14mo going MENTAL during nappy changes

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OK, I know a lot of toddlers don't like being changed and dressed, but ds goes absolutely mad. I really have never seen anything like it. It's kind of funny in a way but I don't like the fact he gets so worked up so many times each day. We've tried all the usual pinning/distraction/ignoring/changing standing up techniques, but I'm looking for fresh inspiration. Anyone got a nuclear solution?

No, sorry. But plenty of sympathy!

I am told it will pass. Depends what sort of a mood our DS (also 14 mo) is in. On a good day he will just about tolerate it with a few grumbles and groans. On other days, like yesterday, we will endure a full scale tantrum of magnificent proportions - writhing, arching his back, legs alternating between kicking and going straight and arms flailing etc. I just try to give him warning and speak nicely to him which probably sounds odd but sometimes it prevents a full tantrum. I just say "mummy needs to change your pants now, are we going to do this the easy way, nice and calm?" If i sense i'm in for trouble i try to give him his favourite cuddly toy to keep him calm.

No solution either but bags of sympathy. Since my son could roll over I had to, begrudgingly, ditch the change mat. I just couldn't bear the actual physical fight of getting him to lie down. We are now in a ridiculous situation where I basically chase around after him... Muttering "please don't poo, please don't poo" like a pleading mantra while I change him.
Sigh

What worked for us is downloading loads of episodes of Peppa Pig onto my iPhone and then whenever we do a nappy change he gets to hold the phone and watch one - they only last 5 mins so perfect timing! He knows now not to keep asking for pig because he only gets to watch one during a change. I've not had a peep out of him since starting this several weeks ago now, and he used to scream and thrash about like a thing possessed...

I'm really please to say yes! I was you two
Months ago with my DD and someone on here recommended a "rabbit changing may" you can buy it through amazon. It has straps over the arms if you google you will be able to find a pic. Seriously the best bit of baby equipment I've bought. Now
My dd just chills out strapped in rather than kicking poo everywhere. Unfortunately they seem to only do them in a rather off pink colour but I just can't recommend it enough.

Thanks all, I'm off to download Peppa and Google changing mats!

My dd is the same & I was going up the wall with it too. I don't know if this would work for you but I find that putting the change mat on the floor & then inviting her to come & lie down herself provokes less rage than picking her up does. I think she gets very cross at pants changing because she's a bit of a control freak by nature-wonder who she gets that from - and being swung round by the trews is something she feels out of control during. At nursery they say she's fine but there they change/check nappies at set times and apparently they all queue up almost for their turn. Massive sympathy / empathy to you Good luck

I pretend it's a police emergency and do flashing lights on my head and sounds and generally wind her up a bit! Been doing this since 18 months and things have got better.