
Building your registry shouldn't take months of midnight Googling.
When I was pregnant, I added things the way everyone does: whatever had the most stars. Then I started flipping products over. Even as a former cosmetic chemist, I was surprised by what was in the "gentle" and "natural" stuff.
So I made the planner I wish I'd had. No scare tactics and no guilt about what you already own. Just what to look for, so you can choose with confidence.
What's inside (7 pages):
Spend, save, skip: where your money actually matters (mattress, car seat, bottles), where to save, and what to skip completely, including the crib bumpers and sleep positioners safety experts warn against.
The six words I check before I hit "add": like why "unscented" isn't the same as fragrance-free, and why "bamboo" sleepers aren't what they seem.
A printable registry checklist: 20+ essentials, with what to look for on each one.
When to do what: a simple timeline from week 12 to week 37.
Already started your registry? Perfect. Use the six words to check what's already on it.