Toddler fighting nappy change

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Title says it all, DS hates his nappy being changed at the moment, it's probably just a phase I guess. Any good tips? Distractions only temporarily work and often it can be a real battle when it's needed. Thanks.

I would always give mine a new object they've never played with before. Like a really random household object, it worked for a while. Or getting some cheap little toys from Poundland. Hide them away and only give one during nappy change time. Once this stopped working, I would tell my little one funny made up stories and it really gaged his attention so he would lay still and listen intently

How old is he? When my DS started fighting it we changed to nappy pants, he seemed happier to be stood up for changing rather than lying down so was easier for us.

Depending on age try mumsnet judo.

You sit on the floor at a right angle to the baby.
Put your leg straight out over baby's tummy to pin he/she down.
Change nappy.

Is it any easier when standing up? Or alternatively you could try offering them the potty. Mine potty trained really early because one he understood that meant no nappy changes he was very enthusiastic.

I literally have to pin my just turned 14 month old DS down. Every single nappy change. Every single clothes change. He has the strength of a bull. Am currently laying in bed whilst he’s in his cot chattering away to himself. Just changed nappy number 4 of the day. It’s a daily struggle but they do grow out of it.

I transitioned to nappy pants at 8 months so he can be charged whilst standing. Different nappy type, same story.

How old? Over 2 and the most obvious solution is see if they seem ready for potty training. Younger and I’d say taped nappies (not pull ups as they require a full bottom half strip to get the new one on), pin them down and be as quick as you can.

This is an every day thing with my almost 4 year old, I avoid pull ups because they mean a complete strip off of the bottom half. At home it's not too bad because I can use my leg and something behind his head to stop him pushing too far back but out and about it is a nightmare. Baby changing tables are long enough for older children and there is nothing to stop his dystonic movements which means he's at real risk of falling from the table. I hate changing him on the floor, it feels undignified. Just because he's disabled doesn't mean he's any less of a person. He can't stand and he can't be distracted by keys/toys etc because he hasn't yet learned to hold a toy. He's blind which means a screen isn't a distraction to him either. I dread every single change. I have no advice but I do send empathy.