Screaming bloody murder during nappy change

**SpaghettiMonster** · 05-07-2012 11:20

The past few days every time we've gone to change DS nappy he screams his head of and tries to crawl away. He is so distressed and to an outsider it probably sounds like we are hurting him.

He use to only do this in public toilets but now he's even doing on his own change table.

I've tried to distracted him with different things, even my phone that he normally is not aloud to have but he just throws it to the ground and continues to scream.

He doesn't have any rashes or anything like that. I just can't figure it out.

Someone tell me it's just a phase and that it'll pass very soon.

It's getting harder for me to change him when I am by myself because I am having to use one hand to hold him still and he is a very strong little boy so it's not easy.

**beebs** · 05-07-2012 12:07

My DS2 does that, he has sensory processing disorder and the feel of a nappy change is just awful for him. Does your LO have any other sensitivities to food or fabric etc?

**SpaghettiMonster** · 05-07-2012 13:18

Originally Posted by beebs

My DS2 does that, he has sensory processing disorder and the feel of a nappy change is just awful for him. Does your LO have any other sensitivities to food or fabric etc?

No none at all. If he does then it's a new thing that's only developed within the last few days. He seems to have better skin then I do actually.

Thing is even before when he did have a rash he would still lay there happily unless he was already in a mood.

**tubster** · 05-07-2012 22:12

My DS was like that! He started hating the change table or getting changed around 11 months old. He used to scream and try to get up and crawl and everything! Usually my DH has to hold him down while I change him! When DH is not home I had to do it on the floor and hold him down with my legs! Its lasted about a month I think. Then it got better, he still hates getting changed, but wont scream. Now he is 15 months old and everytime I try to change him he would try to get up, touch his poop, pull his nappy etc etc.
I always give him something different to distract him, like my makeup brush, his toothbrush, breast pads, lol ANYTHING that works. Once I remember he done a big pooy and I was by myself, I couldnt hold him down, so I end up taking his nappy while he was standing then run his bumb under water to clean away the poop~
I think its a phase, it does get better

**Pipsicle** · 05-07-2012 22:25

My 16 mo DD has done this since she could crawl too (5 months). It seems to be a long phase for us so far but most of my friends kids are the same! The only thing that keeps her still is holding/eating the sudocrem. Not optimal but it's her mouth

hehe we also use nappy pants at times when she's most will full they are just easier

Just letting u know ur not alone

**Pesca77** · 05-07-2012 22:56

My DS (10mths) has just started doing this too. He screams so loud and distressed that it's like he's in severe pain - the neighbours must think i beat him. But as soon as I sit him up he's smiling!

**Stiflers Mom** · 05-07-2012 23:03

Mine went through this phase a few months ago, she now gets the nappy/wipes and lays down for me (20mo).

Hopefully it's a short-lived phase for you.

**AllYouNeedIsLove** · 05-07-2012 23:32

Ds went through that too, shayne rowley has a book called dream baby guide and it has a section on communication which is awesome!
Try giving bubs a ten minute and five minute warning to let them know the change is coming and they can finish doing whatever they are doing, give them tasks such as getting the nappy for you and the wipes so they feel like they have a bit of responsibility and perhaps a sticker chart when done?