Try talking or
singing during diaper changes as a distraction.
Not exact matches
One of our newborn activities was that I started early on with
singing silly songs, especially
during a
diaper change.
A couple of my children have been soothed if I
sing to them
during diaper changes, but (you're probably not going to want to hear this) my now 21 month old son STILL hates having his
diaper changed and constantly tries to sit up while I'm doing it!
But you can keep them as brief and quiet as possible: Cuddle your baby but don't
sing to her, keep the lights out even
during diaper changes, and settle her in the crib as soon as she's done.
For example, does the caregiver talk to your baby
during a
diaper change, comfort or
sing to her if she is protesting?
Let older siblings be in charge of choosing the outfit for the day, or
singing to the baby
during diaper changes.
Talk (or
sing) to baby
during baths,
diaper changes or cradling in your arms.