Creating an Amazon Baby Registry is one of the best things you can do before your little one arrives. It consolidates your wish list in one place, gives guests a direct way to shop, and unlocks exclusive registry benefits — including a free welcome box and a completion discount. Here's how to make yours count.
Why Amazon?
Amazon's Baby Registry has the widest selection of any single platform, easy returns (90 days!), a completion discount (15% off remaining items after your due date), and a free welcome box loaded with trial-size products. Most importantly, your friends and family already shop there and won't need to create a new account just to buy you a gift.
The other major advantage: Amazon ships fast and handles gift tracking, so you can see exactly who bought what without having to ask.
Step 1: Create Your Registry
Go to [amazon.com/baby-reg](https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg) and click "Create a Baby Registry." You'll need an Amazon account. Fill in your baby's expected arrival date, a public name for your registry, and whether you want it searchable by name.
One privacy tip: if you'd rather control exactly who sees your registry, set it to private and share the direct link yourself.
Step 2: Add the Essentials First
Start with the big-ticket items that guests are most likely to contribute toward:
- Infant car seat — non-negotiable from day one; required to leave the hospital
- Stroller — consider a travel system that pairs with your car seat
- Video baby monitor — gives peace of mind during naps when you're in another room
- Bassinet or crib — where baby will sleep the first weeks and months
- Breast pump — often covered by insurance, but having a backup can be helpful
These items tend to get purchased as group gifts or by close family members. Having them high on your list signals what you most need.
Step 3: Add Consumables
These are affordable gifts that get used up quickly — great for guests with smaller budgets who still want to give something genuinely useful:
- Diapers (Newborn and Size 1 — you'll go through Size 1 fast, but don't overbuy Newborn)
- Wipes (buy in bulk — you'll use thousands in the first year)
- Swaddle blankets (muslin is breathable and versatile)
- Burp cloths (you need more than you think — aim for at least 10)
- Onesies in 0–3 and 3–6 month sizes (Newborn size is outgrown in weeks)
- Diaper cream (Aquaphor and Boudreaux's Butt Paste are parent favorites)
- Nursing or formula supplies based on your feeding plan
Step 4: Balance Across Price Points
A common registry mistake is listing only big-ticket items. Balance your list across price ranges so every guest can find something that fits their budget:
- $10–$30: Swaddles, burp cloths, pacifiers, nail care kit, socks, feeding bibs
- $30–$75: Baby carrier or wrap, bath set, sleep sacks, small bouncer
- $75–$150: Video monitor, nursing pillow, baby swing or bouncer
- $150+: Car seat, stroller, bassinet — these are ideal for group contributions
When you have multiple price points covered, more guests buy gifts they feel good about.
Step 5: Link to Your Baby Bids Pool
Once your registry is created, copy your sharing URL from [amazon.com/baby-reg/share](https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/share) and paste it into your Baby Bids pool settings. Your guests will see a "Shop the Registry" button right on your pool page — so they can guess baby stats and buy a gift in one visit.
This is especially useful when sharing your pool link with coworkers or extended family who may not already know your registry URL.
Pro Tips
- Use the Amazon app to scan items in stores. If you find something you love in person, scan it and add it directly.
- Check safety reviews carefully for car seats, monitors, and sleep products. Consumer Reports and the American Academy of Pediatrics are reliable sources.
- Update your registry regularly as gifts arrive — mark items as purchased so guests don't duplicate.
- Add a few "fun" items like milestone blankets, keepsake boxes, or baby book sets. Registry guests appreciate having a personal option alongside the practical ones.
- Check your completion discount timing — Amazon typically extends the 15% off window for up to 60 days after your due date.
Happy registering!