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Nappy changing arguments

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richpersoninapoorpersonsbody · 09/12/2011 19:28

Hi
This may sound like a very silly problem but I really don't know what to do and it's getting me down.
My dd is 10months old and is a very happy content easy going baby, however changing her nappy and dressing her is becoming a nightmare.
When I try and change her she kicks, wriggles and flips herself over in a desperate attempt to crawl away, most of the time she is laughing as she does it and she finds it all very funny. After a 45 minute nappy change today I don't! As soon as I put her back on her back she has flipped and gone poo covered bum and all. It really is a constant battle and yet it sounds so silly.
I've tried putting her back each time I've tried saying no in a firm voice, I'm not sure how or if I could restrain her in anyway so haven't attempted that.
What is worse is my dh goes away for work soon for a few months and the thought of these daily battles alone without his help in the evening really does worry me.
So someone either please help me or tell me this is normal (the thought of others chasing poop covered bums might cheer me up a bit)

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rubyslippers · 09/12/2011 19:30

Pull ups

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richpersoninapoorpersonsbody · 09/12/2011 19:32

Do all big stores sell them in small sizes?

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QueenOfFlamingEverything · 09/12/2011 19:36

We had this with DS, not just trying to escape but trying to get his hands in the poo [blurrgh]

What we now do is change him on the floor, with his arms out to either side of him, and the legs of whoever is changing him out in front (so legs rest over his arms), thus pinning him down.

Probably sounds crueller than it really is - he doesn't actually mind at all!

whenPaschagotstuckupthechimney · 09/12/2011 19:43

Totally normal. I also pin the shoulders down with my ankles.

Also distraction with anything - keys, toy,phone etc.

Albrecht · 09/12/2011 21:47

Yes us too. I find changing standing up easiest, lean up against a small table if necessary with a book to look at. Works for dressing too.

foolonthehill · 09/12/2011 22:03

if all else fails clip into reclined buggy harness with between leg strap to one side...use for pooey nappies.

Eventually the "game" gets boring for her too. less reaction will hjelp it to be boring....but I could never manage that very well

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richpersoninapoorpersonsbody · 10/12/2011 07:56

Thanks for the advice, this morning I used the legs to pin her technique and everything was a lot quicker :-) we did however have the mother of all tantrums and she is currently sat in the corner sulking and glaring at me.

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bishkek · 11/12/2011 22:54

Hi- i have the same problem with my 8 month daughter. We normally take her next to the bath, run the tap, take off the tights/trousers then a soiled nappy, wash her bottom under the warm bath tap, dry with a towel (she likes it when it is warmed up on a radiator) and when lying her down distract her with various things. Her favourites: having a bright (and not cold) towel covering her, blowing rasberries on her belly button while putting her down or soon after putting her down, rubber duck, blowing wind on her face or a nursery rhyme. She doesn't like when we are putting on a nappy, wriggles and straightens her legs and so i employ two methods. First is to gently bend her knees (when she is relaxed) and hold her feet together with one hand while putting her nappy on. Second is to stand her up (she doesn't fully straighten her legs when in standing position) and put pull-up nappy (so far only found pampers pull ups for her weight) or normal nappy (press back side to her back, lean her against me with her back and fasten the nappy from the front). Mostly distraction and novelty that works. This all may sound complicated but doesn't really take much time. When not at home, it is a bit more difficult but i learned to change her on my lap or while she is trying to walk on a changing shelf...

bankholiday · 12/12/2011 08:32

Distraction, distraction, distraction. I have some toys DS (9.5 months) gets only when I change his nappy. I also give him an old remote and, when things get desperate :o my mobile for a couple of minutes.I also have some pull ups on standby, but prefer not to use them as they are not so absorbant.

YaMaYaMa · 12/12/2011 14:18

I read what sounds like a great tip on here and I keep meaning to try it - get some stickers and stick one to the back of her hand while you change. It's apparently a great distraction. I'm thinking of using pull-ups if that doesnt work.

mendipgirl · 12/12/2011 14:19

I have a rabbits changing mat which incorporates a harness. Fantastic, best thing I have ever bought childwise. I had one terrible changing session with DD1 and went straight on the internet and ordered it.

mumtomoley · 12/12/2011 19:36

Same thing here. I try and put nappy on/dress him in whatever position he has decided he wants to be in.. but it can take ages sometimes when he is trying to crawl off and I need at least one other hand. We have found he is a little obsessed with one particular toy so sometimes that distracts him for long enough to get nappy on. So agree with the above, distraction!

naturalbaby · 12/12/2011 19:42

ooooooo yes! my 10month old has just gone through a few weeks of this and seems to now realise that i will change his nappy, and once i start i will finish the job!

getting dressed is another matter. i'm not impressed when my 3yr old stands next to me proud of himself for getting dressed all by himself and my baby has flung himself out of his t-shirt for the millionth time.

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