Diaper Change Freakouts

Mostly the problem for a toddler is with transitions. When you interupt their play abrubtly without warning, this is VERY frustrating to them. So, I suggest you give him a warning that in a while there will be a diaper change, then when the time comes instead of just picking him up and doing it--tell him what you are going to to before you do it. see if this helps!

GL:)

Kids do strange things sometimes. I had one I had to tackle as she was running away to change her diaper so I tried potty training her early, and it totally backfired. She dragged it out till 3 1/2! She's a doctor now, by the way. Smart children sometimes like to be in control. I know a lot of people don't like pull-ups but if it made him feel better because he could do it himself, it might be a thought. Except for the poop, which can be a mess if they try to do that themselves. Maybe you can bargain with him about it.

Can I ask why you don't want to potty train now? If its timing you never know it could be a quick thing. Two oh mine were super easy and quick to potty train. 3 not as quick. lol But sounds to me like he is getting to be a big boy and doesnt want to be embarrassed. If you know what I mean. I think you shouldn't wait. but thats my dime store opinion.

Is this a new development? One has to wonder if something has happened or if he is sore...

S.

My 23 month old son does the SAME exact thing! I would love to understand this phenomenon!
Thanks for asking, I'm looking forward to reading your responses.

When my son got to be about this age we switched him to Pull-Ups to make it easier. I know its more expensive, but it was easier and he got to feel like a big boy. He was potty trained completely (day and night) by 3 and was already very used to the idea of pulling up and down the underwear. It might be worth a try.

My son FREAKS OUT TOO!!!!! he always has. we play games - I always have something nearby to distract (as if it even works half the time) and I am faster now than I was!

so I am no help but know you aren't alone!!!

and fyi my son is 9 months so I have a lot longer!!

and he has no issues with rash never has - he has cloth diapers - he isnt attached to contents - he just hates THE MAN holding him down LOL

he doesn't like lying down, is that it? My son did the same so I switched him to pull ups. Looking back, I think I should have just potty trained him then and there.

What about it is he freaking out about?
The laying down?
The taking off the diaper?
The wiping?
Or all of the above.
Could it be that he is one of those kids that is "emotionally attatched" to the contents of his diaper?
Is it that he feels like he has no "control" of the whole process?
Or have there been issues with constipation, rashes, etc that he could be remembering and linking to pain when the diaper was changed...
Is this a new thing or has he had issues with this for a while...

Oh, if only kids wern't so confusing and each came with their own model specific manual. lol
Maybe try changing the peepee diapers standing up...Even the poopy ones if your willing to experiment... Just make him bend over and try to close like a book to clean him up..

Have you tried pull-ups instead? Then, he could "change himself."

Both of my kids did this, or I should say do it!! We usually keep a drawer of toys on the changing table, the only time we open that drawere is during diaper chaning time. I have go through 10 toys in one change, so make sure you have lots. Also, have you tried changing your kids standing up? You can't do with this with poop, but you can if it's just wet. My last suggestion would be distract them with food. I know you aren't suppose to let a child lay down and eat, but hey, it's worth it for one minute to change a diaper. Good luck!

All of the sggestioons were very good. Have youu tried changing him somewhere else. I have fouund that children sometimes freeze up or freak out when you put them on the changing table as they get older. Try changing him on the floor or the couch. Sometimes a change of scenery may help. Good Luck!

From the sounds of things, it looks as if he's growing up really fast and just may be imbarrassed by the diaper changes that he's getting. You may want to introduce the potty training to him sooner than later. When I potty trained my son, I noticed that he liked his privacy when doing so. This may be the cause of your son freaking out. Just try introducing it to him in the morning as soon as he wakes up, if not after breakfast when he normally does the #2. Choosing a time when he's most likely to go is the best time to try. See how he likes it. Good Luck!

Why are you waiting to potty train??? Seems now may be the time!!

My son has been doing this since he was six months old to the point I have a nervous breakdown some days because of diaper changes. I am pregnant now nd I am very worried the baby wont make it because he kicks and hits and head butts and sgwiggles during diaper changes. So just know your not alone and if you get any good information on how to handle this forward it to me. I read responses one through 9 and have tried them all hopefully one of them will work for you. But if you have any different ideas pass them along.

My daughter went through the same thing...many times it would take 2 of us to change her diaper...one to physically hold her down and one to change! We switched to pullups. That way she could still be doing what she was doing and just stand there while we switched the diapers. Obviously, this doesn't work well for poopy diapers, so we still just suffered through those. But at least for us, this was not a long phase. So there's light at the end of the tunnel. :-)

hey LH
my youngest was just like that it got to the point that i would change her standing up and let her help with the wet one with her it was a control thing she had to do everthing her self from a earl age maybe if you let him help out he will be ok well good luck hey maybe he ready to potty train