Baby Registry Privacy: What to Share and What to Hide

Registries can expose personal info. Here's how to protect yourself.

What Registries Might Share

• Full name
• Due date
• Shipping address
• Item purchase status

Privacy Settings

Most registries let you:

• Hide your address from viewers
• Make registry unsearchable (share link only)
• Use a nickname or initial
• Hide specific items from public view

Shipping Address Options

• Ship to a trusted friend who's closer to due date
• Use Amazon Locker for Amazon registry
• P.O. box for smaller items

Gift Tracker Visibility

Decide whether guests can see what's been purchased. Some prefer transparency; others find it awkward.