[RBS] Does new baby need to go to Misrad Hapanim?

[Yael and Yehonasan Crow]

My sister needs to register her new baby at Misrad Hapanim.  Does she need 
to bring the baby with her?  Also, she would like to know if she can do a 
chessed and register her friend’s new baby?

Thank you for any info.

-Yael Crow