How long does it take to set up a registry in the store (specifically BRU) vs. online? I some things picked out already, and honestly itching to get rolling in registering. H is going to go with me when we do it in the store, but he's not very patient. To save time, and his patience, I'm thinking about setting things up online before we go I to the store. FWIW, we won't go for another couple weeks-after the anatomy scan.
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Re: Setting up registry online v. In person
oh we'll definitely still go to the store, I'm just thinking about doing the initial set up online vs in the store.
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This was us. I used the Lucie's list guide and baby bargains as a starting point then spent quite a bit of time reading amazon reviews. I actually printed our amazon registry and brought it with me. Our BRU trip was to show DH a narrowed down list of bigger ticket items to pick between and to make sure the BRU registry had items actually available in the store.
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I researched big things like car seat, crib, etc first and registered online. Then my hubby and I went in store. And even after registering for a lot online (and spending hours researching) we still spent about 2-3 hours in store registering. BRU has so much stuff! Its fun! Its important to remember to register for everything! Even if you are not sure because you will be offered a discount on items that are not purchased and you can always return items that were
Have fun!
I would strongly recommend that you start your registry in the store. My BRU and Target gave out gift bags for registering and because I registered online first, I wasn't eligible to get the freebies and coupons. : )
Dammit, that sucks! I had heard they would let you get the bag if you went into the store after starting it online.
ETA: I have been doing a lot of online research and actually have a lot of things picked out. We have actually been to the store a couple times to look at different things, and I've kept track of what we do and don't like. I just font want to push my luck with H in the store.
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My suggestion for getting DH involved: When you bring your DH to the store stick to one or two categories and ask him which he would like a say in. For example, he may not care which sheets you register for but might want a say in baby gear. Just ASK him and don't assume
And let him know in advance what the goals are. "Today we'll look at the gear you said you were interested in and we'll need to chose a swing, baby carrier and PNP. If you want to continue we can also look at bathing supplies. Or we can be done, ok?"
And def start a registry online; you'll get coupons and free bags later.... And know that it is a process so good for you for getting started early. Good luck!
I started mine online with BRU a couple of months ago and went in to the store to finish up about 2 or 3 weeks ago and I got the gift bag.
This is what I did, and it worked out really well for us!