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XP: Biting

Shelby14Shelby14 member
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months
My 8 month old DS has suddenly started biting us. HARD. We both say "ow" in a stern voice and then "no biting" but it isn't doing anything. Is there anything we can do at this age or is it just a phase he will grow out of? (I doubt anyone would suggest this on here but biting back is not an option. My mother suggested this.) 
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Re: XP: Biting

  • sophiet496sophiet496
    Lucas was like a little jaws.  One day a couple of months ago, he bit my collarbone so hard I started to cry...He hasn't bitten either one of since!  Not sure if he grew out of it or I startled him out of it by crying...but I'm psyched he hasn't been biting anymore!
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  • milkywaymilkyway member

    DS went through a biting phase a while ago.  I would just say, in a firm voice, "OUCH, that hurts Mama when you bite!" then I would set him down or get up and walk away from him for a few seconds.  If he followed me I would pick him up, and if he didn't I would go back a few seconds later and resume playing like nothing happened.  It broke his heart (and mine), but he learned very quickly not to bite me. 

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  • Shelby14Shelby14 member
    I will have to try the walking away thing, I think that might work since he doesn't like when I do that!
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  • baskintobebaskintobe
    I am having this same problem! I say no biting! in a loud firm voice and my LO actually smiles and goes in for another bite!! I will also try the walking away but I would love to hear any more suggestions!
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