How do I keep my 13-month old daughter from biting her twin sister over toy disputes? She's too young to "discipline", but the bites are painful and leave awful bite marks. Help!
I feel your pain (no pun intended). I think most parents of toddlers have to deal with the biting issue at some point. The main thing to keep in mind is that this is just a phase and will pass.
Usually the biting occurs because the toddler is frustrated during play time or some other situation. One step to take is to end play time when the biting starts. Do what you can to change to environment and the toddlers state of mind.
Something that worked with my son when he was going through it that the daycare told me about was when she bites, take her bottom lip and gently push it over her bottom teeth. It doesn't hurt them, but it gives them the sensation of being bitten. I did that with my son and he didn't bite for more than 2 weeks. It really worked wonders.
At that age, Jack was our biter, we'd have to remove him from the situation and would constantly remind him "no biting!" We'd give Paul extra attention and cuddles and make sure he was o.k.
The only problem is now Paul is biting occasionally- At least Jack stopped!!! So, now we are doing the opposite and now that they are older - the offender gets a time out as well!
Lanie
Hello. I'm in the same boat. My son keeps trying to bite his twin a girl. He throws toys and thinks everything is funny. My twins will be 16 months soon. I will remove him from the room and place him in the same spot every time he tries to bite. Then I also tell him no very sternly and yet he laughs. I wish I had more advice. Good Luck Maria
I egree that's we will pass the phase of biting. My twins in now 21 month has pass that phase now.
If you think the bites will be endanger each other, than separete them away for second, and told them that is not good habit. Maybe the twins not understand yet, but they will.
Be patient and not too worries...it will end soon..
I feel your pain (no pun intended). I think most parents of toddlers have to deal with the biting issue at some point. The main thing to keep in mind is that this is just a phase and will pass.
Usually the biting occurs because the toddler is frustrated during play time or some other situation. One step to take is to end play time when the biting starts. Do what you can to change to environment and the toddlers state of mind.
Some related links:
http://childcare.about.com/cs/behaviors/f/biting.htm
http://www.theparentszone.com/behavior-problems/is-your-toddler-biting-tricks-to-stop-your-toddler-from-biting/
http://www.awareparenting.com/answer11.htm
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Something that worked with my son when he was going through it that the daycare told me about was when she bites, take her bottom lip and gently push it over her bottom teeth. It doesn't hurt them, but it gives them the sensation of being bitten. I did that with my son and he didn't bite for more than 2 weeks. It really worked wonders.
At that age, Jack was our biter, we'd have to remove him from the situation and would constantly remind him "no biting!" We'd give Paul extra attention and cuddles and make sure he was o.k.
The only problem is now Paul is biting occasionally- At least Jack stopped!!! So, now we are doing the opposite and now that they are older - the offender gets a time out as well!
Lanie
Hello. I'm in the same boat. My son keeps trying to bite his twin a girl. He throws toys and thinks everything is funny. My twins will be 16 months soon. I will remove him from the room and place him in the same spot every time he tries to bite. Then I also tell him no very sternly and yet he laughs. I wish I had more advice. Good Luck Maria
I egree that's we will pass the phase of biting. My twins in now 21 month has pass that phase now.
If you think the bites will be endanger each other, than separete them away for second, and told them that is not good habit. Maybe the twins not understand yet, but they will.
Be patient and not too worries...it will end soon..
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