|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| Parents of Toddlers |
| Public online group |
|
|
| |
|
|
| My daughter is almost 19 months old and is totally freaking when I try to change her diaper and clothes. I mean screaming bloody murder!!! It takes about 20-30 minutes to dress her- its crazy!!!!! Any advice???? |
| Posted by Michelle on 12/03/2008 09:59 AM
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| My daughter went through a stage where she'd kick me during diaper changes. I finally told her that she'll have to change her diaper by herself because I won't tolerate kicking. Surprisingly, it worked. |
| posted by Kristine on 12/03/2008 10:11 AM
|
|
|
|
|
| This must be a phase because my son does it too! It's like wrangling a small steer. |
| posted by gia on 12/03/2008 10:11 AM
|
|
|
|
|
we went through this as well. what worked for us was choices...I still to this day (my son's 2) hold up 2 outfits and ask which one, or tell him to go and pick out the jammies he wants to wear "like a big boy" from his drawer. give your child a little control and it might work to your benefit. :)
Good luck. |
| posted by on 12/03/2008 10:23 AM
|
|
|
|
|
| Well being a mommy of two soon to be three, and a former teacher, I would say to her, get yourself dressed, I mean you have to change her diaper no matter what, so that is not a choice, but as far as getting dressed just let her be, stay in her PJ'S, or the clothes she was in. I say pick your battles, and getting dressed is not one!!! |
| posted by Jeanette on 12/03/2008 11:25 AM
|
|
|
|
|
| My daughter is almost the same way except after we finally get her changed she removes her diaper and clothes and runs around the house naked,for a little while and then she'll bring either myself or her dad her clothes when she gets a little chilly to be dressed. I figure if this is what she likes than there is no way I'm arguing! I also let her pick her own clothes out every day and I don't mind if she doesn't match she's happy and so am I. |
| posted by Virginia on 12/03/2008 12:45 PM
|
|
|
|
|
| My son, just wants to be naked.. I think it is a man thing. He will come up to me with his diaper in hand and all his clothes off.. He is 2 1/2 yrs, guess it is time to potty train!!!! |
| posted by Suzanne on 12/03/2008 01:49 PM
|
|
|
|
|
I have to agree with Lauren, giving my daughter a minor choice works well. When I am motivated, I'll put outfits together on the hanger so that whether it's me or Daddy that gets her dressed, we can just grab two outfits and ask her which one.
I think having control over some aspect of their life makes them happier, and it doesn't matter to me if she wears the pink or the purple or the flowers.
Also you could tell her "We need to get dressed before we go play/shop/visit someone". Eventually she'll understand that getting dressed is a precursor to the fun stuff, and she'll learn to accept it.
|
| posted by Bethany on 12/03/2008 05:49 PM
|
|
|
|
|
My 16 mo. old son has started this recently mostly with diaper changes. But - earlier today, he ran from me when it was time to change clothes. My mom keeps him overnight every Friday so I told him if he wanted to go bye-bye with her, he would have to get dressed & it worked - he actually came running!
|
| posted by Shannon on 12/05/2008 11:36 PM
|
|
|
|
|
| My son loves to run away when it's time to change his diaper or clothes. I really think it's the age although my son thinks it's a fun game. I like the posters who said offer choices, I have done that a few times and it might take a few minutes but my son usually brings me the clothes to put on. The biggest thing is if they see you getting upset that fuels the fire even more. |
| posted by Jamaica on 12/06/2008 02:47 PM
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
| |  |
| |
|
|
|
