There are some huge changes going on in the baby registry market right now {ahem…we’re looking at you Babies “R” Us}, but have no fear. There are still a lot of great choices when it comes to registering for baby in store. Even if you aren’t planning on a shower, the coupons are great and it’s nice to have a place for all of the things on your list. From awesome returns, quality brands and even better deals, here are some of the best big box stores in Houston to create a baby registry. Read on for the low-down on their registry perks and some must-haves.
Target
Target carries an array of baby furniture, as well as a huge variety of diapers, wipes, and medications you will need for your little one. They have all of the latest breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle supplies. They stock some of the most popular baby carriers, strollers, and carseats- just about everything you would ever need for baby! And brands like Cloud Island and Cat & Jack make Target my new favorite go-to registry spot. Bonus:: they are everywhere!
Target is a great place to register for a few reasons::
- Welcome Goodie Bag with $50 in coupons and samples
- 15% registry completion coupon
- Returns up to 1 year after your due date
Target Must Haves :: Be sure to check out their Cloud Island line {a Target Exclusive}. This line is full of really sweet nursery decor, bedding, and clothing.
Buy Buy Baby
There are only 4 Houston Area Buy Buy Baby locations, so they are not super accessible to everyone, but.. they are a Bed, Bath and Beyond store. So, think beautifully organized baby bottles, toys, gear, and furniture. It’s pretty amazing! They have one of THE best registry systems with a lot of perks::
- Welcome goodie bag
- 10% completion coupon
- Announcement Cards
- Ask A Friend tools when creating your registry
- Refer a Friend {If they create a registry, you get $25 off $100+}
- Price match + easy returns
Basically, Buy Buy Baby is just as phenomenal as Bed Bath and Beyond. They have all of the major brands and a huge price range. This store is very much a one-stop-shop for a baby registry.
Buy Buy Baby Must Haves :: Some of the best deals on bigger gear {strollers/carseats}, and they carry brands like Stokke, UppaBaby, Baby Jogger, and HMB favorite Austlen.
Pottery Barn Kids
Pottery Barn Kids is the Cadillac of baby registries. They really go above and beyond your typical big box store and have some really gorgeous baby items to choose from. Some of the perks of registering at Pottery Barn Kids include:
- 20% completion coupon
- Personalized gifts
- Free nursery decor services {in store or in your own home}
- “Registry must have” list
- 10% off on purchases of multiples {for you twin mamas needing two of everything}
Pottery Barn Kids Must Haves :: The ever-so-famous Everywhere Chair, Plush Rockers, and some seriously gorgeous crib bedding. They also carry a lot of higher end brands like Nuna, Doona, and BabyZen.
Amazon
Now that you have rummaged through the stores and got to experience all of these baby products first-hand, there is one more option for registering for baby:: Amazon’s Baby Registry. Amazon is the little corner of the internet where all of your wants and needs come together with two-day shipping! Other incentives to register with Amazon include::
- Prime members get 15% completion coupon
- Add anything from other sites to your Amazon registry {plus you can get almost anything from Amazon}
- 90 day returns
Pregnancy can be stressful, but registering for baby is such an exciting part of it! There is something really fun about walking around a baby store and picking out products and brands that will grow up with your little one. These stores are full of helpful people with great advice, and a wide range of choices. We all have a vision in mind when it comes to how we will take care of our baby, and it’s important to find the store or stores whose registries fit that vision.
{And heads up, mamas :: If you have Babies R Us/Toys R Us gift cards, use them NOW as they will stop accepting them in less than a month.}
Jessica is a born and raised Houstonian living in Montgomery with her husband, Tyler, and two kids. Jessica and Tyler met at the ripe old ages of 18 and 21 and were married the next year. When ya know, ya know! They welcomed their daughter, Cameron on Valentines Day in 2016 and her little brother Elliott in August of 2017. Busy? You bet. Cameron Grace and Elliott Ford are the namesakes behind her blog Grace + Ford where she shares the not-so-glam {but extremely rewarding} life that is motherhood and being a Pilot’s Wife. Catch up with her on Instagram where she shares her sweet family and all of their adventures.
