Baby Depot vs. Target

flowerpower3 · July 2013

DH and I are planning to register at BRU and also either Baby Depot or Target. We're not sure which one to go with. Anyone know the differences between the two?

AshleyMatt1215 · July 2013

We're doing Target, BRU and a few things on Amazon. I figured everyone we know should have access to at least one of them. My concern with only doing BRU and Baby Depot would be people having access to them to go into the store.

sgautschi · July 2013

I've actually never heard of Baby Depot, but I registered for Target, Walmart and Buy Buy Baby (similar to BRU) and almost everyone who came to my shower either bought something at Target or clothes at Carters, etc. So for me, Target was a must-have registry. It's easier for guests because they can buy your registry gift while picking up groceries or other items they need.

alexisanna44 · July 2013

Can you even register at baby depot? I thought it was the same as Burlington coat factory in that whatever they have they have, but if its not in the store you can't just grab it online. Maybe I'm thinking of something else.

ETA: never mind, I looked it up. I would still choose target over baby depot just because of the limited selection I've seen when I've gone into the baby depot closest to me.

TudorRose11 · July 2013

We registered at Target and will register at Buy Buy Baby this weekend.

I've never heard of Baby Depot but I guess it depends on how easily it's accessible for your guests. If you have a Target (or multiple, like me) nearby I would go that route.

Since Buy Buy Baby is baby specific, it's nice to have an alternative that would let them take care of other errands on top of it. (Like Sg said!)

flowerpower3 · July 2013

Thanks, ladies!

We actually have no Buy Buy Baby near us. Sad

Baby Depot seemed to have a lot, but, like I said, I wasn't sure of any particular differences between that and Target. I think Target is more well known and familiar to people, so maybe that would be the better choice.

Kaiene · July 2013

The Target by me doesn't have a ton in the way of variety/supplies, but I have never been to Baby Depot.

Whippet8 · July 2013

Our Baby Depot is inside of Burlington Coat Factory (is it not always?) and you can register there.

My concern would be location, because their website isn't very user friendly for me. Also, to me, Baby Depot and Target are just totally different stores. Different prices, different selection. It comes down to what you want.

pb&fluff · July 2013

Meh, I don't consider Target to be a "must have" registry. They have 5 or 6 aisles of baby stuff, where the baby stores are stores full of baby stuff with way more options. I didn't register at Target. We did BRU and Buy Buy Baby, both chock full of baby goodies. Target may be more convenient for some people, but IMO, more restrictive in what you can register for.

lb1117 · July 2013

pb&fluff:
Meh, I don't consider Target to be a "must have" registry. They have 5 or 6 aisles of baby stuff, where the baby stores are stores full of baby stuff with way more options. I didn't register at Target. We did BRU and Buy Buy Baby, both chock full of baby goodies. Target may be more convenient for some people, but IMO, more restrictive in what you can register for.

I haven't looked into this at all, but in browsing CBH stuff, I noticed that Target has a lot online. Couldn't you just add to your registry online and have a decent selection?

pb&fluff · July 2013

lb1117:
pb&fluff:
Meh, I don't consider Target to be a "must have" registry. They have 5 or 6 aisles of baby stuff, where the baby stores are stores full of baby stuff with way more options. I didn't register at Target. We did BRU and Buy Buy Baby, both chock full of baby goodies. Target may be more convenient for some people, but IMO, more restrictive in what you can register for.
I haven't looked into this at all, but in browsing CBH stuff, I noticed that Target has a lot online. Couldn't you just add to your registry online and have a decent selection?

Absolutely. But then people actually have to order online. Whenever I've shopped for a shower gift, I like to go to the store (usually the night before!) and look and compare, etc. I dunno. I prefer to shop in store. For those that are like me, there are more options at a big baby store than in an actual Target store.

Plus, when we were registering, we liked to look and touch and try things, can you can't do that online.

Like I said, purely a personal opinion about not finding Target to be an essential registry. And trust me, I LOVE Target. I spend entirely too much money there. But I didn't bother doing my registry there.

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