does he settle?
When I initially pick my boy up (~1 yr old) he is VERY active for the first 30 seconds or so. I just keep a controlled, entangled hold on on him, not a GRIP or anything, but just enough so he cant jump away and escape. He is even a little snappy at times but after that first >minute he settles and casually cruises through my hands.
Have you tried waiting out the energy or do you put him away right after he shows resistance?