I have an almost 1 year old boy who is starting to become difficult when changing nappies - he tries to wriggle away constantly and is quite strong. Any suggestions to keep him still for 2 minutes?
2007-05-25 21:09:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I use this as an excellent opportunity to start teaching children the art of being still on their own. When they start to move or roll over, I gently but firmly place my hand on their chest/belly, look them in the eye and say pleasantly, "be still". I may have to do this repeatedly as they will not understand the words right away, but the hand on the belly gives them a bit of a clue and looking them in the eye tells them that I am serious about what I'm asking them. I have found this to work very will with all of mine.
2007-05-25 21:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by mennyd 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Sorry yet there is no longer something you're able to do. All my young ones have completed it. curiously all twelve months toddlers improve a mischievous streak the place they think of each and every little thing is a game. he will improve out of it, I could desire to enlist the help of my husband for containing the suitable 0.5 jointly as I take care of the backside. I in many situations get so annoyed that it starts to look humorous to me too. It in basic terms a small area of parenting so do no longer difficulty approximately it and luxuriate in what seems to be like an extremely stunning and cheeky little boy.
2016-10-06 02:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fun time...we have all been there!
I found giving them something they normally don't play with works....like an old remote control or small unused camera....that sort of stuff keeps them occupied. Also change them on the floor or couch as opposed to changing table. Tell them big kids change nappies there.
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2007-05-26 03:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him something he's normally not allowed to have.... For my 9 month old... this usually means.... the remote control to the television or the cordless telephone - two things he seems to be on a constant quest for but is rarely allowed to play with.
Other than that idea.....
What about singing to him and/or playing games? ABC's, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes song, This Little Piggy, etc.... Also tickles work good for distraction....
Mirror... hand him a small hand-held mirror.... he might like to occupy himself with that for a few minutes looking at his own reflection....
That's all I can think of for now...
2007-05-25 21:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree and really like the answer where you put your hand on their chest or belly and ..... but as a mother of 4 and my first 2, both boys, 11 months apart were a handful for a single mom. i used the TV, i sang, i made silly sounds...i did everything and anything that would work to keep diaper time less stressful. my 4th was the hardest...i'd start and he'd shout "i want daddy to change me". that got on my last nerve, especially if my husband wasn't home. i am sure i even smacked the older ones legs to keep them still, but that was 27 years ago.
maybe bribe him with something..." if you are very still while mommy changes you, you can have a popsicle when we are finished" , an extra bedtime story or i will push you on the swing. in my opinion, it has to be done and should be done with the least amount of resistance...whatever works!
2007-05-25 21:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kathleen W 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sometimes a toy will distract my 13 month odl. But most of the time I've just got to do it one handed. One hand holding him by the ankles up so he can't wriggle much, the other wiping and doing everything else.
2007-05-25 21:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
at work ) childcare center) we just talk to them and try to make eye contact with them (which is difficult) whilst nappy changing. If your talking with them, and put a toy in there hands too, it makes it easier. if your talking nicely, like "nearly finished, aww i know its cold its alright darling." or sing there favourite nursery rhyme. making it a positive time, not a "hold still, this is impossible! stop moving" kind of moment. they sense your stress and it will only make them cry more.
2007-05-25 21:53:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is one. I feel your pain. I have to put either a small toy or a cardboard picture book in her hands while still placing the palm of one hand one her belly to hold her butt down.
2007-05-26 09:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the same boat. I sit on the floor facing him and hold his arms down with my legs so he can't roll over. What a mess he can make!
2007-05-25 21:14:56 · answer #9 · answered by been_there_done_that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one thing that works with my grandson is giving him a diaper to play with and singing to him at the same time
not much will keep them still at that age
2007-05-25 21:18:27 · answer #10 · answered by Charlotte L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋