I agree with distraction at that age... maybe try putting a peg on his sleeve... or a band aid on his finger right before a change. See if that is enough to distract. As they get a bit older I would start to cheer the kind of behaviour that you Do like! I sometimes go a bit over the top and say "Yay!!!! You can touch your toes!!!" etc so instead of having them react to your complaint they end up seeking a reaction for an approved behaviour. Oh and ignore the un-approved behaviour as much as possible with the under 1's.... unless it's a safety issue.
it happens in this house too
and Jack is near 8 mths old and over 10kgs...so he lifts his legs and i am sure he uses all of his strength to kick as hard as he can!!!! he loves banging his feet on the end of the change table....but most of the time kicks my belly....i say NO Jack...you are hurting mummy...don't do that...i have a teddy on the table ready to give him...but lately i have been changing him on the floor in the lounge...much easier...although i need a crane to get myself back up off the floor
DS does this to me, but never DH. DH gives him a nappy to play with while I was giving him a toy or a teething ring. I try to do quick bum changes now, or if DD is home I get her to jump around for him (though I know this suggestion won't help you much lol)
etc so instead of having them react to your complaint they end up seeking a reaction for an approved behaviour. Oh and ignore the un-approved behaviour as much as possible with the under 1's.... unless it's a safety issue.
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