First Step FAQ

Question 1

What is First Step and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

First Step is a modern baby shower experience with a twist — a gamified calendar where friends and family guess the baby's birthday, leave wishes, and send gifts. You create a calendar for the last month of pregnancy, share a unique link, and loved ones join in the fun.

Question 2

Who can create a page on First Step?

Accepted Answer

Anyone! You can create a calendar for your own baby or as a surprise for a friend. Just provide the email where wishes should be sent and the PayPal account to receive funds.

Question 3

Is this a savings account or a gift registry?

Accepted Answer

It's a gift platform — not a savings or financial product. Funds are sent directly to the PayPal account provided. You're free to use the funds however you wish, though we encourage future-focused goals.

Question 4

What happens with the money that's contributed?

Accepted Answer

All contributions are sent directly to the recipient's PayPal. The calendar creator controls the funds and decides how they're used.

Question 5

Can anyone contribute, or just invited people?

Accepted Answer

Anyone with the link can participate. Share it with friends, family, coworkers — through Instagram, WhatsApp, email, wherever you like.

Question 6

Do I need to create an account to give a gift?

Accepted Answer

No account is needed. Just enter your name and email so the recipient knows who the gift and message are from.

Question 7

Is there a fee to use the platform?

Accepted Answer

There's a one-time fee to create a calendar. We don't take a cut of your gifts — payment processing fees are handled by providers like PayPal.

Question 8

How do I know the money goes to the right person?

Accepted Answer

Each calendar is linked to the PayPal account provided during setup, and all contributions are directed there.

Question 9

Can I write a personal message along with my contribution?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You'll be able to leave a wish or message when selecting your date. These are sent to the recipient by email and available on the calendar.

Question 10

How secure is my payment and personal information?

Accepted Answer

All payments go through PayPal and are protected by industry-standard encryption and fraud protection.

Question 11

What makes First Step different from other baby registries?

Accepted Answer

It's interactive, fun, and international. Anyone can join, guess the birth date, leave a message, and send a gift — making it the perfect way to celebrate, even from afar.

Question 12

Is this a one-time gift, or can people contribute multiple times?

Accepted Answer

Both options are welcome. Contributors can return to give again at any time.

Question 13

Can I track how much has been contributed?

Accepted Answer

All funds go directly to your PayPal account. You can track everything from there. The platform does not collect or display the total.

Question 14

Can I choose the amount I give?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You'll be asked for your intended amount, but the final amount can differ based on what you send through PayPal.

Question 15

Can I withdraw the money immediately?

Accepted Answer

It depends on PayPal's processing time and your account settings. Usually, funds are available within a few business days.

Question 16

Who decides where the money is saved or invested?

Accepted Answer

You do! While we suggest thoughtful uses like savings or investments, you're free to use the funds as needed.

Question 17

Can I use First Step if I don't live in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our platform is open worldwide. Anyone can create or participate — no matter where they live.

Question 18

Can I customize the child's celebration page?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can choose one of several background colors when setting up your calendar.

Question 19

What if I made a mistake in my contribution — can I change or cancel it?

Accepted Answer

Please contact our support team as soon as possible. We'll do our best to assist before the payment is finalized.

Question 20

Will people be notified when the baby is born?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Once you announce the birth date, everyone who participated will receive a celebration email with the news.