I can understand (not approve, though) if he did it out of frustration over being incapable of expressing himself. But sometimes he just does it for fun...he bites and then laughs. Then he tries to do it again. What is a healthy & effective way to break this habit?
2006-09-23 10:39:27 · 20 answers · asked by DivaDynamite 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Thanks for all the (mostly) helpful answers. There's a lot for me to try. I'm sure something will work. Hard to pick a winner, but I'm going to do it.
And to Melt for Rascal Flats, thanks for the answer :-) I didn't expect one. And--I really want to try Sonic, I hear the commercials on satellite tv all the time, but there aren't any in my whole state :-(
2006-09-25 10:48:11 · update #1
Place him on his bed or in a time out spot everytime he does it. Tell him he can not bite and he can come back in a minute. Soon enough he will realize that when he bites he is taken away from his people (parents, playmates). This worked very well for my daughter.
2006-09-23 11:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 15 months he should be able to express himself in a manner you understand using only the small vocabulary and body language he has... If he is showing signs of frustration in communication you need to learn his language so he can communicate while you teach him your language...
Biting is also a plee for attention and it sure works when a child bites you they immediately get your undivided attention... The next time he bites Firmly say "NO" then physically remove yourself or him so there is no one to bite... He will quickly get the concept no attention for the negative behavior... If you can get him to understand this concept early you will not only stop the biting but will set up the situation for future behavior modification...
You can explain to him that biting hurts and have him bite himself as an object lesson so he understands exactly what you mean... It's just like a stove.. you can tell a child 15 times that it's hot and not to touch but they don't understand hot until they experience it... So like the stove that you help your child touch in a warm spot that will be uncomfortable but not burn to teach them hot you teach your child hurt by having him experience it in a small fashion...
Under no circumstances giggle, smile, laugh, or in any other way make him think the bahavior is acceptable and do not allow anyone else to either.. Children take their cues as to what's acceptable from little things be mindful of you facial expressions when correcting him...
2006-09-23 18:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, i think biting back or spanking just teaches the child to continue using physical force for trying to get what you want. instead i advocate for using a firm loud voice saying "no biting! biting hurts! gives mommy boo boo" no biting" then ignore baby by putting him on the floor and walking away. do not feed the "game" baby is playing. it's a normal thing they go through - my 15 month old is doing the same thing. if we are consistent and ask those around us to not use biting for play or fun, and not laughing when he bites, the message will eventually get across.
2006-09-23 18:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Sweet Potato Pie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your child does this....go to the one who was bitten and give lots of attention to THAT PERSON. Let your child see what he/she's done...the results of biting, the injury, the tears.
You should show the biter and act very disapprovingly but talk lovingly, ie: look how it hurt her/him...see..? we dont bite because it hurts someone.
Please remember that toddlers thru teens are constantly growing new teeth and teeth and gums are irritated and makes the child irritable.
Tell your child this, you must have a new tooth coming in...let me get you something for that.
Baby aspirin, motrin, tylenol a soothing tea like chamomille. It's kind of like us having a headache and being irritable and lashing out.
Kids cant verbalize so they lash out physically.
2006-09-23 17:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you or anyone else laugh when he did this the first time ?
The reason I asked that is what hppen with my 3yr old and for about one week he did it to get a laugh from people. If this is the case don't blame him but let him know that it is not cute or funny and that you are updet that he is doing it. Kids even at tht ages want to hve parent to be happy with what they are doing.
2006-09-23 19:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by dac39jjc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my son did this, I gently put my finger up to his mouth and sternly said NO BITING. He mainly did it when he was getting 3-4 teeth in at a time, so I made sure to keep lots of Tylenol and orajel swabs on hand.
2006-09-23 17:43:34 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep a spray bottle of pure lemon juice in the fridge. I use it for all oral infractions--biting, spitting, bad language. Works like a charm, doesn't hurt the child, it's just fruit juice.
2006-09-23 19:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest daughter did this. We tried telling her no, we tried biting her back, we tried ignoring her, but it got to be a real problem when she went up to her brother and bit his back and broke the skin. I took her to her pediatrician and he said put a tiny bit of tabasco on her tongue when she does it again. We did, and she never bit again.
2006-09-23 18:09:42 · answer #8 · answered by toomeymimi 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is this stuff called no bite to break ppl from biting their nails.everytime he bites swipe a lil across his mouth
2006-09-25 13:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by cryslyn_21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im from that sonic question
im only 13 almost 14
2006-09-24 13:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by i melt 4 rascal flatts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋