how do i get a 22 month old to quit biting?

Question

i have a 22 month old son that has picked up biting..and whats worse is his 4 yo sister bites him back and leaves nasty marks what do i doooo

Answer 1

"1) Firmly say "No bite!" and remove the biting child offender from the situation.

2) Administer an appropriate consequence such as removal of the toy or a time-out for a biting child.

3) Lavish positive attention on the bitten toddler.

4) Use distraction between young kids and watch their interaction closely to avoid placing youngsters--especially one to be known to be a biting child--in a conflict situation.

5) Resist the temptation to bite a biting child back as a way to "show them" their wrongs. Use a positive approach instead. You don't want your toddler telling his teacher that he bites because that's what his parents do!"

Answer 2

Give Them Something To Chew On...Or You Could Use The Spray They Put On Dogs So Dogs Don't Bite Their Stitches, It Works Great And It Won't Harm Them.My Mom Did It To Me To Make Me Quit Sucking My Finger When I Was Eight.

Answer 3

Biting at this age is an indication of teething. I suggest that you get some oral teething medicine and some implements such as those teething rings etc. that you put in the freezer, for your toodler to munch on instead of his sister. she is just naturally reacting as a protection on a tit for tat basis.If you feel around on his gums ,you will probably locate the problem .punishing a child for an irresistable urge will just make more problems.

Answer 4

Apparently since his sister has already bitten him back that is proof that it won't work. I would suggest doing the hot sauce routine since it sounds like it's gotten out of control. Next time they both bite each other just put hot sauce on their tongues and lips. Make sure, by testing that the HOT SAUCE is actually HOT, if you can't find one, just buy a red hot pepper slice it and run your fingertips through the seeds by crushing them between your fingers, then just slip your finger into their mouth.

Answer 5

I have a three year old son that just went threw a biting stage and I was told to bite him back. I did that. He just laughed at me. One day he got me unexpectedly, on the inner thigh. He was resting his head on my lap and turned his head and bit me, out of reflex I turned around and smacked him. Last time he ever bit.

Answer 6

WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT BITE BACK. Tell your 4yr. old that bitting hurts and we can not bite even if someone bites us.Remove your son from the area.Pay more attention to your kids,entertain them do not just let them entertain them selfs.I do not mean for you to not have time for yourself or other things.But most kids will misbehave when they are not entertained.

Answer 7

Learn his body language, so you can be prepared to divert this behaviour...your 4 year old can learn this, too. He MUST be controlled, and I am happy you know this...smiling....the human bite is so full of bacteria.

He is not too old to have a time-out spot, though I caution that spanking and yelling are not good for either of you. I wish you luck, dear one...don't give up.

Answer 8

When either one of your children bite put their arm to their face and have them bite themselves. 9 times outa 10 they wont do it. Then you let them know if you wanna keep biting then you could bite yourself. It worked for both of my kids(4 and 2) when they went through that stage.

Answer 9

Oh Boy I had three that bit....
Some people say bit them back and some say people say spank them!!
Believe it or not none of that works!!!
I have tried biting back and time out!!! They really have to grow out of it.. The only thing you can do is watch him!!
When you notice him getting to that point where he is going to bit, most kids bit out of frustration and anger of not getting their way, remove him from the situation and have him sit next to you until he is calm enough and tell him, "We DON'T BIT it HURTS"
I Hope this helped.. Good Luck!!

Answer 10

Bite him back. He'll quit after a few times. Guaranteed.