I think DD is a biter :( HELP ME!

[Jennie13]

Please help im so sad

DD has started biting. I dont know why, she hasnt met any other kids that bite, or and rough kids, shes just started all of a sudden and i hate it!

Shes very tempermental, has mega tantys if she doesnt get her own way, shes very independant. but i jsut put that down to age? and that all babes are different

But the biting is really getting me down I have a friend who has 5 kids, (2 not hers). DD plays great with her two 8yr old boys, and her 3 yr old girl. shes got a 9 months old lil girl too, Grace, who is the most lovable gentle giant (shes a big girl!) the complete oppisit of DD. my DD is so rough with the poor bub, G isnt moving yet, she just sits, shes trying to crawl and she really wants to play with DD but freya just gets psyco at her and tries to bite her it makes me so sad, i wanted them to freinds

And then today i had another friend over, her bub is 14months, she and Freya played pretty well together, but then she had something Freya wanted and Freya tried to bite her. Bella just turned around and pushed her over but still, i hate the fact that my child is acting like this She hasnt tried to bite me, but her tantys and her attitude lately are driving me nuts! its really getting me down

What do i do about this behaviour???? please help! Ta

[helle]

Jack bites, mostly me. I was once covered in bruises and he has drawn blood a few times. Hate to say it, and I'm probably going I get pinged here, but I had to resort to giving him a smack when he did it so he knew it hurt and associated biting me with a bit of a sting. He will do it now occasionally but catches on again pretty quick.

As for the tantys, we ignore jack and let it run it's course or try distract him with something else and pray to god he'll grow out of it ASAP LOL. I think terrible twos are hitting here early some days.

Eta: when he starts getting rough, or hitting we hold his hand and make him stroke whatever he's being rough to or with and say "nice XYZ"
Example, earlier he was trying to whack my face, so I grabbed his hand and stroked my cheek with it and said "nice mummy" so he knows he can touch, but nicely! Usually he'll give me a few strokes on his own then get over it... And whack something else XD

[Aligater]

My LO is a biter at the moment she only bites me DHs nan had one and suggested if they keep going to bite back (ussulay only have to do it once) as they dont like it but im not sure I like it

[Fleur]

My LO is a biter at the moment she only bites me DHs nan had one and suggested if they keep going to bite back (ussulay only have to do it once) as they dont like it but im not sure I like it

I think it's kind of an old-school thought, lol. DH's parents did this too & he tends to lean this way.

Pie has started biting in the last couple of weeks, not heaps but when she gets really frustrated. She's also a very wilful little girl and throws a great tanty.
I'm trying to keep in mind where it's all coming from - they don't have the tools to express themselves, or their frustration, and that's all it is. We move her away, tell her firmly 'no biting'. The tone of voice we use gets her every time, she hangs her head & often cries, then a quick cuddle & it's all over.
The best thing I can offer is to move them away, let them know it's not ok, and then move along. It will pass!

[Jennie13]

Thanks ladies for replying its nice to know i havent got the only monster piranna ;p

A few people have suggested the "bite back" option....I did think about it (we did that with a dog once and he never nipped again lol) but i wasnt sure if she would do it more if she seen me do it?

Hopefully it will pass, she just gets so angry and frustrated atm! she likes the older kids so much, she play good with them, i just hate the fact she tries to bite little Grace I dont want to be the mum ppl talk about with the psyco daughter! I really have no idea what to do about disaplin (sp?) very thankful i have a child health nurse appt next week

Thanks again, any more suggestion would be awsome