Screaming During Diaper Change

[cbg]

Hi - my 11 mo occasionally SCREAMS through diaper changes, and other times just squirms like crazy to turn over.  Any idea why he has such an aversion?  I never had this with my dd.

Thanks!

[lukemom]

My DS did the same thing from about 10months to 12months. Maybe it's just a boy thing!  They are a handful aren't they?!!!!  LOL! He was a nightmare to change and it took two of us most times.  He is now 14 months old and is much better. I guess kinda grew out of it, but I would always tell him it's time to change your diaper and I always give him something to play with that he normally wouldn't be allowed to play with, the remote, cell phone, keys.  That helped! Now he likes it when I sing.  Never could figure out why he was so resistant.  Hang in there!!!  Hope that helps.

[~inbalance~]

We had this problem too, and I know a lot of moms experience it at that age.  It was really hard to keep DS still, but it did get a little better after a year.  Even now though DS doesn't like staying still to be changed.    I think personality has a lot to do with it as well.  Singing and really animated facial gestures sometimes help keep him still, but not all the time!  Kinda depends on what mood he's in!

[okinawamama]

We too experience this (and still do, my son is 11mo), and it is a total nightmare. I had to get it on video, because the amount of screaming and flailing around is unbelievable!!! I am literally sweating by the time it's all said an done. I have resorted to laying my leg lightly over his tummy, I know its kind of extreme, but I can't stress to you how much he fights. It truly was making a disgusting mess during poopy diaper changes. Sometimes I can get him to watch the ceiling fan, but it's really hit or miss. I hope he grows out of it soon because I absolutely dread diaper changes (and clothing changes for that matter),

[cbg]

Thanks everyone - that really helps!  Will try more animation and some special toys.  Glad to hear I'm not alone!!!  I am amazed every day how different he is from my dd at the same age.  I knew she was an angel, but I didn't know how much of an angel until now!!!  I love ds to death, but boy, does he ever test me sometimes!!!

[jacsmummy]

My ds too was a real handful for a while there....it used to drive me mad, and likewise I would end up in a total sweat after a battle. I tried the distraction thing which was a bit hit and miss, he seemed to respond quite well to a certain song I would always sing the same so he got to know it, and would listen and kinda know what was coming?  I do it for getting dressed too,,,,,