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Biting!!!

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for BITING!? My son just turned one and has entered the phase of biting my husband and I. We tell him, "NO," constantly and he cries. How do I break this habit?

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Permalink Reply by kashea young on January 18, 2010 at 5:18pm

No is a very strong word to a child maybe he doesnt understand why your saying no
Stick with it Keeping to a plan of action is more difficult than it seems. “You need attention, energy, consistency and support,” says family therapist David Spellman. “These methods aren’t rocket science, but need planning and determination.” Make sure all your family and carers are on the same page – young children find it hard when they receive mixed messages. Involve nursery and carers in putting a plan together. Give clear commands and be positive: Young children can’t understand negatives, so avoid “don’ts”. Try “we keep our mouths to ourselves” instead. Try not to raise your voice but rather speak in a firm voice. Don’t overdo explanations: “The first bite may be impulsive, but a child soon learns they get an enormous amount of attention,” says Fry. “One of the biggest mistakes is to give the warning all over again. If they continue to bite, don’t go into why it’s wrong, just say ‘that’s biting, that’s wrong’."

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Permalink Reply by Gina on January 28, 2010 at 3:40pm

A friend told me that she didn't believe in hitting, so she called her pediatrician. The doctor recommended putting horseradish on the child's tongue after they bite! It sounded harsh to her but she tried it and her son never bit again!