Over the next two posts I'll go over my tips for creating your baby registry, which is a big chunk of preparing for the arrival of your little one. Of course no registry is hard and fast, but hopefully these posts will get you to think wisely about your registry and use it to the best of your advantage. (Which, in hindsight, sounds selfish, but your family and friends want to buy stuff for your baby, so you might as well ask for stuff you want.)