he squirms, cries, and rolls away. he gets very upset and tries to crawl off.. any suggestions to calm him down or to make this easier for all of us..??
2007-03-05 07:17:40 · 7 answers · asked by spacey 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Aside from visual distractions, there really isn't much I was able to do when my kids went through this phase. Unfortunately I just had to learn to quickly change their diapers and hold them down the best I could. I used to put my legs on top of their arms to keep them from rolling over. It is just a phase and it will pass eventually. He will realize he won't get his way with this battle and give in. Time and patience will work.
2007-03-05 07:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 8mo old son doesn't love it either. Now I try to change him on the floor with one or two toys near him. If he's holding a toy he's much happier.
Question: does he have a diaper rash? My little guy was sick a few weeks ago and SCREAMED when he had a diaper change. Turns out the baby wipes were stinging his little behind, which was so red. We started soaking the wipes in water for 30 seconds or so, to remove the alcohol, and put heaps of Balmex on his bottom. The rash was mostly gone in a day (and so were the cries).
2007-03-05 07:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by tish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you, My two year old still does that. Sometimes if I change her diaper in front of the TV it helps. My daughter went through a phase were she had really bad diaper rash so I think this is why she hates it. Good luck
2007-03-05 07:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest still does this from time to time, especially when it's my idea instead of his. We did 2 things. First I prepped him saying it will be changing time soon and to pick a toy he wanted to play with (while I did my work). I changed all my kids on the floor (I know I'm strange) so he could set a few things for himself. I also got him to 'help' me change a baby doll at other time. Go get a diaper, get the wipes, get the cream, then he 'helped' me change 'baby'. This has helped, but not eliminated the wanting to get away. Some times you just have to get everything set and go as quick as possible. Good Luck.
2007-03-05 07:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by g-lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try keeping a special toy for diaper changing time. Sing funny songs to him..
2007-03-05 09:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by zsmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Natural Infant Hygeine aka Elimination Communication aka Diaper Free Baby..your son can wear a diaper still, especially at night..but take him to the potty when you notice he has to go. Good Luck
2007-03-05 07:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
try singing a song,or making funny noises.also,might be helpful if he is having a part in diaper changing,like holding a nappy until you need it,or giving you wet wipes,or holding the cream.you could also buy a toy,interesting one,maybe musical if that is his biggest interest at this period,and give it to him ONLY at nappy change.he will grow out of this phase,sooner or later.
2007-03-05 19:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by starshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋