The Reason Behind 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 biters are common.
Biting happens in many stages. The first is when the teeth start to come out of the gums. Your child will want to bite to sooth the discomfort of the swollen gums. 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.
About the time that your toddler has their first birthday is when they have their second stage of biting. They may bite to show their 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.
At the age of two year your toddler will probably start to bite again. Your toddler bites at this time to show that they want to be independent. 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. It is time to teach your child the commutation skills that they are probley lacking. Occassionally typical routines will be helpful. 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. It is best to acknowledge good behaviour. Another good tip is to offer something for your toddler to chew on. Just like healthy cycles, usually. If you have caught your toddler biting the respond with a firm voice and place your toddler on a time out.
