The best registries are thoughtful, not overwhelming.

We recommend selecting around 15 must-have items that you truly hope to receive. These are the pieces we'll reserve especially for your registry, making them easy for your family and friends to shop. We find that keeping your must-have list focused helps guests feel confident in their purchases while ensuring your most-loved items are available when they visit.

Don't worry—you aren't limited to just those items! Add as many wish list items as you'd like. Wish list items appear on your registry for inspiration but remain available on the sales floor for everyday shoppers.

Must-Haves are your highest-priority registry items. These selections are reserved exclusively for your registry and held specifically for your family and friends to purchase. Unlike traditional retail shelves, these items won't be sold to other shoppers while they're on your Must-Haves list, giving you peace of mind that your most-loved selections will still be waiting for your guests.

Your Wish List is for everything else you've fallen in love with. These items appear on your online registry but remain available on the sales floor for everyday shoppers, giving your guests even more options while helping us keep the boutique stocked for everyday customers.

•Must-Haves = reserved exclusively for you.

•Wish List = additional favorites that don't require reserving.

As you build your registry, think about the friends and family who will be celebrating with you. Every guest has a different budget, so including items at a variety of price points allows everyone to participate in a way that's comfortable for them. From a favorite book or teether to a special outfit or keepsake, every gift is a meaningful way to welcome your little one.

Think about what the weather will be like as your little one grows throughout their first year. A baby born in winter will need lightweight outfits for summer, while a summer baby will eventually need cozy pieces for cooler months. Planning ahead helps keep your little one comfortable all year long.

For this reason we keep a collection of off-season outfits in newborn sizes available year-round for baby registries.

Newborns grow faster than you can imagine! While those tiny outfits are hard to resist, don't forget to register for sizes 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and beyond. Your future self will thank you when baby is growing and you already have beautiful outfits waiting in the closet.

Build a registry that's uniquely yours. Include everyday essentials you'll use constantly, but don't be afraid to add those heirloom-quality outfits, keepsakes, or "just because" pieces you've fallen in love with. Some of the most treasured gifts are the ones you never would have bought for yourself.

While older siblings deserve celebrating too, baby registries are meant to welcome your newest little one. We recommend keeping your registry focused on baby-related gifts so guests can shop with confidence, knowing they're helping prepare for your newest arrival.

One of the advantages of registering with our boutique is that your registry can grow with you. As your must-have items are purchased or new arrivals come into the store, we're always happy to add new favorites to your registry.

If we notice your registry is beginning to look a little thin as your shower approaches, we'll even reach out to see if you'd like to add a few more selections. It's just one of the little ways we make your registry experience more personal—and one less thing for you to worry about.

Babies Don't Follow a Schedule...and neither do their growth spurts! That's why we offer an extended return window for baby registry purchases. Registry items may be exchanged for store credit for up to one year after your baby's birth, giving you time to exchange sizes, seasons, or gifts that simply weren't needed.

It's one more way we try to make welcoming your little one just a little less stressful.

We simply ask that returned items are new, unworn, and have their original tags attached. Store credit is issued based on the amount originally paid for the item (as shown on the gift receipt or original purchase), rather than the manufacturer's suggested retail price. This allows us to honor purchases made during special promotions while continuing to offer our extended registry return policy.