Alternative Baby Registry Ideas
Life changes quickly once baby arrives. What if you could enter the postpartum period with fewer unnecessary baby items and more of what really helps? Here is a list of twenty alternative baby registry ideas to consider. I’ve also included links for alternative registry platforms to let friends and family know what you really need.
Ideas
Maternity/ paternity leave fund
Birth/ postpartum doula care
Night nurse fund
Pregnancy/ postpartum massage
Diapers
Meal delivery service
Yoga Classes
Shipt or Instacart Membership
Gift cards for Uber Eats/ Grubhub/ DoorDash
Newborn/ family photo shoot
House cleaning services
Local baby and me classes
Babysitter for sibling(s)
Pet care/ dog walking service
Home-cooked meals
Preloved baby items/ toys/ books
Help running errands/ with housework/ caring for sibling(s)
Fund for home birth expenses
College savings account contributions (529 plan)
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Registry Platforms
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