When mega home retailer Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and subsequently closed all its stores in the spring of 2023, BB&B-owned store buybuy BABY was also impacted, with all its 115 stores and its website closing. This seriously impacted expectant parents, as buybuyBABY had a wide selection of brands and good prices, and was an incredibly popular destination for creating baby registries, as well as general baby prep.
But by November of 2023, another company had purchased buybuy BABY, reopened 11 brick and mortar locations across the Northeast and re-established the website.
You can now, once again, create a registry through buybuy BABY, and although the interface is now managed by third-party entity MyRegistry.com, you still sign up and add items through the buybuy BABY website.
How to Sign up for a buybuyBaby Registry
To sign up for a buybuy BABY Registry, simply visit buybuyBaby.com and navigate to the Baby Registry dropdown menu at the top of the page. Once the menu opens, select “Manage Your Registry,” which takes you to a page where you can look up and manage existing registries or sign up for a new one. Use the top dropdown menu and select “Baby Registry” (there are three choices of registry type: Gift List, Birthday and Baby Registry), and then hit the “Create” button. From there, you’ll be prompted to enter your name, email address, due date and a password, followed by the address where you want gifts sent. Once you’ve provided your basic info, you are given a congratulations message, and then you can click “Browse & Add Gifts.” Then you get to the fun part: Choosing items to add! You can shop as you normally would on a website, and whenever you find an item you’d like to add, click the “Add to Registry” button that is located right below the “Add to Cart” button on the product page.
What Are the Perks of a buybuy BABY Registry?
A lot of the perks that people expect from baby registries are no longer a part of the buybuy BABY registry since the store reopened. A few of the perks that are no more include the welcome box (here is a list of stores that do provide one), the group gifting feature and the free shipping rewards program. You should also check out our handy guide of retailers that offer plenty of freebies to expectant parents here.
Now, here are the perks you can expect from the buybuy BABY registry:
- A buybuy BABY registry completion discount
Registry completion discounts are a big deal in the new parent world, and with buybuy BABY’s, you receive 15% off a total purchase, usable one time. You are eligible for the discount eight weeks before your due date, and it’s then valid for eight weeks. You also need to have at least $100 of purchased registry items to be eligible for the discount, and you must have at least one item on your registry.
- Free shipping: You can score free shipping on any registry purchases over $49.
- White glove shipping on select furniture pieces
- Daily email, chat and phone support from 8 a.m. to midnight
But now, what to add to your newly created registry? Of course there are plenty of must-haves in the world of new parenthood, but here are a few items that will make parenthood easier:
5 Things Every New Parent Should Register for at buybuyBaby
Boppy Original Support Nursing Pillow
Can you breastfeed a baby without a Boppy? Yes, 100 percent. Is it dramatically more comfortable and easy with a Boppy? Also 100 percent. Regardless of the nursing position, having the support of a Boppy makes it noticeably easier on mom’s body. Plus, the curved Boppy transitions into the perfect support pillow for baby as they progress through different developmental stages.
Yogasleep Rohm Portable White Noise Sleep Sound Machine
A portable sound machine is not only a must-have for traveling with babies and toddlers, but it also makes on-the-go napping easier during day-to-day life, as well.
Ergobaby Omni Breeze Baby Carrier
Baby wearing is the easiest way to go about your normal daily activities after having a baby, and this Erbobaby carrier is known to be one of the most comfortable options for both men and women and for multiple carry positions.
FridaBaby Nosefrida
We’re getting into the real nitty-gritty of parenthood here, but as someone who has been down this road, you need to trust me: This is the only tool that quickly, easily and thoroughly relieves baby congestion. And for the uninitiated, don’t worry: There is a filter/stop, so the snot can’t leave the tube and get into your mouth.
Britax Back Seat Mirror
Parenthood does something to your brain, and you suddenly become an expert worrier. Especially when you can’t see your baby. A must-have for every parent with a rear-facing car seat, this mirror means you can still easily see what your little one is doing with just a glance in your rearview mirror.
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