Comments for ReadWriteWeb's List of Top 5 Baby Registries

ReadWriteWeb's List of Top 5 Baby Registries

2009-10-30T23:38:25Z

It's one day before Halloween and while other bloggers are writing about horror movies and costumes, I honestly can't think of anything more scary than the thought of myself attempting to raise a baby. ReadWriteWeb's own Sarah Perez is about to boldly go where many women have gone before. As a tribute to her bravery and baby bump we're doing a roundup of baby gift registries:

]]> 1. Kaboodle: This service offers parents-to-be a drag and drop interface for users to create their registries. Some of the featured stores within the site include Sears, Costco and BabyStyle. While a number of registries only offer toys and clothing, this site is great because it allows users to choose from a variety of items that they actually need. After creating your Wish List you can also share it via Facebook and Twitter.

2. The Bump: Brought to you by wedding network The Knot, The Bump is a baby registry where users can direct friends to their complete list of baby registries. Some of the available stores include Pottery Barn Kids, Baby and Child Restoration Hardware and Target. While the service is a great idea in theory, it could be improved if registration info was carried across sites.

3. Amazon Baby: Amazon offers parents an easy registry tool and the fantastic thing is that most friends and family members can skip the credit card form as they've already got accounts. If you're worried that your friends will give your kid something impractical or dangerous, you may want to direct them to the baby buying guides.

4. Babies R Us: Although a sub-site of Toys R Us, Babies R Us allows parents to register for practical items as well. The site offers a variety of strollers, car seats, cribs and pacifier sterilizers to choose from. The great thing about this site is that there is a wide selection of organic and natural products including warmers for BPA-free bottles and organic cotton washcloths.

5. Giggle: Some of the items on this list include high-end products like the Babycook BPA-free Cuisinart-style baby food maker and more affordable products like milk freezer packs. This service allows expecting parents to search for their favorite items or add items based on those that are most popular within the community. One of the nice things about this site is that parents can add items using an "add to registry" browser button.

Photo Credit: Joel Schlabotnik

Comment from christmas gifts on 2009-10-30

2009-10-31T05:34:47Z

I would like ask about kaboodle I have decided to go with Amazon since they have the bookmarklet where you can add anything from any site to your wish list. I might still try this out though I don’t like toolbars.

Comment from champions online resources on 2009-10-31

2009-10-31T10:10:57Z

These sites is very good compared to just have the baby's parents, there is a lot like the Amazon

Comment from Lawrence @ CRB on 2009-10-31

2009-10-31T21:02:07Z

Not having a child I've always felt a bit outof touch and have never had a clue as to what I should buy as a gift for friends. Although I don't feel as I'm not completely in the know, I feel much better off. Thanks!

Comment from Free iPod on 2009-11-01

2009-11-01T17:14:18Z

Kaboodle for me :P

Comment from Amelia on 2009-11-03

2009-11-03T16:57:42Z

I love how giggle does all the hard work for me -- and they never oversell! I don't want to have to look at 80 car seats, 50 cribs, 100 strollers... I only want to see what really is the best quality... and multi-stage. And the fact that I can get diapers, breastfeeding stuff, lotions, clothing, etc. makes it all the easier! Couldn't be any more convenient!

Comment from Julie on 2009-11-03

2009-11-03T21:42:52Z

Kaboodle is different from Amazon because you can go to ANY web site on the Internet, whether it is a larger retailer or boutique shop. It's super easy, create a Kaboodle account, get the Kaboodle buttons, and with a click of a button you can add the item - complete with visuals - add products and easily share them with friends and family.

I don't use Amazon because of the limitations, if it's not on Amazon, it's not on your registry list.

Comment from Speed dating London on 2009-11-05

2009-11-05T12:41:47Z

I found this post really interesting and informative but apart from everything I loved the photo of baby you posted. He is so cute...

Comment from Karli on 2009-11-08

2009-11-08T09:34:01Z

I think this is fantastic and have already forwarded the info to a few friends.

Comment from cherie on 2009-11-10

2009-11-10T21:33:28Z

I really like Wishpot. It is a newer site and has tons of mommy experts along with gift ideas and tons of wish lists of other mom to bes. It gave me great ideas and just like kaboodle mentioned above you can add a "Add to Wishpot" button and go to ANY site you want and add that to your baby registry.

Comment from baby gifts on 2010-02-08

2010-02-09T07:26:47Z

I am into shoes when it comes to a gift thing. I am really amazed to those babies who walked for 6-9 months only.