I hate nappy change time...any advice please!!

[maddysmama]

My bubs has become a nightmare at nappy change time! As soon as i pop her on her back to change her nappy,she twists immediately on her tummy and tries to crawl away and starts screaming/crying when I put her back on her back. Then the struggle begins...poo goes everywhere...aargh:banghead:

I don't think it's the nappy change itself because its the same when I pop her on her back to change her clothes...she just wants to twist back on her tummy and crawl away.

Does anyone elses bub do this and if so, how on earth do you get that nappy on??? I can't seem to master putting it on from the other side!

Oh and I've tried giving her toys, mobile etc to keep her happy on her back, but she just flips over and then plays with them....

[Percy]

My DS is exactly the same. Its infuriating. He doesnt have a nappy on half the day!

He doesnt do it for DH though?

I would love some tips too!

[Oscar's mum]

hmm I think it is just a case of perserverance, that's what seems to work for me. Though we still struggle at least every 2nd nappy change!;)

[SnoozesWithCats]

I had some success for a few weeks with funny noises - not just talking or singing to her, but beeps and chirrups and boings and purrs - whatever sounds really really wierd.

The bad news though - it only worked for a month or so, after which I ran out of funny noises she hadn't heard before.

My current best technique I'm afraid wouldn't work for you - getting dd1 to climb right up on the changetable next to her head and chat to her!

[mrsd]

It's a bit of a struggle, MM !

I find that the only useful techniques are :

* distraction - obviously you're already trying that with the toy etc. I talk, sing, tickle - entertain - but it doesn't always work, and

*preparation - I make sure that the wipes are already out and separate (if needed), ointment open/presqueezed, new nappy is ready to put on so that the whole process is as quick as possible.

I also make sure that I have a good firm grip on little ankles - they might whinge but they can't escape. I try to counterbalance that by speaking calmly (and continuously) until they give up.

Don't know that that helps but my golden rule is - if the poo's too bad, bathe her (even if you have to refresh the water). It'll all come off then anyway.

Good luck !

[InSaneOne]

i sing to her and pull faces and tickle and play peekaboo. anything as long as you are doing something silly for them to watch they lay still enough to get teh nappy back on. try giving her a wipe or a clean nappy to play with too. something that they normally aren't allowed to play with.

[Oscar's mum]

something that they normally aren't allowed to play with.


Actually I find that helps alot! I have some matchbox cars that Ozzy is allowed to play with when his nappy is being changed but only then!;)

[sasha]

My daughter used to squirm a lot at change time too. I would just pick out a toy from the toy box, or a special book, and made it only available for change time. She would actually look forward to getting to hold the special toy or book, as I didn't let her have it any other time. I would make a bit of a fuss about it, and say 'ooh, change time, you get to play with...'.

This worked for us anyway. After a while, she just go used to laying still, and I didn't need to give her anything :)

Good Luck!

Sasha

[TLCC]

We put a hook into the roof above the change table and using elastic hooked on a cot toy that she could pull down and let go causing it to bounce up...she used to laugh at it and it kept her busy just long enough to get a nappy changed.

Having a special 'nappy only' toy though is a great idea. We used to give her pieces of sticky tape as it would take her ages to work out how to get it off her little fingers..but sounds like your DD would probably roll onto her tum to play with it.

good luck, hope this helps.

[wattle]

Isn't it totally frustrating! I don't have any answers :( Unfortunately ds has now taken to kicking me when my very pregnant tummy is leaning over the change table too. Grrrrrrrrr. :mad:

[kirstenriley]

on another thread awhile ago there were some really good suggestions, try putting a 3d stocker or any type really on the back of her hand for distraction, or grab some masking tape and make it into a ball and give it to her to play with so it sticks to hers hands a bit.

Mine is a bit older than yours(18 mth) so im into negotiating at the moment...lol....i have it down from 45 minutes to 5-10. Depending on what he is doing, i either turn off the wiggles or take away his toys until he is ready to lie down(i have started changing him on the floor in whatever room), he cracks it but i tell him "after we change your nappy"....and he knows exactly what im talking about....it has taken a few weeks but we are getting there.......thank god

[Kooy]

We used to give her pieces of sticky tape as it would take her ages to work out how to get it off her little fingers...

This brings back memories of when I (as a child) would do this to my kitten! Great idea! :D

(Sorry... a little off track I know.)

[SassyDiva]

Im glad Im not the only one going thru this :banghead: , getting the evening nappy and PJ's on is the absolute pits cause his tired as well as wanting to get away - the only thing that stops him in his tracks is the TV remote control (a true little male :laughing: ), I think this is cause he see's his daddy constantly holding it hence the attraction.... But I love the masking tape ball idea, Im gonna give that a go :thumbsup:

[blessedmummy]

i agree.. my youngest daughter is the same.. she likes to crawl away during nappy changes.. but i usually hold onto her ankles fairly firmly and see how it works (well, sometimes it does!) and just do it as quickly as possible... i have even put nappies on while they are standing up.. works! (bit harder if its poo, but just gently take it off slowly...) :)

[maddysmama]

Thanks for the great suggestions! Love the sticky tape :laughing: