The Dreaded Nappy Change!

buddyIV · Mar 30th, 2012, 06:30 AM

Urgh! Why does the nappy changing have to be so flipping hard!? In the 18 months of LO's life, I think we've had maybe 2 months where changing his nappy was easy. The rest of the time he's either running away with a poop-covered bottom, or screaming his head off and flailing around. I'm pretty good at staying calm and being patient, but there are times when I just feel totally exasperated and I can be a little short with LO. I know it's normal, but can any of you ladies think of any other tricks I could try?

I've tried everything I can think of: counting, singing, playing little games, bringing out special nappy-time-only toys, using his favourite toys, books, getting OH to help, I've even tried switching on the TV just to keep his attention for 2 minutes. But nothing works to keep him settled whilst I change his nappy.

It takes around 30 minutes to change his nappy at the moment, which just seems absurd! Any tips ladies??

cherryglitter · Mar 30th, 2012, 06:31 AM

watching this as jake is the same

buddyIV · Mar 30th, 2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cherryglitter

watching this as jake is the same

There have been moments when I've found myself literally lying on the floor, wipe in hand, watching as my boy skips off down the hallway nappy-less, laughing at me, only to then pee on the floor and look at me as if it were my fault that his feet are now wet.

Funny now, but not so funny at the time!

Kate&Lucas · Mar 30th, 2012, 06:40 AM

Have you tried doing it standing?
Lucas has only really been through one phase of being really awkward to change his nappy, and I took to holding him up with one hand and wiping with the other. He still tried to run off but he definitely wasn't going anywhere

buddyIV · Mar 30th, 2012, 13:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kate&Lucas

Have you tried doing it standing?
Lucas has only really been through one phase of being really awkward to change his nappy, and I took to holding him up with one hand and wiping with the other. He still tried to run off but he definitely wasn't going anywhere

I will be trying this out first thing in the morning! Thanks x

Arcanegirl · Mar 30th, 2012, 13:25 PM

Have you tried food? We tempted Alex with some fruit, a biscuit, whatever he could hold and nibble at

Fabby · Mar 30th, 2012, 13:30 PM

We have to put mickey mouse clubhouse on EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!! If we are out I putit on you tube on my phone!! It's the only thing that keeps him still. Nothing else!

buddyIV · Mar 30th, 2012, 13:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabby

We have to put mickey mouse clubhouse on EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!! If we are out I putit on you tube on my phone!! It's the only thing that keeps him still. Nothing else!

I used to put the TV on during nappy changes and it worked amazingly well for a little while, but if I try it now LO just tries to get up and get closer to the TV, and gets even more annoyed when I try to stop him. I was gutted when that trick stopped working! I might try on the phone though...maybe LO will find it interesting again if its on a different kind of screen? Thanks!

Mar 30th, 2012, 06:30 AM	#1
buddyIV Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 766	The Dreaded Nappy Change! Urgh! Why does the nappy changing have to be so flipping hard!? In the 18 months of LO's life, I think we've had maybe 2 months where changing his nappy was easy. The rest of the time he's either running away with a poop-covered bottom, or screaming his head off and flailing around. I'm pretty good at staying calm and being patient, but there are times when I just feel totally exasperated and I can be a little short with LO. I know it's normal, but can any of you ladies think of any other tricks I could try? I've tried everything I can think of: counting, singing, playing little games, bringing out special nappy-time-only toys, using his favourite toys, books, getting OH to help, I've even tried switching on the TV just to keep his attention for 2 minutes. But nothing works to keep him settled whilst I change his nappy. It takes around 30 minutes to change his nappy at the moment, which just seems absurd! Any tips ladies??

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Kate&Lucas Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mersey Shore Posts: 5,218	Have you tried doing it standing? Lucas has only really been through one phase of being really awkward to change his nappy, and I took to holding him up with one hand and wiping with the other. He still tried to run off but he definitely wasn't going anywhere

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Fabby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,509	We have to put mickey mouse clubhouse on EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!! If we are out I putit on you tube on my phone!! It's the only thing that keeps him still. Nothing else!

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