylist registry? We made a Babylist Registry Search guide that’ll help you find it.

Conclusion

Creating a baby registry doesn't have to be a stressful experience. With Babylist, you can add items from any store, making it easy to keep everything organized in one place.

By following the steps outlined in this article, you'll be able to add items to your Babylist registry in no time. Happy registering!