I know exactly what you're going through, my son was the same way.
The only thing that worked for us was giving him things that he wasn't really allowed... keys, an old phone, the remote control for the TV, an empty, clean and securely tightened tube of cream, a washed out vaseline tub... you get the idea! It definitely helped, although he'd still have his moments from time to time. We would also sing silly songs, and pull daft faces, although the forbidden items usually worked best!
It does get easier as they get older, but I know that doesn't help much when they're squirming all over the mat trying to escape, and you're getting very frustrated and in a mess trying to clean them up!
Good luck.How can i get my baby to behave during a diaper change?
My aunt used to give her baby a hand-watches while diaper changing. Works excellent :)How can i get my baby to behave during a diaper change?
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I would try something positive rather than negative. She will respond better and at 9 months probably has no clue why she is being spanked. Like you said the spanking this young will probably make things worse. As for potty training, its probably not a good idea either unless she can tell you she is about to go..which at this young is very unlikely.
Let her play with toys while being changed and praise like crazy her when she does a good job.How can i get my baby to behave during a diaper change?
that's a dumb idea to spank her while you change her diaper. it certainly will not make her want to get her diaper changed. get a changing table type deal where you can strap her in or distract her with something to hold. maybe she likes to feel the air on her but or does not like the cold wipe. there are more solutions to this than getting mad and hitting her. yes, you spanked her because YOU were frustrated. the baby doesn't know she needs to lay perfectly still while you changer her.
when my kids got bored with diaper changes, i used kidpants which you can get as disposible pull ups during the day and started to potty train. i figure if you have better things to do than get your diaper changed, let's move on! by age 2 they were dry day and night.How can i get my baby to behave during a diaper change?
We have a small collection of favorite toys and things that he only gets at diaper changes. Another thought- she might have an ear infection which makes it really uncomfortable to lay down flat. We ran into that...every diaper change he would scream and try to roll over and get up.How can i get my baby to behave during a diaper change?
My son is only 3 months old, but he used to cry and scream at every diaper change... We started singing the ABC song every time we change his diaper and he listens to us sing now. Sometimes he still cries, but usually he is still and quiet so he can listen to the song.
Maybe try singing a funny song... we made up a %26quot;poopie%26quot; song for when he poops, and he giggles every time we sing it. He likes You are my sunshine, and The Animal Fair too. I don't think it really matters what song you sing, my husband sang Pantera's %26quot;Walk%26quot; (Respect) to him one time and he absolutely LOVED it! It was hilarious, his eyes got all big and he had a huge smile on his face... he completely forgot that I was changing his diaper...lol.How can i get my baby to behave during a diaper change?
I always give a toy or a boardbook, or a cup to sip on and try to act positive and talk while changing their diaper. As a last resort, I will offer my pager for him to look at.
I'll also change his diaper in different positions, and allow him to move a little bit. If he gets on his knees, I let him sit there for a minute while I fold up his dirty diaper and throw it away. Sometimes I will put on a new diaper or take off the old one while he is standing up leaning against me or the wall or a toy, etc. Sometimes what works is if I put the back part of the diaper on while he is standing, and give him a toy. I then pull him onto my lap so he's in a sitting position while simultaneously pulling the front of his diaper up. I then fasten it, and scoot his pants over his legs and stand him up to pull them up.
If that doesn't work, just grin and bear it. If you don't give in, it will subside.
At 9 months, she's way to young to understand discipline or a swat on the butt. Verbal reminders and redirection is usually the way to go.
