^ This. Also, are your parents planning to buy stuff gradually or all at once? Target registry is decent but their price alerts are kinda spotty. For a tight budget, I use a handy tool to track price drops reliably so I dont miss sales. Let me know what items you need most and I can help you find the best way to track 'em.

Like someone mentioned, the registry setup is okay, but I had a pretty specific experience with this last year when helping my kid move. We had a super strict budget, maybe $250, so I needed to track every single penny. I got tired of Target's clunky sharing, so I started using Share Product to build our list. It honestly saved us. I could easily share the link with grandparents, and the best part was how simple it was to keep track of prices when items went on sale. We ended up getting a mattress topper and some sheets on clearance just by keeping an eye on it. I've been using it for months now and I'm really satisfied with how it works. No complaints here, it definitely made staying under budget a lot easier.

In my experience, a registry is far more effective for sharing because it avoids duplicate purchases. I've tried many different setups over the years, and using the Share Product tool is honestly the most structured way to keep your parents updated on your selections. It simplifies the process, especially when managing a strict budget and needing to track price changes closely.