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Llanelli has played its part in a Guinness world record attempt on the number of real cloth nappies changed at the same time! Six mums and their babies from across Carmarthenshire took part in the nappy changing challenge, hosted by Carmarthenshire County Council, at the St Elli Shopping Centre on Easter Saturday. It was one of a number being held simultaneously across the globe. Now the wait is on to find out if the world record was set as the results will not be known for a few weeks yet. As well as the world record attempt, there was fun and games for all the family with face-painting, balloon modelling, magic show and arts and craft workshop from reusable materials. There were also lots of stalls and information and advice and Radio Carmarthenshire/Scarlet FM were there to broadcast the world record attempt as it happened. Council waste minimisation/recycling officer Karen Fulham said: “The aim of the event was to raise awareness of the benefits of using real nappies instead of dis...

Mums and dads in Carmarthenshire with babies in nappies are being urged to help set a world record. A Guinness World Record Nappy Changing Challenge is being held at the St Elli Shopping Centre in Llanelli on Saturday, April 23. Carmarthenshire County Council is hosting the event and is appealing to mums and dads to come along and join in the fun. As well as hopefully setting a new world record on the number of real cloth nappies changed simultaneously around the world, there will be fun and games for all the family. Children’s entertainers ‘Entertainment Explosion’ will be leading the fun, kids can get arty with Trysordy, and there will be stalls including Mothercare and Nappy Go Lucky, as well as lots of information and advice. Council waste minimisation/recycling officer Karen Fulham said: “The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the benefits of using real nappies instead of disposables, not only are they better for the environment but they are better for baby and cheaper in t...