13 month old tantrums - what to do?

[KBLondon]

My 13 month old is going through a phase of throwing horrible tantrums whenever anyone tries to put her on the change table, in the buggy, or in a car seat. She basically just wants to be held all the time.

When I try to put her on the change table or in the buggy she arches her back and screams. She's been doing this since 11 months but it is getting worse and I'm no longer able to distract her. I used to hand her the nappy cream or wipes when changing or a water bottle or toy in the buggy, but she now just angrily throws anything I give her on the ground.

Obviously we need to be able to change her nappy and get out of the house (she's the size of a 2 year old so carrying her everywhere isn't an option).

I was unprepared for the tantrums to start so early -- I'd heard of the terrible twos but didn't expect it to hit now!

Has anyone had a similar experience and does anyone have any tips?

Interested in this, my 12 month old is the same

Sorry I’m not much help but my almost 2 year old started this at around the same age. I have come to the conclusion that some must start early with this behaviour? I have a 9 month old who i can tell already is totally different and chilled compared the my first. I guess they all have their own little personalities 😅 Good luck! Things do get slightly easier as they become more understanding x

How much fuss are you giving to the tantrum? When DS started this I ignored the behaviour and carried on with what needed to be done without interacting. Then as soon as the tantrum had ended I interacted with him again as if the tantrum hadn’t happened. He soon got bored of stropping as he knew he wouldn’t get his own way. I also changed him on the floor as that reduced my anxiety of a thrashing child high up.