About Us

Built by parents who've been where you are. We know what it’s like to be 47 tabs deep at 2am, spiraling over strollers and second-guessing every product on your list. So we built The Starter Set to help expecting parents quickly choose what actually belongs on their registry without months of research.

Parent-loved picks • No sponsored products • Works with any registry • Ready in minutes
Jane Dashevsky, Founder
Survived 2 under 2. Bought four strollers so you only have to buy one.
Quentin Tai, Founder
Girl dad. Tried out more swaddles and bottles than anyone reasonably should.
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What The Starter Set is

Most parents spend 40+ hours researching baby gear and end up exhausted by the number of choices. The Starter Set turns that process into minutes. Spend a few minutes telling us about your home, lifestyle, and priorities, and we narrow thousands of products into thoughtful registry picks for your baby’s first three months, ready to add to any registry of your choice.

Why parents trust The Starter Set

Every recommendation starts with products real parents consistently choose. We focus on trusted brands like Graco, Fisher-Price, UPPAbaby, and Halo, backed by strong reviews and established parenting guidance. We then tailor those options based on what matters to you: your budget, your space, your lifestyle, your values. We’re not paid by brands to promote specific products. No sponsored recommendations. No hidden agendas. Just parents helping parents make this stage feel less overwhelming.

How we're different

Google gives you everything, which is exactly why registry research becomes overwhelming. Friends recommend what worked for their baby in their life. Registries like Babylist, Amazon, and Target work well once you know what you want, but they don’t help you figure that out.The Starter Set isn’t a registry. It helps you decide what belongs on your registry in the first place. Think of us as a personal shopper helping you narrow the options before you buy anything.

Who The Starter Set is for

  • Parents who feel overwhelmed by registry decisions
  • Parents who don't want to spend weeks researching products
  • Parents who want a clear place to start instead of endless comparison shopping