How to prevent a two-year-old from removing their diaper during nap time?

Question

Lately, my two-year-old son has been consistently taking off his dirty and full diaper during nap time, causing a messy situation. He can even remove it while wearing different types of pants, including overalls. This issue only occurs during nap time. Can anyone provide some advice on how to address this problem effectively?

Answer 1

Take a one-piece pajama, the sort with long arms and legs, but without feet, that has a zipper running from one leg to the top, and put it on backwards. It's completely tamper-proof, easy to "service", and ought to be equally comfortable.

We have tried many of the other suggestions (diaper backwards, onesie, onesie plus some kind of trousers, "duck" tape, sleeping bag), but they were all found out after a short while. If he gets the backwards pajamas off, he'll be ready to join a circus.

Answer 2

Duct Tape (aka Duck Tape). We actually had to do that a couple times. Of course be sure you check on your son frequently, because he may have an aversion to having the stinky diaper on - he may be developing a diaper rash. Also be sure the tape doesn't get on his skin as it will probably irritate his skin.

Our son got through it after a while and we didn't use the tape for long.

Answer 3

Sorry, I couldn't help laughing out loud :-) Been there, done that, but the pants thing has always worked for us. Sometimes easier said than done, but you can try moving nap time so he can finish it with a clean diaper, or maybe try a heavier duty/more absorbent brand. It sounds like he's just uncomfortable.