So my darling ds is 11 months old an we are having trouble with him biting everything. We always scold him when he bites but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I'm wondering whether it's a teething thing or a defiance thing. I just don't know what to do. He really hurts when he bites.
DD is the same - I tell her no when she bites and explain that it hurts but she still does it. She is still teething so maybe it is related to that? I really have no idea
I think at this age all you can really do is distract and remove the body part he is trying to bite. Maybe with a gentle "no" (with the idea that eventually he will understand not to do it). It could be his gums hurting too, so maybe offer a teething ring or something he is allowed to bite instead?
DD only has two bottom teeth but even her little bites hurt sometimes, so I understand where you're coming from!
My DS started biting a few months a go and I have tried so many things to no avail. Most of the time it is just me who he bite (occassionally he'll bite DH, but very rarely). I really think it is teething related because I have noticed there are periods when he rarely does it and then when he starts teething it is constant. It's awful cos he will be bite me anywhere, my leg, shoulder, tummy, whatever he can get hold of.
I would try not to stress too much and just ignore it as much as possible. I think at this young age it is either teething or a sign of affection, they're too young to know it hurts so it is hard to teach them not to.
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