Trouble with biting at daycare?

steenger8

Hi! My DS who is 14 months is being bit at daycare. He's been bit four times in the last three weeks. I don't know if the same kid is biting him or if it is a problem among the classroom. The teacher just tells us he's been bit, but doesn't offer any more info. I don't know when enough is enough and I go to the director. I don't want to overreact if this is typical toddler behavior. (I have not been notified that my DS is biting.) Any suggestions? Thanks!

FSUSammy

It actually is very typical especially at daycares around this age. I've been warned that my DS could be bitten or even pushed while in the toddler room. So far that hasn't happened, and I hope it stays that way. It can't hurt to talk to the director to tell her you are concerned. It might be good to know  yourself what they do in a situation like this.

MrsMMHill

It is very typical for toddlers his age.  My son is the biter in his room.  The teacher may not be able to provide all the details like who he bit, but she should give you the circumstances around it.  Like if they were fighting over a toy or something like that.  They say that babies grow out of it, I thought we did until after a break, he bit someone again.  It also might have something to do w/teething.  Good luck to you!

lucyred

DD has gotten bit a couple of times too at DC.  We always get called or told about it when we pick her up.  Its never happened 4 times in one week though.  If your concerned I would talk to the director too.

mrsmikey

It is typical behavior, but that sounds like alot of bites in a short period of time.  I would get details from the teacher or director.  Find out what the situation has been, and if it's from the same kid (not who specifically).  There may be a problem that can be corrected if you all know the details.  At DS' daycare they have to fill out an incident report if they get bit.

BrideforKen

I just want to say that I'm sorry that's happening. It is typical toddler behavior but it would make me upset if I saw bites on my child.I would at least say, "Please keep DS away from the biter." at the very least.   

livinitup

While the biting is typical, the lack of information from the teacher is not.  I'd want to discuss strategy to prevent this and reinforce positive behavior.  if the teacher seems unable to have that conversation or overwhelmed or otherwise not interest - I would talk to the director.  You aren't tattling - you are conserned and want to disucss the matter.

steenger8

Thanks for all the advise. I think my main concern with whether or not it is the same child. Becasue if this kid is going around biting all the kids, there is obviously a problem. I don't expect to be told who the child is. I also want to know if my DS is instigating it, because that is important too. I want to teach my DS to stand up for himself, but I can't condone the behavior if my DS is being a bully first. On a side note, I know of a few other parents in the class who are having the same problem (not sure if its the same kid.)