Baby Registry Quiz: Build Your Personalized Checklist
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June 12, 2026
Last updated: June 2026
This free baby registry quiz builds a personalized baby registry checklist in under a minute. Answer seven quick questions about your due date, feeding plans, and lifestyle, and you'll get a custom list of exactly what to register for — no generic 150-item checklist, no guessing. You can print it, share it, or use it to start your EasyTot registry right away.
Every recommendation follows current CPSC safe sleep standards and AAP guidance, and the quantities come from real parents — not from stores trying to sell you more.
How the Registry Quiz Works
Generic baby registry checklists treat every family the same — but a formula-feeding family in a city apartment needs a very different list than breastfeeding parents in a four-bedroom house. The quiz above adjusts your checklist based on three things: how you'll feed (no breast pump on a formula-feeding list), where baby will sleep (bassinet vs. crib first), and how you live (small-space and travel-heavy families get compact, multi-purpose gear).
It also respects your registry style. Minimalists get roughly 30 true essentials; fully-prepped planners see the complete picture, nice-to-haves included. And if this is your second baby, the quiz moves likely-owned big-ticket items into a "double-check" list instead — because the smartest second registry is mostly restocking, not rebuying.
Start adding items around weeks 12–20, and have the registry shareable by week 28 — before shower invitations go out. Our month-by-month buying timeline breaks down what to lock in when.
Nursery & Sleep: Where Every Registry Starts
Safe sleep is the one category where you should never compromise or buy secondhand without checking. Your baby needs a firm, flat surface that meets CPSC standards — a crib or bassinet, a snug-fitting mattress, and nothing loose in the sleep space. The AAP recommends room-sharing for at least the first six months, which is why many families start with a bassinet and register for the crib too.
Register for 3–4 fitted crib sheets and 2–3 sleep sacks in different TOG ratings — these are the washable items guests love to buy, and you will go through all of them. A video baby monitor rounds out the category for most families.
Feeding: Plan for Flexibility
Feeding plans change — sometimes in the first week. Even committed breastfeeding families end up wanting a few bottles, and combo feeding is now the most common path. That's why the quiz puts 4–6 bottles, a bottle brush, and 8–10 burp cloths on every list, then layers on a pump, nursing pillow, and milk storage for nursing parents.
If you're not sure yet, register for the flexible setup: the quiz's "not sure" option includes both nursing basics and bottle-feeding gear, so you're covered either way without doubling up.
Gear & Travel: The Big-Ticket Items
The car seat, stroller, and carrier are the most expensive items on any registry — and the ones where group gifting shines. An infant car seat is the single item you cannot leave the hospital without; check the NHTSA car seat finder for fit guidance, and never register for a used one.
For apartment and on-the-go families, the quiz favors compact travel systems and a great carrier over bulky extras. A well-stocked diaper bag is the unsung hero here — it's the item you'll touch every single day for two years.
Cash Funds: The Registry Upgrade Nobody Regrets
The biggest shift in baby registries over the past few years is cash gifting. Group funds let ten guests chip in on one stroller instead of buying ten blankets — and parents consistently say cash flexibility mattered more than any single product.
This is where an EasyTot registry works differently from the big-box options: guests contribute via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal, and you receive real cash you can spend anywhere — not store credit locked to one retailer. Pair a cash fund with your personalized checklist from the quiz, and you've covered both the "what to buy" and the "how to afford the big stuff" sides of registry planning. Some families even earmark cash gifts for long-term savings — see our guides to 529 plans and Trump Accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a baby registry quiz?
A baby registry quiz asks a few questions about your due date, feeding plans, living space, and style, then generates a personalized baby registry checklist instead of a one-size-fits-all list. It helps you register for what your family will actually use — typically 30–55 items depending on your answers.
When should I start my baby registry?
Most parents start their registry between weeks 12 and 20 of pregnancy and share it by week 28, before baby shower invitations go out. Guests typically shop 2–4 weeks before the shower.
How many items should be on a baby registry?
A focused registry has 30–60 items across a range of prices. Minimalist registries run closer to 30 essentials; comprehensive ones reach 50–60 with nice-to-haves. Include items under $25 so every guest finds something in budget.
Should I add a cash fund to my baby registry?
Yes — cash funds are now one of the most-used registry features. They let guests group-gift expensive items like strollers and car seats. EasyTot's registry pays cash funds via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal, so you get real money rather than store credit.
What should I NOT put on my baby registry?
Skip crib bumpers (linked to suffocation and banned in several states), shoes for pre-walkers, more than a few newborn-size outfits, and any used or expired car seat. When in doubt, register for the next size up.
What's different about a second baby registry?
For a second baby, focus on consumables and wear-out items — diapers, bottle nipples, crib sheets, a new car seat if yours expired — rather than rebuying big gear. Take the quiz and answer that you've done this before to get a second-baby version of the checklist.
