A baby shower list that stops the duplicates
New parents get a lot of newborn clothes and very few of the things they need in month four. A shared list lets you say what would actually help, and shows guests what has already been claimed before they buy.
Why it helps more here than anywhere else
Six of the same size
Without a list, guests default to newborn clothes. A list spreads them across sizes and stages.
Practical things are fine to ask for
Nappies and bottles feel awkward to request out loud. On a list they are simply an option someone can pick.
You can update it later
The list stays live. Add what you turn out to need once the baby is actually here.
What to put on it
The lists that help most are the ones that look past the first few weeks:
Clothes in later sizes
Ask for three, six and nine months. Newborn size arrives on its own, in quantity.
Feeding kit
Bottles, a steriliser, muslins, a nursing pillow. Unglamorous and constantly in use.
Sleep and settling
Sleeping bags, a monitor worth having, blackout blinds.
Out of the house
A carrier, pram accessories, a changing bag that does not look like a changing bag.
Books and first toys
Board books survive being chewed. Guests love picking these.
The expensive one
Pram, car seat, cot. Worth listing so several guests can go in together.
How it works
Add what you want
Paste a link from any shop. The name, photo and price fill in by themselves.
Share one link
A message is enough. Nobody needs an account to open it.
Guests reserve
A claimed gift is marked as taken, so nothing is bought twice.
Worth knowing
Add more small items than large ones, because most guests want to spend a modest amount and hand something over on the day. Include a couple of things for the parents rather than the baby, which almost nobody thinks to give. And do not skip the dull practical entries: they are the ones that get used first.
Common questions
When should I share a baby shower list?
Three to four weeks before the shower gives people time to order. If you are also expecting gifts after the birth, simply keep the list open.
Can I add nappies and other basics?
Yes, and you should. They are what parents run out of fastest, and guests are usually glad to pick something certain to be used.
What if I do not know the baby's sex?
It changes very little. Most of a good list is equipment, books and later-size clothes, none of which depends on it.