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Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months
13 month old biting
Hello!
I don't visit this site often but when I do, it's when I'm really seeking advice or suggestions- - and this is one of them 
Our daycare told us today that our son has been biting the other kids. Now, when we say "give us kisses" he opens his mouth really big and may look as though he's going to bite, but he just kisses....sometimes, he closes his mouth before pulling away from our cheek and I do feel teeth. So, I asked her if that was the case and she said, "definitely, no". He actually tried to bite a little girl's finger to get her toy!!
I'm in total shock!! I know this and much more is going to happen throughout his childhood, but at 13 months- - biting?!! How can I help to stop this behavior? In some ways I'm wondering if it's really out of aggression or simply learning that he can use his teeth- but not exactly using them in the best way??
Anyone else experience this at this age? I would love to hear suggestions how to help him move past this phase. Thanks in advance- I really appreciate it and look forward to your response!
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Re: 13 month old biting
My 13 month old is semi starting to bite. He is curious and will lean forward and start to bite down.
My oldest son was quite the biter in daycare. It was SO awful. Ugh. =(
The best thing is to redirect them when they start to bite. Tell them "No, it hurts." and then change what they are doing. If they were being held by you then set them down. If they were playing with a friend then remove them from that setting and give them another toy.
Best of luck!
Unfortunately, I dont have any solid advice - but I wanted you to know your DC is not the only one. My DD will bite me out of anger - if I take something away usually. I pull her back, look her in the eye and tell her NO! OUCH! That hurts mommy!
Usually she will then start to cry and "hug" or pat wherever she bit me. It's amazing what they understand. It has gotten MUCH better, but she still does it every once in a while. For us, looking in teh eye makes a big difference b/c its the only way I know she is really listening. Now instead of biting she starting hitting... If it's not one thing, its another! THe fun part of parenting... This makes my dd sound like a brat - honestly she is a sweetheart 99% of the time - just pushing her limits every so often and seeing what she can get away with. DH and I marvel everyday that we can't believe how lucky we are. HTH and GL! (sorry i started to ramble!)