LO kicking during diaper change

kjohn091

Anyone else have a LO who kicks during a diaper change? Em isnt upset and kicking, she is just kicking her legs at me like crazy and laughing!! soo irritating. I grab her legs and say, be gentle, touch nice ( bc thats what I say for touching pets, and other babies... that sort of thing) but she just keeps righ ton with it. I am not sure what I should do?I only worry bc I dont want her to think its ok to kick, and when shes mad or something start kicking me. Thanks

lraley

My lo does it too.  She wants to potty train, but I don't think her muscles are developed enough, but she goes on the potty a few times a day.  So, if the kicking is bad, I tell her that she does not have a diaper on, so she needs to go pee and poo on the potty, not in her pants.  Then I will let her run bare butt for a little while.  Once she gets the energy out and calms down a bit, I can usually get one on her.  The only other suggestion I have would be to get pull up diapers.  You can make a big deal out of it and say they are for big kids.  They do cost more then regular diapers though.  Hope you figure something out.  I can't stand the kicking either, but I try not to let it frustrate me.

Qmommy

DD1 does it too.  It's just a wonderful game she plays.  If distracting her with a game of peek-a-boo or a song that requires hand motions doesn't work then I'll hold her legs down (not tightly - just putting my arm over her legs so she can't kick me in the head or chest).  I then tell her, "I can wait until you settle down.  We will be finished faster if you relax and let me change your diaper.  Then we can play."