My one-year-old has seemed to hate getting diaper and clothing changes since birth. It makes us both hate having to change him. Does anyone have tips? We dread changes now; it feels like a battle. Otherwise, we have a good time and a very close relationship since I am his only parent. Unfortunately, though, it also means that I don't have support, emotional or otherwise. It's all the more frustrating because it's such a simple, common thing that HAS to be done, and doesn't even have to take that long (though it does 'cause of the wrestling... he literaly won't be still the whole time. I've really had to practice patience.).
I appreciate your help and good ideas!
2006-08-31 15:14:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Give him a toy just before changing his diaper.
Kiss his tummy or blow raspberries on it to make a funny noise. He'll love it and look forward to it next time.
2006-08-31 15:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child has their own special personality. This may just be your child's nature to not want to be bothered by the mundane daily routine of things.
Is it possible that you have always dreaded changing him? In other words have you always approached the changing process as a chore? Is it possible that you are subconciously projecting an attitude that this isn't a fun process and maybe he is picking up on that and reacting to it?
Try to approach the changing of his diaper/clothes with an upbeat attitude. Be high spirited and funny. Make this chore a fun time, play time, even a tickle time with him. Try to make him laugh and play instead of fuss and fight.
One thing is, he will soon enough grow out of it.
Good luck.
2006-09-01 00:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by wetsaway 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT SPANK your child.
I have a child, now 10, who did the same. Standing up for a change worked well, giving her something to play with. Let him/her hold the clean diaper while you work on the dirty one.
My very best advice? Just resign yourself to the fact that this is your child's nature. Some are very laid back, some are not. I have 2 kids, one never fussed and one almost always did. Now 10 & 11 and both wonderful, nice children.
Be patient, grin & bear it, learn to laugh.
2006-08-31 16:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by joanne f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting a special toy that you think he will REALLY like just for diaper time . Maybe that will preoccupie him enough to get the job done . Or try makeing it a fun game and clapping and makeing a big too doo about it when he is good for you . If you want more advice or just want to talk to another mother of a rambunchouse little boy and a little girl then email me at brandi.smile@yahoo.com or go here http://www.myspace.com/brandismiles
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2006-08-31 18:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by brandi.smiles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your child while he's in the middle of playing something. It usually helps if he's standing and the diaper is only wet. I've heard that kids that age live "in the moment" and they don't realize that a diaper change takes only a minute. While changing him, distract him with something. perhaps a small photo album of loved ones or small toys. Good luck!
2006-08-31 15:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by blackngoldfan#1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI THERE IAM A MUM OF 4 AND 2 OF MY KIDS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM .
have you tried to give him a toy he likes to keep him occupied while you change him?or make funny faces and sing stupid songs that dont rime?even if you get a few cheap toys from the supermarket or $2 shop and give it to him only at change time ,maybe stick some pictures up on the ceiling for him to stare at.if you ahve any other questions about anything dont hesitate to ask .
2006-08-31 15:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may sound funny but try pull ups, allow your child to put them on himself. since my son was little we made games out of everything. put some clothes around both of you when you are getting him dressed. Let him pick it out, who cares if he has 3 shirts on, that's not the point he will get used to this daily ritual. And its super cute. But then again I make a game out of every thing I have gotten more strange looks in the grocery stores because i was singing the ABC song while shopping. Hey keeps the kid happy, and they learn something along the way
2006-08-31 15:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try making it a game. Say, lets see how still you can be while I change your diaper and if you are very, very still you get a sticker or something like that. With his clothes, you can start showing him how to put them on himself. Once he gets good at it you can make that a game too by saying "let's see how fast you can put your shirt on."
Good luck!
2006-08-31 15:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by Raspberry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spank it if it kicks their legs at you. Even at that age it always works.
2006-08-31 15:54:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋