DS1 was getting really consistently bitten at daycare for a while there, and so they ended up doing a seminar after hours about biting. Some things that I remember (or have been able to google...) are:-


1. Google "yo gabba gabba don't bite your friends" and see if he gets it ...

2. Figure out why he's biting (you've obviously turned your mind to this already). Ones we looked at include:-

  • Doesn't have the words to convey an emotion (anger, frustration, joy)
  • "Punishing" someone/something (my sister used to bite the furniture that didn't "talk back" to her, so everything other than the old big radio stand has little toothmarks on it ...)
  • You are standing too close to me
  • I am really excited (I love it so much I will eat it)
  • I want to play with you / I want your attention right now
  • I am sensory-ly overwhelmed / frightened right now
  • I wonder what happens if I do this ...
  • I need more active playtime
  • I am over-tired
  • Teething / need oral stimulation


3. Patience. Very few children are still biting others 12 months down the track, and I gather those who do end up being very famous boxers and soccer players, so all's well that ends well ... right?