Is it normal for newborns to scream when changing nappies?

[NishaaS123]

my new born has been like this from day one screams the place down when changing his nappy anyone else experience this? I am just a paraniod mum he wouldn't be in pain or anything would he? Because he has been doing it since day the moment I close his nappy he goes silent lol

It’s probably the change in temperature.

My daughter didn’t like nappy change at first. (:

I would say it’s normal. If he were screaming after you’d changed the nappy I’d maybe think he was in pain or something but from what you say he just doesn’t like nappy changes. Probably a bit chilly once the nappy is opened.

Yeah. Both of mine did this as teeny babies. I think it was the change in temperature maybe? Anyway, it didn’t last forever. It doesn’t sound like your baby is in pain if they stop as soon as you’ve put the clean nappy on. I think it’s very common - I remember all of the babies in my NCT group doing the same thing.

Totally normal. Mine both did it. They grew up fine . Have you had the boy wee fountain yet as the cooler air hits. I learnt to angle a muslin to catch it.

Yes totally. I think it makes them feel weird and exposed! They do it when you change their clothes as well. Remember up until very recently he was surrounded by amniotic fluid and all scrunched up inside you, the sensation of air on his body is alien to him and he probably doesn't know what to make of it.

If you are using baby wipes, are they too cold?

Absolutely normal. I think they don’t like being unwrapped at that age. I remember feeling awful about it, my DD used to scream like she was being murdered! Don’t worry, he’ll soon get used to it.

In general small babies don't like being mucked around with.
They like things warm and cosy and snuggly.

Absolutely normal. Both my dc’s did this. I think they just like being all snuggled up and they protest when disturbed!

Midwife here, have seen and done a million nappy changes and my answer to this question is

Hellll yeah

Mine hated the cold changing mat, it was better when I put a towel over it.
Everything to hand when you're changing, easy clothes, and stick the new nappy underneath so you can pop it on as quickly as possible.

But yeh, it's totally normal, especially in the middle of the night.
Wait until a year old when you have to use your legs to pin them down to stop them rolling their shitty arse all over the bedroom carpet.

Seriously though, don't feel bad about the crying, just get if done as quickly as possible. They get used to it.

It might also be the lying down flat on a mat

Most of the time you might be cradling the baby

My experience is that with first born his didn’t mind nappy changes as a baby but when he got to a toddler before potty training he hated nappy changes and would rather sit in soiled nappies than let me change him. It was horrific

Yes normal.
Mine also reacted to air conditioning in shops/buildings. Could wheel the pram into Argos or the Bank = screams like I was killing them. Wheel out = silence.

Mine did when he was teeny. After a few weeks he became obsessed with staring at the folding chair propped in next to his change mat, though, and then he chilled right out and started to enjoy nappy changes.

Totally normal. All three of mine were screamers at nappy changing time when they were newborns. You'd have thought I was doing something dreadful to them.

You just get on with it, and I certainly never worried about the temperature of the wipes.

Totally normal, and also normal for you to be upset/startled by it. Babies crying is supposed to make us feel uncomfortable so that we act to protect them. Unfortunately they cry about things that you have to do, like changing nappies. As others said I think it's the sensation of cold air on their skin. There they are, all nice and snug and then you suddenly start faffing on with them and making them cold.

I do remember googling heated baby wipes around that time. Don't do that.

Thank you so much guys definitely puts my mind to ease lol hes only 11 days bless him hopefully after a while he will get used to it lol

I have a big toddler who is just as bad, I've found it easier to do nappy changes on my knee now.

I guess years ago before changing tables and disposable nappies all mums changed on their knee but I don't know of anyone else who still does it.

Yep totally normal!