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Biting

wall0307wall0307 member
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Today has been an awful day in our house.  DS #1 bit DS #2 three times, and he left a mark/bruise each time.  I've put him in timeout each time, which is hard because DS #2 is screaming and I just want to hug him.  I've also tried to talk to him after his timeout.  It does not seem to be helping, and I hate seeing DS #2 hurt.  DS #1 isn't a biter.  He bit his brother once this weekend, but he's never had an incident at daycare.  What's going on, and how can I stop this.
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Re: Biting

  • LoCarbLoCarb member

    Do you know why he is biting? Let me preface with this has not happened in our family but this is what I would do. I'm sure in your talks you have already explained biting hurts and the consequences. Try explaining he's the big bro setting an example and lil bro will learn to bite from him too. He could be bitten and that hurts. I would continue time outs or try another consequence-toy time out, going to bed early,etc...If he insists on biting maybe have him bite into a lemon which will probably cause a sour look on his face. When all else fails I might buy a mouth/teeth guard from a sports store and have LO wear it. I know my DD would HATE it and I would offer her the choice of wearing the guard or stop biting. Again, this has not happened to me and this is the 1st thing I thought of reading your thread. I'm sure others will have better ideas.

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  • wall0307wall0307 member
    He had his tent tunnel out today.  All of the bites happened while they were playing by the tunnel.  I think DS #2 wasn't doing what he wanted him to do.  I don't think DS #2 was touching or hurting his brother.  I think he's frustrated DS #2 doesn't respond to his "words".   Two of the bites were on his bottom and back.  I put the tent tunnel away, and there were no more biting incidents after nap.  I think I may try the lemon idea if it happens again.
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  • AVioletVAVioletV member

    imagewall0307:
    He had his tent tunnel out today.  All of the bites happened while they were playing by the tunnel.  I think DS #2 wasn't doing what he wanted him to do.  I don't think DS #2 was touching or hurting his brother.  I think he's frustrated DS #2 doesn't respond to his "words".   Two of the bites were on his bottom and back.  I put the tent tunnel away, and there were no more biting incidents after nap.  I think I may try the lemon idea if it happens again.

    It may just be my household, but I've noticed that biting behavior always comes out when DD is tired, hungry, etc. There's almost always a reason that I can pinpoint, (always after the fact!). I have noticed that when T.O.'s and "talks" stop working, I have to take her aside and give her special positive attention, (even if it's the last thing i want to do at the moment) which does the trick better than any punishment. 

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