Finding the perfect little (or big) something for a mum-to-be is so much easier with a baby shower gift registry. It means mum gets what she and baby need (and want!) and baby shower guests aren’t second-guessing what to buy.

A baby shower gift registry also makes it so much easier to purchase a gift because you can do everything online. It’s perfect if you’re unable to attend the baby shower, just have the gift shipped straight to the lucky mum-to-be, with many registries also offering gift wrapping. There are still also plenty of stores that do in-store registries, so you can go and look at everything before making a decision.

How does a baby shower gift registry work?

A baby shower gift registry is set up by a mum and dad-to-be to help baby shower guests choose the perfect gifts. It means the new parents won’t end up with 20 onesies and three nappy bags!

As the expecting parent, you’re able to set up a baby shower gift registry online at several different retailers (we’ve listed our favourites below). You’ll need to put in details like your name, email address and also postage address if you want guests who can’t make it to your shower to still be able to send you a gift.

Once you’ve set up the registry with all of the items you’d like, you’ll be able to either email the list or send your guests details to find your list on whichever store website you choose.

What are the benefits of a baby shower gift registry?

The main benefit of a baby shower gift registry for the expecting mum is knowing she won’t get double-ups of gifts, and she’ll be able to choose things she really wants and needs for the baby and herself. From organic nappy rash cream and bathtime products to must-haves for your new nursery, you get to choose exactly what you’ll receive.

For guests, it means taking the guesswork out of choosing a gift for the mum-to-be! And there’s usually a wide variety of gifts chosen so you’ll be able to find something within your budget.

Australia’s Best Baby Shower Gift Registries

From online to in-store, luxe to essentials, here are our picks of Australia’s very best baby shower gift registries

Amazon Baby Wishlist 

The Amazon Baby Wishlist intentionally tops our baby shower gift registry list – it’s an absolute no-brainer! Not only is there an endless amount of baby and maternity-related items to add to a registry, but there are also fabulous incentives as well. Basically, anything you can get on Amazon, you can add to your Amazon Baby Wishlist, including toys, personal care items and household essentials like baby laundry detergent.

Things to love:

• Curated lists with ideas and inspo so you’re not overwhelmed.
• Discounts! You get a 10% discount on select remaining items on your wishlist within 60 days of your due date. And if you’re a Prime member, it’s 15%!
• You can easily share the wishlist with family and friends.
• There are free gifts! All you have to do is create a wishlist and add to basket at least $39 worth of eligible baby products from your wishlist.

Babylist

We asked our huge network of Mouths of Mums members which baby shower gift registry they recommend, and the overwhelming answer was Babylist! This is another ‘universal’ type of gift registry, where you can add items from any store. While it is a US-based site, it is available in Australia, you just have to make sure that you add items from retailers that deliver to Australia.

Things to love:

• Babylist compares prices of items from different stores – so clever!
• You can start a Cash Fund for family members to give monetary gifts.
• There are cute, free printable coupons for things that money can’t buy – like dog walking, or helping with the laundry.

The Memo Gift Registry

Gloriously gorgeous brands and a simple-to-se baby registry – that’s what we love to see! The Memo has more than 200 brands to choose from, plus you can book a consult to chat to an expert if you need help with your registry.

Things to love:

• If you don’t receive everything on your list, you get 15% off your remaining items!
• You have 30 days from the date of your gift arrives to return it.
• Same day dispatch if your gift is ordered before 12pm.

Baby Bunting Gift Registry

The Baby Bunting registry is perfect for any baby-related occasion: baby shower, christening, birthday – because there’s such a great variety of stock. Once you’ve created the registry, your friends and family can find it using the registry ID number, your name or email address, or you can make it private and send them a link.

Things to love:

• You can browse in-store and add items to the registry by logging in via your mobile phone.
• Guests also have the choice of buying a gift card, which is automatically added to your registry.
• You’re able to purchase trusted brands and shipping is generally pretty quick if you’re not near a store.

myregistry.com

This very clever baby gift registry option is a ‘universal’ registry, which means you can add items from any store in the world, including Amazon, Baby Bunting and Metro Baby. You can even link your existing Amazon Baby Wishlist so you can manage everything in one place.

Things to love:

• You can send out an e-card to announce your Australian Baby Registry through myregistry to family and friends.
• The registry keeps track of purchases, and even has a thank you note tracker so you know who you still need to thank!

Etsy

A hub for all things beautiful and unique, available to purchase directly from the makers, Etsy’s baby gift registry is perfect if you’re looking for beautiful products you won’t find anywhere else.

From personalised products to custom creations, it’s THE place to find amazing items created by independent sellers. And there’s something for every budget – you’ll have way too much fun setting up this registry!

Things to love:

• Expert ideas for your registry in case you have no idea what you’d like!
• The HUGE range of everything from nursery decor, personalised items and toys. And we love that there are so many unique, handmade products you won’t find anywhere else.

Metro Baby

With trusted brands like Bugaboo, Baby Jogger, Ergobaby and Stokke, Metro Baby has more than 4000 baby products to choose from.

Whether you’re looking for big-ticket items like nursery furniture for your baby shower registry, or baby clothing and toys, there’s something to fit all budgets.

Things to love:

• This registry is created as part of myregistry.com, so you’ll be able to link it if you decide to create a ‘universal’ registry through myregistry.
• Huge variety of brands and products.

The Stork Nest

Another trusted store with dozens of popular brands, making putting together a well-rounded baby shower registry super simple. Everything from feeding, maternity, nursery, bath and toys.

Things to love:

• Great selection of brands for mum and baby products.
• Gift options are sorted into popular categories like clothing and swaddles, to take out the overwhelm.

The Gift Register

If you want to give a baby shower gift that supports Aussie businesses, is ethically made and has a minimal environmental footprint, The Gift Register has done all of the hard work for you. You just create your own registry via the bookmark button or just sign up. You can add any product from any store and share the list with your friends and family.

 Things to love:

• You can add online items or take photos of things you want and add them to the list.
• Guests can mark gifts as ‘purchased’ to avoid doubling up.

Is there a baby registry that you’ve used that we haven’t included in our list? Let us know below, and leave a review so we can let other mums know how amazing it is! Or, if you’ve used any of these registries, leave your review below.