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Information 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 toddlers biting is in fact a very common thing.
Biting can come in different stages. The first stage is when the teeth are erupting from the gums. Your child will want to bite to sooth the discomfort of the swollen gums. This kind of biting will be soothed from biting 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. 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. 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. After your toddler has the skills that are needed to commutate the biting should stop.
If your toddler is going through a biting stage make certain that you closely watch them. The best thing to do at this stage is to acknowledge the good behaviour. Another good tip is to offer something for your toddler to chew on. 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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