Troy has started to throw a temper tantrum every single time we try to change his diapers now. If we even mention that he has a pooper and make a move in his direction, he takes off running across the house, crying. After we wrangle him into the bedroom and onto the changing table, he proceeds to twist and flop and kick and scream the entire time.
We have read that this could be related to him not feeling in control and feeling helpless or vulnerable. Or he could be in the middle of an enjoyable activity and doesn't want to stop. It could also be that he's possessive of his...uh...emissions.
Whatever the reason, it's becoming a constant struggle. Which drives me crazy, especially when I have poop-covered wipes flying everywhere as an uncontrollable toddler kicks and slaps them out of my hands. I'm going to have to find a way to stay calm and distract him, so it's not such an unpleasant experience for either of us. I don't want him to hate or be stressed by getting his diaper changed.
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