# Kontribu > The baby registry for secondhand finds and practical support. On a Kontribu baby registry, you can add the secondhand stroller, baby swim classes, birth doula support, or even things you've already bought. Unlike a basic cash fund, loved ones choose the gifts they want to help fund, and you're free to buy them when and where you want. Website: https://www.kontribu.com English homepage: https://www.kontribu.com/en French homepage: https://www.kontribu.com/fr French LLM summary: https://www.kontribu.com/llms-fr.txt Create account: https://www.kontribu.com/en/login ## Summary Kontribu is a contribution-based baby registry from Montreal, Canada. Loved ones contribute cash toward specific items on your list: second-hand gear, Marketplace finds, doula support, baby swim classes, in-kind help, or things you've already bought. They pick what they want to help with, contribute money, and still get to say, "I helped with the car seat." You buy or book yourself, whenever and wherever you choose. Item by item, not a general fund: money with a name and a story. ## How it works 1. **List what you need**: Add anything: the Marketplace stroller, the crib from the yard sale, lactation support services, the baby sleep app subscription, or the 24-pack of muslin cloths you panic-bought during a 2 a.m. nesting spiral. 2. **Loved ones contribute money toward specific items**: They pick what they want to help with, contribute money, and still get to say, "I helped with the car seat." Cash flexibility for you. Gift-giving feelings for them. No account needed: browse the list, pick an item, pay by card. 3. **You buy, new or second-hand**: Purchase new or second-hand, online or local, now or later. Already bought it? Contributions reimburse you. ## What you can add to your registry - **Second-hand finds**: Found the perfect stroller second-hand? Buy it and add it to your registry. - **Activities and classes**: Baby swim classes, baby CPR training, stroller fitness, baby yoga, or whatever activity will give you a reason to leave the house in something other than pajamas. - **Perinatal support**: Doula services, lactation and sleep consultants, or subscriptions to apps and online resources. - **Prepare early**: Purchase essential items early so you are prepared if baby arrives sooner than expected. Friends and family can still contribute afterward. - **Sales and good prices**: See the wrap carrier on sale? Buy it and let loved ones contribute later. - **Group gifts**: Stroller, car seat, doula services: multiple people can contribute to bigger items. - **In-kind help**: Freezer meals, grocery runs, babysitting hours, dog walks, or anything that can help get you through the newborn blur. ## How Kontribu differs from alternatives - **No registry at all:** Everyone guesses. Sometimes beautifully. Sometimes you get three newborn sweaters, diapers that already don't fit, and tiny sneakers for someone who cannot locate their own feet. - **Traditional online baby registries:** Great if everything you want comes new, from a big-box store, in a shippable box. Less great if your dream stroller is on Marketplace and the gift you really want is a post-partum massage. - **A generic cash fund:** Works, but can feel a little awkward. Guests give to one big mystery pot, and no one gets the emotional satisfaction of saying, "I bought the baby earmuffs." - **Kontribu:** Loved ones contribute to specific things on your list: the change mat, the baby food app, the baby yoga classes. You get flexibility. They get to give a gift with a name and a story. Highlight: Item by item, not a general fund: money with a name and a story. ## Pricing - **Creating and hosting your registry:** Free (no subscription, no hidden costs) - **Kontribu platform fee:** 2.5%, capped at $5, paid by the gifter on top of their contribution. Families receive the full gift amount. - **Stripe credit card processing:** Pass-through fees (~2.9% + $0.30 per contribution, varies by card). These go directly to Stripe, not Kontribu. - **Standard bank withdrawals:** Free. Kontribu does not charge families an extra withdrawal fee for standard bank transfers. ## Payments and security - Contributions processed securely through Stripe - Parents connect their own Stripe account - Manage payouts from your Stripe dashboard; transfer funds to your bank account - Guests pay by credit card; no account required ## International - Receive contributions in **44 countries** via Stripe (Canada, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, and many more) - Registry currency matches the country selected at signup - Show your registry in **English, French, or both** - Built in Montreal for families who may not all live in the same place ## Frequently asked questions **What is Kontribu?** A contribution-based baby registry where loved ones contribute cash toward specific items on your list: the Marketplace stroller, doula support, baby swim classes, in-kind help, or things you've already bought. They pick what they want to help with and still get to say, "I helped with the car seat." You buy or book yourself, whenever and wherever you choose. Guests need no account: browse your list, pick an item, pay by card. **Can I register second-hand baby items on Kontribu?** Yes. Kontribu is built for parents who shop second-hand. Add items from thrift stores, Facebook Marketplace, consignment shops, or local sellers, including things you've already purchased and want reimbursed, or items you're saving up for. Marketplace finds don't sit around waiting for your baby shower. Loved ones contribute toward each item, and you complete the purchase yourself. **How is Kontribu different from a cash fund or traditional baby registry?** Without a registry, loved ones guess, sometimes beautifully, sometimes not. A generic cash fund works, but guests give to one mystery pot and miss the satisfaction of saying, "I bought the baby earmuffs." Traditional registries expect new, shippable big-box gifts, less great if your dream stroller is on Marketplace or your doula has an invoice. Kontribu lets loved ones contribute to specific things on your list: the wrap carrier, doula services, baby swim lessons. Item by item, not a general fund: money with a name and a story. **How do payments work on Kontribu?** Contributions are processed securely through Stripe. You connect your own Stripe account, manage payouts from your Stripe dashboard, and transfer funds to your bank account. Guests contribute with a credit card; no account is required. They browse your list, pick an item, pay by card, and they are done. Gifters pay a small Kontribu platform fee (2.5%, capped at $5) on top of their contribution, so families receive the full gift amount. **What countries is Kontribu available in?** You can receive contributions in 44 countries via Stripe, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, and many others. Built in Montreal for families who may not all live in the same place. When you sign up, you select the country where you live and connect a Stripe account for that region. **How much does Kontribu cost?** Creating and hosting your registry is free: no subscription, no hidden costs. Standard Stripe card processing fees apply per contribution (typically around 2.9% + 30ยข depending on the card). Gifters pay a small Kontribu platform fee (2.5%, capped at $5) on top of their contribution, so families receive the full gift amount. Standard bank withdrawals are free. **Who is Kontribu for?** Expecting and new parents who want flexibility: second-hand Marketplace finds that won't wait for your baby shower, perinatal support like a doula or lactation consultant, baby swim or CPR classes, buying essentials early and getting reimbursed, snapping up sales, or group gifts like a stroller or car seat. **Can I add perinatal support or baby activities to my registry?** Yes. List any service or class with a target amount: doula services, lactation and sleep consultants, app subscriptions, prenatal or postpartum yoga, perinatal massage, swimming lessons, baby sign language, CPR training, stroller fitness, and more. Loved ones contribute toward that specific line item, the same way they would for a stroller or crib. **How can I contact Kontribu?** Email: info@kontribu.com ## Key pages - English homepage: https://www.kontribu.com/en - French homepage: https://www.kontribu.com/fr - Create account / login (EN): https://www.kontribu.com/en/login - Create account / login (FR): https://www.kontribu.com/fr/login ## Contact - Email: info@kontribu.com - Company: Kontribu, Montreal, Quebec, Canada ## Founder Kontribu was founded by Justine, a Montreal parent. When she was pregnant with her first baby, she was buying almost all of their baby gear second-hand, not because she didn't care about giving her baby "the best," but because the best stroller is sometimes the one that already exists and does not require a small loan. Her families were so excited to celebrate and wanted to help in a big way. She just needed a clearer way to show them what would support her most. She built Kontribu so parents could share a list and say: here is the stroller from the secondhand store, the crib we brought on sale, or the class we would love to take as a new family.