I have just recently started having trouble changing my 8 month old's diaper. He is incredibly strong. He keeps flipping over, screaming, screeching, and crawling away when I'm trying to change his diaper. I've tried giving him toys to distract him. I've tried holding his arms down with my legs. I've tried continuously flipping him back over. I'm trying to teach him the word "no", but he is not grasping the meaning yet. Nothing that I've tried has worked. I have reached the point where I dread the next diaper change soley because of the fight that it brings. I forgot to mention that I'm a stay at home, so this fight happens 10 to 12 times per day. I have changed many diapers in my life, but I have never seen a child fight this hard. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm so exhausted.
2006-11-07 07:29:16 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
does he play peekaboo? I always have a light blanket nearby and I'll throw it over his head so he'll play that. Good luck!
2006-11-07 07:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahh I feel your pain!!
Have you tried to distract him with a toy? We let our son hold a toy while we change him.
He is also a wiggly little thing wanting to flip and perform acrobats on the changing table. I buckle him in and he just recently has started to show some signs of understanding the word no and the phrase be still. So, there is hope.
Good Luck!!!
2006-11-07 09:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by jns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your child likes the feel of the diaper being off. Let him run around the house with it off for a few minutes and then put a diaper on him. Talk to him about it and let him know that he can only be out of it for a short amount of time and he will understand after the first couple of days of allowing him to do this. If you are in a hurry and he needs to have a new one on immediately, you will need to be stern with him and make him understand that it is necessary to wear it. Make him realize who is boss.
2006-11-07 07:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by geo1985 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem but not as bad because my son will only do it once in a while. What works for me is singing silly songs really loud to get his attention and playing silly games with him like blowing on his belly beetween each wipe, also try making funny faces :). I know this sounds silly but i'll do anything to get his full attention and keep him still.
2006-11-07 07:55:21 · answer #4 · answered by topolove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he doesn't like the cold wipes. Try warming them. You can get a wipe warmer at Walmart. Or you could try giving him a sippy cup. Something to drink could be distracting enough to let you get the diaper changed.
2006-11-07 08:47:15 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my lil sis did the same i know it sounds like it might hurt them but it wont, lay them in the bed and have all the things you need to change them then lean over a little and lay your arm/the area above your wrist across his chest or stomach DONT PUSH DOWN but keep a firm arm across so he cant roll or flip and if hes anything like my lil sis he WILL scream bloody murder but it isnt hurting him he is just very mad keep trying this every time and DO NOT give in to him and let him do it his way that will show him that he will always get his way and a lot of babys just scream to get you to stop
2006-11-07 08:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to blow softly on their faces for a few seconds (I was a world champ quick-draw diaper changer). It sort of takes their breath away in a tiny surprise and they hold still. I like the wet wipe tossed for a second on their head idea from above, too.
2006-11-07 07:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to tell you but my daughter was the same way at that age and is now 20 months and STILL does the same thing but is even stronger..usually i have to pop her alittle on the side of the leg and she will be alittle bit more still. But if you find something that works let me know
2006-11-07 08:02:28 · answer #8 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I feel for you I have a 10 month old but he is walking so he rolls over real quick stands up and runs away from me. things that work best for me is putting my legs over his arms so he can't move or pulling his shirt up over his head to keep his arms back ( he likes to stick his hands in his poopy diaper) but it doesn't always work he thinks no is funny so good luck and I'm gonna check back to see if there are any good pointers for me also
2006-11-07 07:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by freckleface 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son carried out the comparable subject around 6 months. He grew to become into quiet and infrequently cried and then growth he grew to become right into a monster. He grew to become into teething on the time yet he's now 11 months previous and remains greater maintenance than he grew to become into for the 1st 6 months. i think of they only become older and start to appreciate what is going on around them. in addition they get smarter and start to tug our strings. he's now strolling and seems lots happier to benefit some independence. one subject I even have discovered from the two my teenagers is they are continuously dealing with diverse ranges. as quickly with the aid of fact the strengthen out of one the beginning up yet another. although, you ought to consistently hear to you mothers instinct and in case you think of you prefer her to be appeared at via a Dr than do. (If purely to alleviate your stress)
2016-10-03 09:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I throw one of the wipies on there head it gives you just enough distraction time to go for a fast diaper change.
2006-11-07 07:30:58 · answer #11 · answered by Jody 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋