Rethinking your Baby Registry: Postpartum Support
Picture this: You’re holding your sweet new baby, surrounded by piles of baby gear, onesies, and gadgets you’re not sure how to assemble. And yet, all you really need in that moment is someone to hand you a snack, reassure you that you’re doing a great job, and maybe explain why your baby suddenly decided that sleep is optional.
The truth is, while all the cute stuff on your registry looks great in the photos, what parents really need in those first weeks is support. In this post we’ll show you how to rethink your registry; where it’s less about toys and more about taking care of you.
Why you should put postpartum support on your registry
The reality of the postpartum period is that it’s just as much about your recovery and adjustment as it is about caring for your baby.
Baby gadgets and toys can feel like a necessity, but most of them won’t even get used in the first few months. Newborns don’t need much beyond food, comfort, and sleep (and in all honesty, that last one is debatable).
What parents need is help—someone to hold the baby so they can rest, walk them through a feeding challenge, or simply remind them that they’re not alone.
What postpartum support looks like
-Lactation Counseling: Help with breastfeeding, pumping, or combination feeding; ensuring your baby is getting the nutrition they need and you feel confident in your feeding choices.
-Newborn Care Specialist: Hands-on-support with baby, experts in sleep routines, soothing techniques, and general baby care.
-Postpartum Doula: Supporting household tasks, emotional well-being, postpartum healing, and baby care.
-Mental Health Support: Access to counselors or therapists specializing in postpartum well being.
-Meal Delivery/Meal Train: Have nutritious meals delivered, or ask friends and family to prepare a few meals so you can focus on your recovery.
Making it Happen
Adding support to your registry is simpler than you might think. Many services now offer gift cards, cash funds, or packages that can be included in registries like Babylist and BeHerVillage. Here are some tips for making the case to friends and family:
Explain the benefits: Share how postpartum support will help your family thrive so they understand why it’s important.
Make it specific: Include clear options like “Newborn Care Specialist Package” or “Meal Deliveries”on your registry.
Combine gifts: Suggest group gifting for larger services, so multiple loved ones can pitch in together.
How to add cash funds on Babylist
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