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I am at my wit's end with this. EVERY TIME we have to have a diaper change a major tantrum ensues which usually results in some "stuff" getting on either me or the furniture. He screams, throws himself around, tries to get up, tries to roll over, arches his back and so on. Has anyone else had this problem? Whay on earth did you do about it? We have a total "no hit" rule, but I am so close to popping that bare bottom... (I really am not going to do that, but AHHHHH!!!) I would really appreciate some suggestions. He has shown absolutely no readiness for the potty. And, this is all occurring simply because he is mad that he has to stop what he is doing. It makes no difference to him what toy you give him to hold either, though the toy he is holding may make a difference to you when he hums it at your head! Is this noraml 2 or what?
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Our second was that way. It got to the point where it was next to IMPOSSIBLE for us to change him he fought so much. Since we had him since birth we knew it was not due to any other ֓issues like abuse of any kind. He simply did not want to stop whatever he was doing! I finally ended up changing him only on the floor (for safety issues as he would throw himself off of a changing table, sofa, etc. since he was fighting so much). I would sit with one of my legs across his mid-section to chest area. I didnԒt have to apply any pressure, I just kept his arms pinned down and his body to the floor. If he arches or struggles, simply keep your leg stiff and still and that should be enough. It is a bit awkward trying to clean him from that angle, but it IS easier than cleaning up the mess that can get spread around if he is not held still! He eventually learned that it was pointless to fight while getting changedbut if your son is as active and strong willed as mine it could take a long time![/FONT][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hope this helps![/FONT]
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I did the exact same thing. My son was absolutely delightful all the time, except at diaper changes. I don't know why. I ended up putting my leg across his mid-section. It was simply too heavy for him to do anything about. I'm usually for physical discipline only as a last resort, but I also acknowledge that there are times that you reach that "last resort".