Necessities

As you progress through your pregnancy it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the latest baby gadgets and accessories. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, start with the necessities. What does a baby need the most? Diapers, nutrition, a place to sleep, clothes, and a car seat. Getting back to the basics is a great way to start: you will need to decide if you are going to breastfeed and if you are nursing or pumping or if you will need formula. Diapers are next, do you plan to use disposable diapers or cloth diapers? Considering these basic and necessary items is a great way to begin building your registry.

Online Registries

A lot of retailers offer baby registry services or you can use Babylist. Target, Amazon, and Babylist are great places to create a registry as they all offer free goodie bags to expecting moms when you use their websites/stores. After you have considered what your baby will need that is necessary you can begin thinking about the next few months. Consider what your lifestyle is like and what your baby will need to thrive in the environment you are providing. A great rule of thumb is to consider what a baby will need in their first year of life. Do you have Tylenol, teething supplies, baby carriers, etc.?

Support

Another great tool to consider is berhervillage.com. Be Her Village is a website to create a registry for doulas, childbirth educators, pelvic floor therapists, lactation consultants, mental health support, and much more. Having the support you need through your pregnancy, birth, and journey through motherhood is so important. At the end of the day an infant will need their mother the most and having a supported mom will in turn result in a thriving baby. Creating a registry on Be Her Village can be done alone or it can be created alongside another registry. Friends and family can directly contribute to the registry to ensure mom gets the necessary support she needs.

Story by Tayler Morrison for BlueWaterParent.com