: People often prefer picking out "cute" items like clothes and blankets rather than "boring" essentials like diaper pails or nipple cream.

: Guests may be waiting to coordinate with others on the bigger, "big ticket" items.

: Sometimes the link is hard to find or the registry is set to "private" by mistake. Tips to Encourage Registry Use

: Most guests buy gifts in the 48 hours before the baby shower or right after the baby is born.

you're using (Amazon, Babylist, etc.) How you've shared the link so far If your shower has already passed

: Most registries let you mark items as "Must Have" or "Top Priority." This guides unsure shoppers.

💡 : Most major retailers (Amazon, Target, Babylist) give you a 15% discount on remaining items close to your due date. If no one buys the essentials, you can get them yourself for significantly less. If you’d like to troubleshoot further: