She's ten months old. Sometimes I can change it peacefully but most of the time, it's a struggle. I heard that this is normal. Is it? And how long will it last?
2007-07-23 10:45:55 · 8 answers · asked by SmokyJD 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I suggest trying to distract her. Such as sing her a song, or let her hold a stuffed animal, or even have her hold the clean diaper. You can also make it into a game, like see how fast you two can do it, and try to break that time at the next change.
2007-07-23 10:53:06 · answer #1 · answered by stanleygregory2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, it's normal. I have routine wrestling matches with mine (she's 14 months) that started when she was about 9 months. I try giving her something new that she doesn't get except during changes--just something to hold and look at--even an empty shampoo bottle (just make sure she can't get anything out of the bottle) is interesting to them at that age. Also you could try making silly faces or singing a song that involves a lot of moving around on your part--I'm a little teapot worked for my daughter. I'm afraid it'll probably last until she's out of diapers--so good luck. Be creative.
2007-07-27 16:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Corozal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal, you never know how long it will last. It can be just days. It can be weeks, or even months. She might also never like to have her diapers changed again.
What worked with us for a while, I got some bubble gum, I chewed it up right before I changed her diaper. As I was changing her, I would blow and pop the bubbles. She thought it was sooo funny. She would sit there as i changed her, and she would just watch me blow the bubbles. I don't have to do this anymore, she got used to it. I would just make it fun. Like tickle her little tummy, play peak-a-boo. Make it a really fun experience for her, rather then something that has to be done.
2007-07-23 18:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by Umm Selma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, unfortunately this is pretty typical. Usually by that age babies just don't want to be bothered to leave what they're involved with and they don't particularly notice or care (yet) that their diaper needs changing. However, we know it does need to be changed so chances are you just have to put up with the struggle. I would explain (believe me, they understand a lot more than you think they do) that her diaper needs to be changed and that it will only take a minute and if she cooperates it will go faster and that she can go right back to doing what she was doing before. Be sure to arrange it so she can go right back to doing what she was doing before and she will learn to trust your word. After a while, hopefully it will go back to being no big deal again and you won't have to be so diligent about making sure she can resume her activity again so consistently.
2007-07-23 18:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is completely normal. With my son, I would give him an old cell phone of mine that still turned on to play with when I changed his diaper. Try finding something she loves to play with and give it to her during diaper changes. The phase will pass soon.
2007-07-23 17:56:48 · answer #5 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter does the same freakin thing. She cries like we are trying to kill her. I just give her a toy to hold while I hurry and change the diaper. It works most of the time.
2007-07-23 18:08:31 · answer #6 · answered by Brianna'sMomma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal. she mobile now and you changing her diaper is keeping her from going give her a toy to play with while you change her. my son went through this at the same age. a toy worked like a charm.
2007-07-23 17:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to sing the abc song or make funny faces to keep my little one distracted
2007-07-23 17:56:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mother'f3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋