The 2013 GCDC sets a new Guinness World Record!

It’s official! The 2013 Great Cloth Diaper Change (GCDC) set a new Guinness World Record of 8,301 babies changed into cloth diapers at one time.

The record was set on April 20, 2013 when participants around the globe gathered at 11:00 am local time to change babies into a 100% reusable cloth diaper. We achieved this goal with the hard work and dedication of 182 GCDC hosts in 20 countries around the world. Great Cloth Diaper Change events were held in: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Finland, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We are thrilled with the global reach of the GCDC and very proud of all of our dedicated GCDC Hosts.

The overall numbers for the GCDC, which include events that did not qualify per the stringent Guinness regulations, are 266 events total with 10,029 babies changed.

That’s a lot of babies showing the world that cloth diapers are a viable option and a smart diapering choice for modern families. The GCDC brings together a diverse group of families, many of whom already use cloth diapers daily, but we also have plenty of participants that have never used a reusable diaper before the event. Regardless of their prior experience with cloth diapers, everyone tells us that the fun and positive nature of the GCDC helps motivate them to continue cloth diapering their children.

Get Involved

Help us keep the momentum going throughout the year by sharing your enthusiasm for cloth diapers with your friends, family and community. As the coordinators of the GCDC, we at the Real Diaper Association (RDA) hope that the connections made on April 20^th are maintained throughout the year in local diaper circles, education outreach and cloth diaper advocacy. Every connection makes a difference. The Great Cloth Diaper Change showcases cloth diapers on an international stage, but it’s your daily choice to use cloth diapers and share your knowledge within your community that keeps spreading the word from family to family. Together we can show the world that cloth diapers are easy, accessible and fun.

-Michelle Dominguez
Event Coordinator, Real Diaper Association

For more information on the Great Cloth Diaper Change, visit our website at http://greatclothdiaperchange.com

Exciting News! Wee Little Changes is NOT Closing!

Exciting News! Wee Little Changes is NOT closing its doors, but rather opening under new management!  Please check our website in a few weeks for updates & new inventory!  

www.weelittlechanges.com

Wee Little Changes Closing Doors

The kids are getting bigger and the days of diapers are now far behind us.  After many months of indecision, we have decided to close our doors and move on to something else.  We are feeling both sad and excited about what the future holds.  A personal thank you to all our loyal customers.  Keep rockin cloth diapers on those beautiful babies of yours!

The entire store is marked down and you will find some awesome deals as the weeks go on.  Please don't wait too long to make your purchase... cloth diapers tend to go very FAST.

Please note, that all sales are final.

THANK YOU!

Two in Diapers

We've never had two in diapers at our house before. After four children, you'd think it would have happened at least once but no. Each child was potty trained before the next new baby came along. The oldest two boys were around 2.5 years old and our daughter was just under 2 (her choice, not mine, to be clear).

It's starting to look like that streak will come to an end though. Our youngest is just over 2.5 years old and absolutely NOT interested in potty learning at all. Sure, he'll go every once in awhile in the potty but he uses his diaper more often than not. Here's the kicker: In February, I'm excited to share, that my family will add a brand new addition via adoption! We are so excited about our newest little girl!! She is actually due on the same day as our second son's birthday which is really fun (though the odds of her actually coming that particular day are so slim as I feel that due date should actually be a due week, but that's a different post, lol).

Now it looks like I'll have to "put my money where my mouth is" in that I've been saying for a LONG time that I have enough diapers to diaper at least two kids! And while I know that's true, I just can't believe I'll actually have to do it. Lol.

I have been doing a lot of research on this particular issue and this is what I've come up with so far in the way of tips (remember, without the experience yet!):

1. Just because you had a favorite diaper with one child, doesn't mean it will be your favorite with the next one. All diapers fit all babies differently. Try a variety at first so you can find your real diaper love.

2. Wash more often. While I can easily go several days between washes now, I need to remember that I will need to be washing every day or every other day for quite awhile to keep up with the diaper laundry AND so I don't overstuff the washer.

3. It's easier to share one-size diapers between children who are on the same snap setting. This doesn't mean it's impossible to do it between settings, just easier if they ARE.

4. Don't forget to consider the diaper bag! Either use 2 smaller ones or use 1 bigger one. Either way, you need space for diapers for 2!

5. If you're making any portion of your diapering supplies (prefolds from t-shirts, wool longies or covers, etc) start early! The earlier the better! Projects always seem to take me longer than I expect so allow for extra time.

If you all have anymore tips for me, I could sure use them! Please comment on this post below and share with us if you have anything to add. :)

Christmas Cookies!

I found some really fun recipes to share with you all! Check them out! I think we are going to do the Advent Calendar cookie style thanks to this recipe. :)

1. Advent Calendar Cookies: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-recipes/christmas-cookies-gingerbread/advent-calendar-cookies-821007/

2. Candy Cane Cookies: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-recipes/christmas-cookies-gingerbread/candy-cane-christmas-cookies-820336/

3. Choo Choo Train Cookies: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-recipes/christmas-cookies-gingerbread/choo-choo-train-christmas-cookies-820368/

4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-recipes/christmas-cookies-gingerbread/chocolate-peanut-butter-balls-689320/

5. Dancing Ginger People: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-recipes/christmas-cookies-gingerbread/dancing-ginger-people-804807/

See you all tomorrow!

Knickernappies Winner and New Giveaway!

I'm not sure how, but I forgot to post the winner and new Knickernappies Giveaway in November!! :O

The winner of the one-size Knickernappies diaper in choice of in-stock color and insert (LoopyDo or microfiber) is...

Ticklemetiffyyyy!

The winner has been contacted and has 48 hours to respond and claim her prize. Congratulations!

On to the next giveaway!


For your mandatory entry this month, you'll need to do two things. First, go add yourself as a follower of this blog. Did you do that? *waits a moment* Good! Now in a comment, tell us, "Are you hoping for any diapers this Christmas? Which ones?"

As usual, this giveaway is for any in-stock color of a Knickernappies one-size diaper. The winner will also choose the insert (either microfiber or LoopyDo).

**Please remember to enter using an actual name! We've had several "anonymous" entries over the last few months and these aren't valid entries. I have to delete them! Also, you MUST include a way to contact you. If you don't include an email, I can't tell you you've won, so I have to move on to the next entrant.

Extra Entries:

You can earn extra entries once your mandatory entry is complete. Each item is worth one extra entry unless otherwise noted in parentheses following the item's description.

1. Become a Knickernappies facebook fan.

2. Be a Wee Little Changes facebook fan (2 entries).

3. Follow the Knickernappies blog.

4. Follow the WLC blog (4 extra entries in addition to the one within the mandatory entry from above).

5. Tweet about this giveaway, including @weelittlechange (no s) in the tweet. Limit of 10 tweets per contest. Come back and leave us a comment.

Rules:

This contest is open to US residents only and will run from Friday, December 2, 2011through Sunday, January 1, 2011. The winner will be chosen via random.org and posted here on Monday, January 2, 2011. Anonymous entries will not be counted and will be deleted. You must leave a valid email address in your comments so that a winner can be contacted. If our winner doesn't respond within 48 hours, a new one will be chosen. The diaper pictured here is an example only and not necessarily what the winner will receive. Again, the mandatory entry above must be completed before any extra entries will count. This contest is subject to change at the sole discretion of Wee Little Changes

Edible Ornaments!

It's that time of the week again! I've got some fun Christmas crafts for you and this time, I'll be giving you links to some really fun, edible ornaments!! These would make great gifts for family and friends or even just look super cute on the family Christmas tree. :)

As usual, these ideas are from www.familyfun.go.com/ and even more can be found there if you're interested.

Here they are:

1. Popcorn Ball Ornaments: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-ornaments/popcorn-ball-ornaments-689284/

2. Edible Ornament Cupcake: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-ornaments/edible-ornament-cupcake-685626/

3. Candycane Sign Post: This one will need a couple of adjustments to be edible! Just use a real candycane and add your sign post decorations to the wrapper of the real cane. :) http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-ornaments/candy-cane-signpost-668162/

4. Popcorn Garland! I don't have a link for this one, but you can thread popcorn onto string or floss using a needle for a fun, old time look. This one would also be easily done with ring cereal like Fruity Cheerios or Fruit Loops.

5. Cookie Ornaments: Again, I don't have a link for you but, gingerbread cookies in any shape you want with a hole in the top for stringing (try punching a hole in the dough before cooking using a straw) would make for some yummy, great-smelling ornaments. Of course, you can't leave them there for long! ;)

Have fun with your edible ornaments!