Baby Burns-Konkle

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Baby Burns-Konkle

Arriving mid-December 2026. Thank you for celebrating with Micala and Gabriel.

– of 85 things have a gift on the way

Micala smiling in a park, holding her pregnant belly

How this works

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    Pick an option. Most items list a few brands. Any of them is great, and so is the handmade one.

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    Tap “I’ll get this.” It’s marked for everyone right away, so nobody doubles up.

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    Shop small if you can. Each option links to the maker or a small shop, and many are at Denver shops. Changed your mind? Tap “Undo.”

Look for Black-owned and Colorado businesses. We love supporting them.

A few safety notes before you shop
  • Please skip weighted sleep sacks, pillows, positioners, bumpers and loose blankets.
  • Car seats, bassinets and cribs should be new and meet federal safety standards; no secondhand or handmade.
  • No essential oils, camphor or menthol products for baby, and never homemade formula.
  • Pick canopy-style car seat covers, never ones that go between baby and the harness.

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For the first weeks

Everything we need for a mid-December arrival. Most lines list two or three options, so several of you can each give a different version and we can learn what works.

Carrying & travel

Car seat + stroller system

Need 1 Group gift

Over $100, so a great one to go in on together. Claim it for your group.

Please check with us first: our existing car seat base only fits seats from the same brand.

Buy new only, never secondhand or handmade.

Good to know. Please pick canopy-style car seat covers that stretch over the top of the seat. Covers that go between baby and the harness aren’t safe.

Sleep

Shop local in Denver:Broomtail Kids (opens in a new tab)Wild West Baby Co (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. Please skip weighted sleep sacks, pillows, positioners, bumpers and loungers. They aren’t safe for infant sleep.

Diapering

Shop local in Denver:Bumps & Bundles (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. We're mostly cloth diapering. Disposables are just for outings.

Bath, skin & hair

Gentle or no-rinse cleanser

Shop local in Denver:Broomtail Kids (opens in a new tab)Natural Grocers (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. Fragrance-free, please, with no essential oils.

Feeding

Shop local in Denver:Broomtail Kids (opens in a new tab)Wild West Baby Co (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. For formula, please stick with Kendamil Organic, an FDA-approved brand, and skip imported HiPP or Holle.

Health & comfort

Shop local in Denver:Natural Grocers (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. Please skip anything with essential oils, camphor or menthol. They aren’t safe for newborns.

Clothing

Shop local in Denver:Little Bird (opens in a new tab)Broomtail Kids (opens in a new tab)Wild West Baby Co (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. Please skip puffy snowsuits. They aren’t safe in a car seat.

Home & organization

For Micala

Shop local in Denver:The Mama 'Hood (opens in a new tab)Bosom Buddies (opens in a new tab)Balanced Root Apothecary (opens in a new tab)

Six weeks to six months

Next-stage things you can give now for later. Babies outgrow newborn gear within weeks, so clothes here are in 3–6 and 6–9 month sizes.

Sleep

Crib

Need 1 Group gift

Over $100, so a great one to go in on together. Claim it for your group.

Buy only: must meet the federal crib standard.

Shop local in Denver:Wild West Baby Co (opens in a new tab)Broomtail Kids (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. Please skip crib bumpers, pillows and loose blankets.

Carrying & outings

Play & development

Shop local in Denver:Where the Sidewalk Ends (opens in a new tab)Beyond the Blackboard (opens in a new tab)Little Bird (opens in a new tab)Shop at MATTER (opens in a new tab)The Bookies (opens in a new tab)

Good to know. Please skip amber teething necklaces and numbing or homeopathic teething gels; the FDA warns against both.

Feeding, around 4–6 months

Shop local in Denver:Wild West Baby Co (opens in a new tab)Broomtail Kids (opens in a new tab)

Clothing, bath & hair

Shop local in Denver:Little Bird (opens in a new tab)Broomtail Kids (opens in a new tab)Wild West Baby Co (opens in a new tab)

For Micala, months 2–6

Shop local in Denver:Bosom Buddies (opens in a new tab)

Make it yourself

How-tos for the registry’s “Make it” options. Planning to make one? Claim its “Make it” option on the registry so nobody doubles up.

Sewing and no-sew

Pre-wash all fabric before cutting. Organic cotton, linen, wool and silk are the family’s favorites.

No-sew stretchy wrap

Two wraps
  1. Buy 5.5 yards of 100% cotton jersey, 60 inches wide.
  2. Cut it lengthwise into two strips about 24 inches wide.
  3. That’s it: jersey edges curl but don’t fray, so there’s no hemming.

Claim it on the registry: Stretchy wrap

Cloth wipes and washcloths

  1. Cut 8×8-inch squares of organic cotton flannel (or terry for washcloths), two per wipe.
  2. Sew right sides together with a ¼-inch seam, leaving a 2-inch gap.
  3. Turn right side out and topstitch all the way around to close the gap.

Claim it on the registry: Cloth wipes · Washcloths

Burp cloths

  1. Cut one 10×20-inch piece of cotton flannel and one of cotton terry.
  2. Sew, turn and topstitch the same way as the cloth wipes.
  3. Fastest version: organic prefold diapers work as burp cloths as is.

Claim it on the registry: Burp cloths

Fitted bassinet or crib sheet

  1. Ask Gabriel for the mattress length, width and depth.
  2. Cut fabric to (length + 2× depth + 3 in) by (width + 2× depth + 3 in).
  3. Cut a square from each corner equal to the depth + 1.5 in, then sew the corners.
  4. Hem a casing around the edge and run ¼-inch elastic through it.

Safety: The sheet must pull tight on the mattress with no slack. If it slides or bunches, please don’t gift it.

Claim it on the registry: Bassinet sheets · Crib sheets

Muslin swaddle blankets

  1. Cut 47-inch squares of organic cotton double gauze.
  2. Roll-hem all four edges.

Claim it on the registry: Muslin swaddle blankets

Hooded towel

  1. Fold a washcloth corner to corner into a triangle.
  2. Pin it to one corner of a bath towel.
  3. Stitch along the two outer edges.

Claim it on the registry: Hooded towels

Silk-lined bonnet

  1. Find a free baby bonnet pattern (search “free baby bonnet pattern”).
  2. Cut one outer from organic cotton and one lining from silk charmeuse or habotai.
  3. Sew each into the bonnet shape, place right sides together, and stitch around the face edge.
  4. Turn and topstitch.

Safety: Use soft cotton ties no longer than needed to tie under the chin.

Claim it on the registry: Silk-lined bonnets · Next-size bonnets

Nursing cover

  1. Hem a 36×48-inch piece of muslin.
  2. Add a 24-inch neck strap with two D-rings to one long edge.
  3. Sew a strip of boning across the top edge so it holds open.

Claim it on the registry: Nursing cover or cape

Washable canvas caddies

  1. Sew a canvas tote and box the bottom corners 3 inches.
  2. Add inner pockets from a second layer of canvas.

Claim it on the registry: Caddies

Balms and body care

Use food-grade ingredients only and no essential oils or fragrance. Melt in a double boiler you keep for crafts, pour into glass jars, and label each jar with the date.

Calendula-infused oil

The base for the balms below
  1. Fill a jar halfway with dried calendula flowers and cover with olive oil by 1 inch.
  2. Warm in a double boiler on the lowest heat for 2–3 hours, or leave in a sunny window for 4 weeks.
  3. Strain through muslin into a clean jar. Keeps 6–12 months.

Claim it on the registry: Ointment

Lanolin-free nipple butter

Two 2-oz jars; keeps 3 months
  1. 2 tbsp unrefined shea butter, 1 tbsp cocoa butter, 1 tbsp calendula-infused or olive oil, and 1 tsp beeswax pellets (optional, for a firmer balm).
  2. Melt gently in a double boiler and stir.
  3. Pour into small glass jars and cool uncovered.

Claim it on the registry: Nipple care

Gentle zinc diaper balm

Two 2-oz jars
  1. 3 tbsp shea butter, 2 tbsp calendula oil, 1 tbsp beeswax and 1.5 tbsp non-nano zinc oxide.
  2. Melt the shea, oil and beeswax, then remove from heat.
  3. Whisk in the zinc oxide and pour into jars.

Safety: Wear a mask while measuring zinc oxide so you don’t breathe the powder.

Claim it on the registry: Diaper balm

Whipped shea and jojoba hair butter

  1. Melt 2 tbsp unrefined shea butter and stir in 1 tbsp jojoba oil.
  2. Cool until just firm, then whip with a fork until fluffy.
  3. Spoon into a small glass jar.

Claim it on the registry: Hair care as curls grow

Oat bath sachets

  1. Tie ¼ cup plain rolled oats in a small muslin square.
  2. Make a set of 8–10 and pack them in a jar.

Claim it on the registry: Gentle or no-rinse cleanser

Also lovely to make

Not on the registry, but always welcome.

Rice heat pack for Micala

  1. Sew a 6×10-inch cotton pouch (or use a clean cotton sock).
  2. Fill with 2–3 cups uncooked rice or flaxseed.
  3. Stitch or knot it closed.

Chip in

Gifts toward help we’ll hire. Mark it here so Micala and Gabriel know, and include your gift with your card.

Postpartum doula fund

Chip in toward a few hours of postpartum doula support.

Be the first to chip in.

Shop local in Denver

Independent shops around town. Stock changes, so call ahead for a specific item. Most ship if you’re out of town.

No independent Denver shop we found sells new car seats or strollers. For those, the maker’s site lists authorized local retailers.

Ultrasound of Baby Burns-Konkle
First hello · May 2026

With love and gratitude,
Micala & Gabriel

Claiming as a guest ·

Who’s this gift from?

So Micala and Gabriel know who to thank. We’ll remember it on this device.