Nappy changing starts off very easy when your baby is a new born but as they start to learn to wriggle and jiggle this is when the distractions on the change table are needed – it’s the moment of truth for every parent.
Here are 5 tips that will help in the distraction process:
- Toys
Always make sure you have a couple of toys just for the change table. The noisier and more interactive the longer this will keep your child distracted for.
- Participation
You can try lightly tickling them or blowing on their feet or belly before you begin. This is a fun way to keep their attention and still positively interact with them. Once your baby is a little older, get them involved in the process. Have your little one pull the wet-wipes out of the container or hand you the clean nappy during the change. Giving your child more control will not only build independence, but will improve their patience.
- Important necessities
Keep the gloves, new nappy, plastic bag, creams and wipes with in arms reach. This will make the nappy changing process a lot quicker.
- Have a calm demeanour
Always have a smile on and go completely over the top with the praise. Keep calm and try not to get angry with your baby/toddler if they attempt to wriggle away because that this can just provoke a full-on tantrum. Staying calm and cheerful usually rubs off on and helps convince them to cooperate.
- Sing a song or rhyme
There’s nothing better than singing some lively songs even one’s that have actions, this is a great way to involve your child. A few popular ones are
Round & Round the Garden, This Little Piggy or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Hopefully following a few of our tips you will have your nappy changing technique down to a fine art. Happy changing!!!
