Nicole Richie to Launch Baby Gift Registry for Moms in Need

New mom Nicole Richie is using her star power to head an online gift registry that will provide baby products for parents in need.

“We take for granted the basic necessities. For some families, it’s a serious struggle,” Richie tells People. “This is one way to ease the financial burden, and help new babies have a good start in life.”

The 26-year-old reality star is taking a hands-on role with the yet-unnamed website launched through the Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation—the charity she and boyfriend Joel Madden started last winter.

“We are only working with companies and products that Joel and I would use (for 7 month-old daughter, Harlow),” she tells the magazine. “We’re checking every product out for safety – and all products are BPA-free.”

Families will be able to sign up through their local social service agencies. Donors can then view their wish lists online before making their contribution.

While the registry will only be available to those in Los Angeles and New York for now, the couple eventually plans to expand the program throughout the country and internationally.

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