Hi everyone! I have a 10m/o little girl who most often is a sweet, happy little girl... Except when it comes time to change a diaper or worse, get dressed. No matter what we try she always cries, screams and/or throws a fit each and every time we try to get her dressed or change a diaper (getting dressed gets the worst response). Its always been this way and after 10 months of going through fits every morning and every night its wearing us out. I thought eventually she'd realize nothing bad was happening - that she was just getting dressed but she's not growing out of it. We talk kindly to her, and tell her that we're just getting her dressed or changing her "pants"... we distract her with toys, we have one parent change her while the other sings and talks to her, we try different locations (floor, changing table, bed, etc) and nothing seems to help. Any suggestions or ideas??
Any chance she could have a sensitivity to the fabrics or laundry detergent you use?
Hi K.
She may have some sensory issues. I would get a refferal to birth to 3 to have a evaluation done. Have A Great Day:)T.
Hi there! I also have a 10 month old girl who is just now starting this behavior. It's only been like a week but I am already at my end. I think 10 months is a little young for spanking and or picking out her own clothes but I'm right there with you. Very frustrating. My daughter thrashes around and bangs her legs. I seriously struggle with her to get anything off or on for that matter. She is having this behavior at other times as well so maybe my sweet babies naughty side has sprung. Sorry I don't have any suggestions , just wanted to let you know your not alone out there :)
Sounds like she might just be sensitive, and learning to express herself. This too shall pass...be patient, it will get better in time. If not ask your pediatrician if you should be concerned.
I had a similar problem with my daughter until I started picking out her clothes and pretending they were for me. I would try to put my arm in them or my foot and she would giggle like crazy!! Usually after I tried them on me she was ok with getting dressed herself!!
She's at an age now where she probably can let you know what she likes. Give her a choice in the morning of a couple of outfits, and let her point to the one she likes best.
This next idea may be out there for some, but I've tried it and it worked for me... dress her favorite doll the same time you dress her, but let her pick out the outfit from her wardrobe.
My son has a fairly large sized Winnie the pooh, and really got into dressing it every morning. He thought it was a real hoot seeing the bear wearing his socks and baseball cap. When he got bigger, He even started to gain some skills on self dressing by experimenting with buttons and snaps on the bear.
Diaper time is a little more challenging, but perhaps the next time you go shopping for a new pack, let her pick out the characters on the front. Just give her a few packs to pick from.
Is it possible that she may have some kind of sensory issue? It may actually hurt. I'm not saying that she does, but it may be worth a question to your ped.
Otherwise, I have done the tap on the buns to get their attention after 2 warnings. Now it just takes the firm warnings. I was not going to put up with the thrashing baby when it came time for poopy diapers.
This was always our first battle ground with our six boys. When they started to challenge me while on the table I knew that they were at the age where I needed establish authority with them. All it took was a slight swat on the behind and a firm "no" to reestablish control. I didn't beat them and probably didn't even hurt them but it stunned them enough to pay attention. We really didn't have to deal with it more than two or three times per child.
