Easy solution for changing diapers: Lay him on the floor, sit down next to him, and throw one leg over his belly. Make sure his hands are on the top half (not under your leg). You can change them pretty quick while they are stuck like that (and oddly enough, all three of my kids liked it!).
As far as getting him interested in potty training, I'd say make a fuss over how stinky he is....my daughter's only 15 mos, but she's getting tired of the stinky diapers...no one wants to play with her if she smells bad! I tell her she's stinky, and the next time she needs a change, she comes running with her stuff! (We'll be potty -training before summers up, if this keeps up!)
Good luck!How can I deal with my toddlers diaper change tantrums?
It sounds cruel, but if he's throwing a tantrum when you are changing a messed diaper, let him stew in it. Then, when he begins to whine and cry because his rear is sore after stewing for awhile, explain to him that this is why you tried to change his diaper. After awhile, he will realize that if he throws a fit, he has to sit in his own waste for awhile and it hurts.How can I deal with my toddlers diaper change tantrums?
For my daughter I use a change pad to change her diapers on. And every now and then when she throws a temper I use the snaps and snap her down to the mat. She relizes she cant move alot and she will stop.How can I deal with my toddlers diaper change tantrums?
I worked at a daycare center for quite a while with toddlers, and I remember specifically a little boy who had this exact problem. Just ignore his kicks and slaps if you can and when he realizes that you're not giving him any attention for the negative behavior...he will probably stop. But, since he is your child, giving him a smack on the leg would not hurt him greatly and might teach him the lesson. Best of luck to you- he will grow out of this. Remember that they are called the %26quot;Terrile Two's%26quot; for a reason! :)How can I deal with my toddlers diaper change tantrums?
First of all you are right in not spanking him it will not help the situation at all, and it will not make either of you feel better about diaper changes. Is there a toy he really loves? Maybe keep it put away, and only give it to him during diaper changes so he is focused on it. I often changed toddler diapers in front of the tv, so he could watch while I cleaned up. It may be time to switch to pull ups, that way you can at least get the new diaper on fast! Don't get angry, don't fight, if you stay calm he will calm down too. Tell him, firmly but gently, %26quot;no kicking, no slapping%26quot;. At 2 he is not too young for time outs, you can make him sit for 2 minutes in a time out if he fights during the diaper change.How can I deal with my toddlers diaper change tantrums?
When changing his diaper, diversion is the name of the game. I, too had a problem with this %26amp; would give him my cell phone. He won't be able to call anyone unless he hits %26quot;Send%26quot; %26amp; with all those buttons, chances are even if he does hit send, it won't be a valid number. Plus, the noises/lights are a good diversion. Either that or a favorite toy.
Let your child know that after you change his diaper, then you %26amp; him will do something special together. Don't confuse this with bribing; it's just spending quality time together.
Don't get too wrapped up with worrying about your son not potty training; you'll only drive yourself crazy. Some kids take longer than others. When you think about it, it's not like he's gonna be 20 years old not potty train.
Try to relax %26amp; enjoy him.How can I deal with my toddlers diaper change tantrums?
What I do for my son is give him a few special small toys that he only gets to play with during his changing times. He loves it. I let him pick them and told him what they are for. It has worked for several months now. As for potty training my son is a little younger than yours so I am just introducing it to him but I went a bought a potty chair and each time I go into the bathroom myself I take him with me and put him on it, he doesn't use it yet but he is starting to grasp the concept. Before putting him on the chair I let him check it all out the way he wanted to so he wasn't scared of this new thing. The entire time I use the bathroom I explain to him that I am going potty and that he can use the big boy potty too, that kind of stuff! When it does come time one trick a friend of mine has used on her 3 boys is to put Cheerios in toilet/potty chair and tell them to sink the ship. It helps with aim! There are some helpful potty training books and videos out there you might also try. GOOD LUCK!
