Amazon Baby Registry

Preparing for a new baby’s arrival is a joyous time. You get to design your dream nursery, pick out the most adorable outfits, and plan your baby shower. But with all these steps come creating a baby registry that your friends, family, and coworkers can turn to for gift-giving. If you’re unsure which baby registry program to use, we’re here to tell you we’ve got your back. We sat down to review the ins and outs of Amazon’s baby registry — from how to get started to their pros and cons — so you can easily decide if this registry is right for you and your family.

Top Benefits of an Amazon Baby Registry

Registry Completion Coupon

There’s nothing like getting a coupon for doing something you already had on your to-do list. When you register with Amazon as a Prime member, you’ll receive a one-time 15% discount (or 10% for non-Prime members) for any leftover items on your registry. Your discount will be sent via email and made available on your registry homepage 60 days before your due date and will expire 60 days after your due date. Create your registry and have it active for at least two weeks to receive your discount.

Diaper Fund

According to the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents can spend about $936 on diapers a year. With Amazon’s registry, you can choose to add a diaper fund of up to $550 in total. This allows guests to contribute the amount of their choosing. You can redeem your guests’ contributions at any time, which will be added to your Amazon Gift Card balance. During check out, select your Amazon Gift Card balance to complete your purchase of diapers.

Freebies for Parents-To-Be

Amazon provides a free welcome box for new moms and dads to get you started on your parenting journey. Valued at up to $35, the welcome kit comes fully loaded with a rotating selection of full-size products and samples, such as pacifiers, bottles, onesies, baby shower thank you cards, diaper cream, and diapers.

Group Gifting

Thanks to Amazon’s group gifting feature, your loved ones can split baby registry gifts that are $200 and up. You don’t have to worry about them breaking the bank. First, ensure you have allowed group gifting in your registry settings. From there, find an item off your registry — like that must-have baby stroller or car seat — and click the “edit” button next to it and check off the box “Enable Group Gifting for This Item.” After you save your changes, you will see a progress bar above the item that will display how much money has been contributed. Your friends and family can add any amount they’d like to the group gift. That gifted deposit can be redeemed as credit toward your Amazon Gift Card balance.

Universal Registry

By installing Amazon Assistant, Amazon’s Google Chrome plugin, you can add items from other websites to your baby registry and compare them to Amazon’s prices, ratings, and reviews. When reviewing your registry, your friends and family can view any non-Amazon items on your registry. However, they will be redirected to the retailer’s website to complete a purchase. Keep in mind that Amazon has no control over dilemmas with the item and shipment and cannot handle returns for items bought off another website.

Free Two-Day Shipping

Avid Prime-member shoppers know all too well the perks of Amazon’s free two-day shipping. The same rings true with Amazon’s baby registry. However, if parents and gift-givers are not Prime members, they can still receive free shipping on orders over $25 that Amazon ships

Free 365-Day Return Policy

Similar to planning a wedding, creating a baby registry means you’ll love a particular baby item one day and dislike it the next. If you change your mind about a gift once you’ve received it, Amazon’s 365-day return policy allows you to send back the item in exchange for a credit. The best part is the gift giver will never be notified that you returned it and swapped it out for something else. If you buy something from your registry, keep in mind that registry owners only have a 90-day return window.

How to Create an Amazon Baby Registry

It can be tricky to locate the Amazon registry homepage, so we suggest adding amazon.com/registries as a bookmark. To find it on your Amazon account, go to “Accounts & Lists” at the top-right hand section of the page, hover over the drop-down menu, and click “Find a List or Registry.” Once you’ve made it onto the registry homepage, click the “Create a Registry or Gift List” button. This will open a new screen where you’ll select “I’m Welcoming a Baby,” then click “Create a New Baby Registry.”

From there, you’ll be prompted to enter your details, such as your name, expected baby’s due date, address, and privacy settings (i.e., if you want your registry to be public, private, or only accessed with a specific link). You can also add in if this is your first baby and customize your registry with personal preferences, such as enabling the option for Amazon gift cards, a diaper fund, or group gifting. Viola, you’re done!

How to Build Your Amazon Baby Registry

Now that your baby registry is set up, it’s time to build your dream wish list. Use Amazon’s search bar to look up items you’re considering. When you’re ready to add the product to your registry, hit the “Add to Baby Registry” button located underneath the listing price. Don’t forget to label your favorite products as a “Must Have.” This lets your friends and family know if it’s something you really would like. Also, remember to check off “Group Gifting” so several people can partake in contributions if it’s a bigger ticket item.

If you’re unsure where to begin, Amazon’s handy registry checklist breaks down recommended items into 12 categories — such as nursery furniture, bedding, feeding, and toys and books — for easy and efficient shopping. Each category is also organized by subcategories for even more guidance on baby essentials when building your registry.

Be sure also to read these resources:

• Best Amazon Baby Products

• Baby Registry Must-Haves

• Things You Really Wanted As Gifts From Your Baby Shower

To help with your pregnancy brain (so you don’t forget what was added!), Amazon keeps track of the items you included and will automatically check off the corresponding category and subcategories within the checklist. It also provides a progression bar, informing you of how many items you’ve included in your registry and how many more you may be missing. For even more baby registry inspiration, Amazon provides sample registries based on interest and values. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly baby items, interested in eco-friendly products, or a second-time parent who doesn’t need an expansive list or just wants to take a minimalistic approach, they have recommendations to share.