The Reason Why Your Toddler Bites
Every toddler has bit or has been bitten but if you have a child that has bit it dosn’t mean that they are a biter. There have been studies that were done that show about half of children attending daycares have been bitten three times per year. So toddlers biting is in fact a very common thing.
Biting happens in many stages. The first is when the teeth start to come out of the gums. This is when your toddler will bite to make their gums feel better. This should be done on a rattle or a teething ring. If your baby tries to bite you while breast feeding quickly remove the infant and set them down in a safe place. When an infant gets a negative response from their mother they will soon stop biting.
Around the time that your toddler celebrates their first birthday is when they may experiment with biting again. They usualy bite to show some excitement. Sometimes healthy routines can help. When this stage that they are going through your toddler may try to bite you be certain that your respond firmly each and every time and the biting should stop.
Again your toddler may start to bite around the age of two. This is a time that your toddler wants to be independent and this is why they have started to bite again. If your toddler bits at this stage be certain that you give your child a time out and make sure that you explain that being bitten hurts. Teach your toddler commutation skills that they may be lacking. Occassionally normal cycles will be helpful. When your toddler has the skills that are needed the biting should stop.
If your toddler is going through a biting stage make certain that you closely watch them. It is best to acknowledge good behaviour. Another good tip is to offer something for your toddler to chew on. Just like typical routines, usually. If you catch your toddler biting you need to immediately respond with a firm toned voice and put your toddler on a time out.
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