Post by blueskiessmiling on May 31, 2016 9:03:21 GMT -5
This doesn't solve the tantrum throwing, or even the attempt to roll, but the best strategy for me is to v-sit (sitting with your legs straight out in front of you in a v-shape). Then I can lock LO in tight on either side. She hates it, but at least she can't roll or escape. She also loves the wipes, so sometimes I'll plop the container on her belly and she goes to town pulling them out.
We also have the Keekaroo Peanut changing pad and I think that helps contain her. It's a circus when I try to change her at my moms on a regular changing pad on the floor. Serious FWP.
Please tell me someone gifted you that. $100 is insane to me.
Yep, Gianna rolls over and sits up during diaper changes. Usually I get most of her poo off when I take the diaper off, but one time it got all over the changing table and me, and her face . I try to always hand her something to keep her busy.
Yesterday my sister was over and went to change her diaper and then we hear, "Help! I don't know what to do, there's poop everywhere!" LOL. There actually wasn't, she just hasn't changed one G's poopy diapers before. It was pretty funny though!
Post by jillywilly on May 31, 2016 10:13:26 GMT -5
Team temper tantrum over here, too. It's been nice the last week to have H around all the time to help - if there's someone else around one of us is normally at his head waving toys around and singing while the other takes care of business.
When I'm on my own, I normally try to tickle him and make silly faces so he's laughing while I lay him down, then distract with a toy, and keep him laughing as much as possible while I'm changing him. I'll stop in between to blow raspberries on his tummy or thighs if he's being cooperative and staying happy. When that fails, I've given up and just let him crawl around bare butt for 5 or 10 minutes for us to both re-group. Kid HATES having diapers and pants put on him.
Also, distractions - the wipes container, an old lotion bottle, diaper cream bottle, a book or toy - sometimes work. More often than not she's rolling over and trying to escape. Diaper changes involve lots of tears and screams now.
Oh, and she's obsessed with putting her hand in her poop. Pulling her hand away = more tears and screams.
Always change in changing pad. Ours has high contoured sides. I throw his pants over his face when I take them off which starts peek-a-boo. I also give him things including but not limited to: combs, spoons, teething meshy thing, socks, lotion bottle, books, changing pad cover, another diaper, or his battery powered clock.
Post by periwinkledaydreams on May 31, 2016 10:50:18 GMT -5
I change probably 50% of pee diapers with her standing up holding onto bookshelf, crib, whatever. I've always found it easier to change a diaper on a kid who can stand if I just let them stand the whole time. Poop we're 50/50 changing table or floor, on a mat, and she's barrel rolling, hands and knees and pulling up to stand everywhere regardless of which one.. I give an old necklace to play with and turn on a light and sound machine to start off, and that usually gives me enough time to at least get the butt clean. But again 50% of the time the new diaper is going on while she's standing up.
Post by billyhorrible on May 31, 2016 10:51:11 GMT -5
I have a couple tricks. I'll sing his favorite song, hand him non-toys like a thermometer or snot sucker. This morning I handed him a book. When I'm really desperate I let him suck on a wipe.
Oh, and she's obsessed with putting her hand in her poop. Pulling her hand away = more tears and screams.
LOL did she get lucky one time and actually get a hold of the poop? Or is she obsessed with trying to get to it since she isn't allowed/hasn't been able to?
I'm thinking she may have gotten a handful when dad changed her before. I'm really afraid to see what happens when she can remove her own diaper...poop paintings are probably in my future...
I give B something to distract her and it SOMETIMES works. My phone is usually the most appealing.
Pretty much this! We are going through this also as of recently... he also throws major tantrums when getting dressed. And eating. Actually, pretty much everything results in a tantrum... Currently he is worse than our 3yo... wtf.
Anyways, yes... we just give him toys (and recently my phone) to try and distract him... usually doesn't work well. Blowing raspberries sometimes helps a little bit too as he still thinks that is funny... though who knows how long that will last!
I'll add one that I have had great success with: give them a sticker or a piece of tape. It's something they can't usually have and it keeps them occupied dealing with maneuvering it around their fingers.
LOL did she get lucky one time and actually get a hold of the poop? Or is she obsessed with trying to get to it since she isn't allowed/hasn't been able to?
I'm thinking she may have gotten a handful when dad changed her before. I'm really afraid to see what happens when she can remove her own diaper...poop paintings are probably in my future...
A family I used to babysit for had to duct tape the front on their son's diaper to prevent him from pulling the tabs and removing it. They just kept a roll on the changing table. It worked!
I feel very lucky. L looks at a book while her nappy's being changed and the worst she ever does is roll over to one side. She does try to grab her shit if I'm not quick enough handing her a book, but so far the book's better than the poo.
I feel very lucky. L looks at a book while her nappy's being changed and the worst she ever does is roll over to one side. She does try to grab her shit if I'm not quick enough handing her a book, but so far the book's better than the poo.
Post by mrsmonogrammed on May 31, 2016 13:03:09 GMT -5
DD's changing pad is directly underneath the light switch to her closet so she entertains herself by flicking the light on and off. Most of her changes happen there for that entertainment factor. If we are downstairs or out and about I will just throw non-toys at her. Keys/remote/wipes/water bottle/dog toys- whatever works!
I feel very lucky. L looks at a book while her nappy's being changed and the worst she ever does is roll over to one side. She does try to grab her shit if I'm not quick enough handing her a book, but so far the book's better than the poo.
I always change E on his changing pad or one of those travel ones if we are visiting somewhere. Usually I throw his pants or shorts on his face and he plays peek a boo. This morning I had to lift him half upside down by his feet to keep him from grabbing at his dirty butt. I'll have to try the tape distraction veggiemo, that sounds like a great idea! +1 to not looking forward to when he can take off his own diaper. I'm going to keep him in onesies until he is potty trained if it keeps him from doing it!
V already tries to take off his own diaper. We need to put clothes on him immediately after he's changed and so far that's distracted him and makes him forget that he can try.
We change A on the changing pad with the strap secured as he screams and wiggles. The back of the changing pad is secured to the table but the front wasn't (it now is) so he rolled back, the front of the pad came up and he fell behind the changing table. It was horrifying, but he is fine. He still rolls though. At least he has never grabbed for poop. Is it too early to toilet train?
We always change E on his changing pad. Usually his shorts or non-toys keep him occupied long enough for me to get most of him clean before he finds his penis, then he just plays with that and giggles the entire time.
Post by missjenniebean on May 31, 2016 21:26:21 GMT -5
Usually have to give something as a distraction. She's still small enough for her pad. On the floor, it makes my blood boil. Usually end up have to make her cry if we are on the floor to get her to sit still. Mean mom? Maybe. Power struggle for sure though. And I thought a squirmy lil tiny baby was bad.
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