The Great Cloth Diaper Change 2015 is happening this year on April 18th Saturday. This year GCDC is celebrating its 5th anniversary and this will be Buggies and Babies 4th year hosting!! We are thrilled once again to be hosting and hope many of you will join us to surpassing last year's record of 8400 + participants.
This year we will be hosting the event at the indoor, family fun play space "Kid Ventures Eastlake"!! We are so excited to be able to bring the GCDC to you in such a fun venue equipped with its own cafe!
Check in begins as early as 9:30 AM which will allow you and your guests to enjoy the play space for a bit before the actual count begins. We do ask that our participants arrive no later than 10:30 am so we can ensure we are all gathered and prepared for the change promptly by 10:55 am.
This year there are 3 ticket options when you register:
1) RSVP only - free ticket. Registers you and one child to participate in our GCDC event and includes your entry to Kid Ventures
2) $5 donation. Registers you and one child to participate in our GCDC event and includes your entry to Kid Ventures. Also for each $5 donation you will earn an entry to win a Tula Baby Carrier. You're welcome to donate multiple times.
3) $17 ticket registration. Registers you and one child to participate in our GCDC event and includes your entry to Kid Ventures. You will also receive a GCDC t-shirt, 1 entry to the Tula Baby giveaway, and a guaranteed gift bag.
**please follow this event on our Facebook event page as well to get up to date details**
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Each participant (adult over the age of 18) must be paired with ONE child 39 inches or shorter. When you check in to the event you will be provided an identification sticker that provides you and your child an entry to the event. Also PLEASE BRING SOCKS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Kid Ventures has a large parking lot available to everyone.
Do I need to pay for admission to Kid Ventures?
No - KV has kindly offered our guests free entry to their venue! The Spring Fair event happening concurrently as the GCDC is opened to the public which requires a $5 entry fee. You, as a GCDC participant, will only need to check in at our table so we can provide you and your guests entry. You and your guests will be required to sign the KV waiver priot to entry.
Is my partner/another child allowed to the event?
Yes, you and your guests are welcome to the event free. PLEASE NOTE at the official count only you and your child will be allowed into the designated count area. Your other child will be inside the play area where they can play and/or view the count occuring. The count is about 5 - 10 minutes so please accout for this if you will be bringing other children.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
PLEASE BRING SOCKS FOR YOU YOUR CHILD TO WEAR.
Bring the cloth diaper to change into. Each child must be changed into a cloth, reusable diaper that can be purchased online, at a brick & mortar store, or is offered through a diaper service. Make sure to bring this diaper. It does not matter what type of diaper a child arrives in.
Water is OK to bring but OUTSIDE OTHER BEVERAGES/FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED.
Who benefits from the the donation and/or ticket proceeds?
All net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Real Diaper Association, a non-profit organization that works to advocate for and support the use of cloth diapers. The RDA also uses the funds to research through science and evidence base studies the benefits of using cloth. The RDA also collects funds to organize diaper circles throughout the world as well as launch the Great Cloth Diaper Change event each year.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email the event host melissa@buggiesandbabies.com or call 866.502.1004 ext 4
Is my registration/ticket transferable?
YES! Please email the event host to let us know who the ticket will be transferred to.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, please email the event host to update your registration information.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your ticket information on file. We will look your entry up by name and/or ID.
What is the refund policy?
There are no refunds. If you do not make it the event your ticket payment, if any, will be donated to the Real Diaper Association.
If my name is selected for the raffle do I need to be present at the event?
For our Tula Baby carrier giveaway, no you do not need to be present. The winner of that raffle will be selected that evening April 18, 2015 after 6 PM PDT.
All other giveaways, yes, you will be required to be present.
Are pictures allowed?
During the count no other photography or videography is allowed other than our official photographer and/or videographer. Otherwise, before and after the event photos and videos can be taken by you.
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