where to register?

westrose · September 2011

I was thinking about registering on Amazon because things seem to be cheaper. My only concern is that a store like Target or Babies R' Us is just easier for people especially for grandparents. Anyone have any thoughts? TIA

lorist202 · September 2011

I would suggest you register more than one place. Make one of them a store that people can visit. People love to buy baby gifts, and if your registry isn't likely for them to use, you may find yourself overwhelmed with gifts that you can't use (or don't like), while staple items never get fulfilled.

Sweet Sadie Mae · September 2011

I registered on amazon and at my local BrU store and no one bought anything from amazon (well maybe 1 or 2 things). It really is easier for alot of people to just go to a store and not deal with the internet (like older people for example). The only problem I ran into was that my BrU store sucks and never has anything I want and at the time target had nothing I wanted until after my shower lol. Figures! HTH

Blue789 · September 2011

I did Amazon and PBK, and we got a LOT of stuff off our Amazon registry. But, it was mostly a younger crowd, plus some people that were out of state. I also had a few do the "reserve" option on Amazon, meaning they can take the item off the registry so no one else buys it, and buy it in another store (like Target or BRU). I'd do Amazon again in a heartbeat.

xiongyeng83 · September 2011

You should register at a local store if for the older crowd. BRU is good because they have a variety of baby items, but Walmart and Target seems to be a lot more convenient for people.

You can also register for online registries for the younger crowd and out of state people. It never hurts to register at more than one places!

Happily Overwhelmed · September 2011

I agree with PP. Register at more than one place (especially if you're leaning towards online).

Target, BRU, Baby Depot, maybe even consider Wal-Mart. Places like these are easier for older people that are anti internet. (We don't have a Buy Buy Baby by us but that could also be an option).

Beyond this majority of gifts are purchased very close to the event date. So if people are invited to a shower for you then they'll probably wait until last minute to get a gift. For this reason give them an actual store option they can stop by after work, etc.

I'm with you and Amazon too. DH and I just decided to say no thanks for having a shower (family issues). However I made an Amazon registry and we've been purchasing things off of it as amazing deals come across. I've gotten some good deals (including a $180 mattress for $95 and a $60 playmat for $29). I love the free shipping and zero sales tax (even though it gets confusing for some). It's a fabulous option for things that you don't get as gifts and have to buy yourself! And things seem to change there often. For those of us mommy's to be we might be willing to check back often watching good deals. For the average shower guest this isn't going to be the case.

ebp913 · September 2011

I did Amazon and Babies R Us. I really LOVE the Amazon registry. It's so easy to look at and easy to use. I've just been thrilled with it. The prices are awesome also and I love that you can use the reviews to pick between products. I am reviews nut so this was great for me.

I did BRU so that people could have a brick and mortar option if they wanted to go to the store. This has worked out well so far. I wish I didn't even have the BRU one but it was a necessity so it's fine.

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