Crying during diaper change

What can I do to stop the crying and screaming when doing a diaper change . Baby cries and screams as soon as I undo his onesie any tips .
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Swaddle his arms before, so they are in midline and talk to him while you do it. It takes longer but I’ve found it to be more pleasant for my daughter. NICU babies experienced so many “negative” touches while there, it takes time for them to like any form of touching.

Also came across this vid: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/LTxnTAie3f2se4aL/?mibextid=KsPBc6

Same I sing and comfort and talk while changing and say affirmations in a calm voice it helps

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