You mentioned you have a one year old little son who fights diaper changes, and I had to laugh when I read your question. Because I was envisioning the battles and the wrestles that I had with my own son during this phase, as well. Do know that it usually is just a phase and he should grow out of it.
Young toddlers are gaining a new sense of independence and they're noticing more of the world around them. And they hate to be strapped down for any length of time, even if it's just 30 seconds for a diaper change or you're getting them dressed, brushing their teeth, doing their hair. They hate it. So eventually he will grow out of it as he gets a little bit older. But, until then, it can be so frustrating. Now you said that toys and songs aren't working. But distractions can help a lot, even though these distractions haven't helped. Something that helped us is getting a new toy, something that he only got to hold when he was getting his diaper changed. Or even a snack, like we had a little snack that we'd give him, and that was just his diaper changing snack. It sounds so silly but it was heaven sent when he would hold still during a diaper change. And so, maybe these suggestions will help you. Also pay attention to whether he does this for his father, because sometimes kids just resist their moms. So if there is someone else around that he'll hold still for then let them help you.
Good luck with it, hang in there. And if you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our facebook page at facebook.com/intermountainmoms, and recommend us to your friends and family to.
