Reasons Why Your Toddler Bites
Just about every child has bit but whether or not they should be classified as a biter is another thing. In daycares studies have proven that around half of the children have been bitten about three times a year. So biters are common.
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 while breastfeeding your baby tries to bite, remove your baby and set them down in a safe spot. At this time when your baby gets a negative response they will stop biting soon.
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 normal cycles can help. At this time when your toddler tries to bit you should respond firmly every time and it should stop almost immediately.
At the age of two year your toddler will probably start to bite again. This is a time that your toddler wants to be independent and this is why they have started to bite again. When your toddler bites to prove that they are in control then you need to give the child a time out and explain that it hurts. Teach your toddler commutation skills that they may be lacking. Occassionally regular cycles will be helpful. After your toddler has the skills that are needed to commutate the biting should stop.
Be sure to watch your toddler closely if they are going through a biting phase. It is best to acknowledge good behaviour. Another good tip is to offer something for your toddler to chew on. Just like healthy 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.
