FAQ for the Great Cloth Diaper Change

We are so close to the big day! The following is a list of FAQ for our event;

Q: What exactly is the Great Cloth Diaper Change (GCDC)?
A: The GCDC is a fun, global, cloth diaper party where cloth diapering families and those interested in learning about cloth, gather to change their babies into 100% reusable cloth diapers and share support and knowledge within their communities. It is also an annual fundraiser for the Real Diaper Association (RDA), a non-profit volunteer led group which strives to support and educate cloth diapering families.

Q: Is this the first year for the Great Cloth Diaper Change?
A: No, this is the 7th year that the RDA has organized the GCDC.

Q: Are we trying to set a world record for the GCDC?
A: In the past, we have sought certification of our attendance records through Guinness World Records (GWR). We set the current (GWR) record for "most babies changed into diapers at one time around the world" on April 26, 2014 with 8,459 official participant pairs. We discontinued our working relationship with GWR in 2015 after their regulations for evidence reporting changed in such a manner that we could not guarantee the privacy of our infant participants. We still count all all participants and would love to surpass the current world record!

Q: What is the day and time for this event?
A: Our event in Boise is on Saturday, April 22 from 10am until noon. The official GCDC begins at 10:30 am and should be done around 11:15 am.

Q: Does it cost anything to participate in the GCDC?
A: No. Although the GCDC is also an annual fundraiser for the RDA, there is no fee. There will be raffle tickets  and other items for sale that are optional.

Q: Do I need to sign up or register ahead of time?
A: No. Free registration can be done online in advance via Eventbrite or at the event, starting a 10am. It will save time if you are registered in advance, but it is not required.

Q: What type of diaper can be used?
A: Any 100% reusable cloth diaper. In addition to commercially made diapers, we now accept diapers made by WAHM's, upcycled diapers, and sewn at home cloth diapers.

Q: Can cloth trainers be used?
A: Yes! We are now permitting trainers, as long as they are 100% reusable cloth trainers.

Q: Does my child have to arrive in a cloth diaper/trainer?
A: No. At the beginning of the GCDC, the child can be in a disposable or cloth diaper/trainer. The child must be changed into a 100% reusable cloth diaper at the official time.

Q: If I have twins or multiples, can one person change two babies?
A: No, there must be exactly one participant paired with each child. We recommend bringing extra help so that we can include all possible babies in the change.

Q: Can someone younger than 18 years old be the diaper changer?
A: Yes! We permit anyone who is capable of completely changing a diaper/trainer without assistance. Examples might be older siblings or caregivers.

Q: Is there a time limit that the diaper change needs to happen in?
A: No. The change must start at a specific time, but the change is not a race. We want the event to be enjoyable.

2017 shirts

2017 GCDC t-shirts arrived today!

 A very limited number are available. You can purchase now via Eventbrite or on Saturday at the event. 

2017 Community Partner: Domestic Diva Doula

We are excited to welcome a new local sponsor, Domestic Diva Doula.

Services include: an in person doula consult interview to discuss your visions and answer any questions, physical, emotional and informational support throughout your postpartum period, unlimited email and phone support and access to lending library.

Owner Violet Byington is a certified DONA International Postpartum Doula, a certified Evergreen Perinatal Education Lactation Educator, and a Prodoula Postpartum Placenta Specialist.

2017 National Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor: Pi Baby Boutique + Pi Baby Studio

We are proud to announce a new sponsor this year, Pi Baby Boutique!

Owner Heather Weavers explains what Pi Baby is all about; Pi Baby Boutique is located in Boise and was opened to serve as a hub for products that we know and love for our infants and children.

As a mother of quadruplets, the founder of Pi Baby Boutique was constantly in search for well made products that made caring for four babies not only possible, but fun.

The quadruplet babies, were born on Pi Day, March 14, 2015. This date lead to the obvious choice in name for the boutique.

As a company that primarily carries infant and children's apparel, we understand the importance of fun and innovative products that are durable.

We have teamed up with the Treasure Valley's expert in Cloth Diapers, Boise Cloth Diapers, to offer a local resource for all of your cloth diapering needs.

Products that we carry are products that we believe in, wholeheartedly.

2017 Registration & Guidelines

This is the 3rd year Treasure Valley Natural Parenting is participating in The Great Cloth Diaper Change. 

 

This year it will be held at Pi Baby Studio, located at 10870 West Fairview Ave, Suite #100, Boise, Idaho 83713. The doors will open at 10:00am and the event will take place at 11:00am. Please be sure to register before the event (via Eventbrite) and bring a clean cloth diaper or cloth trainer for each child that will be changed during the event. A small number of loaner diapers will be available, prior registration for a loaner (via Eventbrite) is required.

 

- All participants must be signed in and inside the designated changing area by 10:50am. The change has to happen at exactly 11:00am in order to count toward the official Great Cloth Diaper Change.

- Each participant must be paired with one child currently in diapers or training pants.

- Each child must be changed into a 100% cloth, reusable diaper or trainer. It does not matter what type of diaper a child wears prior to the change.

- Hand-made, upcycled diapers ARE PERMITTED in 2017, so long as they are 100% cloth and reusable.

- Before the signal to start, each participant should hold the cloth diaper they are using for the change, high in the air. The photographer will take "before" shots.

-At the sound of a loud start signal, all participants must remove their child's diaper and properly put on a 100% reusable cloth diaper or trainer. No photographs or video should be taken during this time.

- When the diaper change is complete, each participant should hold their freshly changed child in the air. The photographer will take "after" shots.

2016 Expo Activity Schedule

A new feature this year for the Expo is classes/demos/talks. On site registration will be open the day of the Expo, depending on availability. We strongly suggest that you register ahead of time, online via Eventbrite here.

Cloth Diapering 101 Class will be taught by Kimberly Amyx, owner of Boise Cloth Diapers from 10:15 to 10:45 am.

Babywearing in Action demo + Babywearing Dance Class will be taught by Heather Blake from 11:30 am to noon.

Myths of Breastfeeding Talk will be given by Betsy Ayers, La Leche League leader, R.N, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, from noon to 12:30 pm.

Babywearing 101 class will be taught by Amy York, a Babywearing Educator and co-founder of Treasure Valley Babywearers, from 12:30 to 1pm.

Yoga demo + talk will be given by Brittany McConnell, yoga teacher & founder of Desert Bloom Yoga, from 1 to 1:30 pm.