[kellyanne]

I've been watching an 8 month old for 2 weeks now, before that I watched my nephew who is also 8 months. So, my child (21 months old) has had to share my attention for quite some time and has no excuse for her behavior. Every time the baby touches any of her toys or any toy she'd like to play with or sometimes just for no good reason, Cori tries to bite her hand. The first time I totally didn't see it coming and she bit her hard enough to leave a mark. I just about fainted with shock. Since then, I've been able to catch her at it but no matter how much discipline or time outs she just keeps doing it. She is typically a sweet child who behaves for the most part. Anyone have any psychological insights as to why she would start doing that all of the sudden? Or any good ideas on how to make her stop?

[jademyst13]

Oh no! I'm sorry I don't have any advice, hopefully someone else will.

[..Jessica..]

Oh no!! I wish I had some advice! I hope Cori stops this soon!!

[Melanie0507]

Oh No Kelly...that's no good. I hope someone has some insight for you...

And I just have to add, your title CRACKED ME UP!!! LMAO

[jennntj13]

Oh NO... I hope you figure out what works best!

[madmum_sarah]

im going to sound like a really bad mum here!
all of mine went through a biting stage. dont know why but any slight change and it was biting that happened.
i spoke to a doc about it and he advised me to "bite them back"
indeed i was shocked but when kyle bit louie so hard he bled i was willing to try anything. it worked! i only bit hiim hard enough for him to know it hurt but leave no marks but he has never bit again. same with louie.
with sadie i just looked at her and said "do you want me to bite you? " and she said no and run off. girls do normally have more sense after all
good luck
x

[katiegirl]

I totally agree with Sarah, I did the same thing with David and he never bit another kid again.
I does sound totally horrible but it gets there attention.

[*Bobbie*]

First.... you have done nothing wrong. You have to keep reminding yourself of that. It's hard not to blame ourselves when our child hurts another child.


This is my experience with biting.....

Usually a child bites when they are frustrated with something and aren't old enough to be able to use words to tell us. I think the best thing would be to start teaching her words to use instead of actions. If you notice it happening at a certain time of day... like when she is really tired before nap time, try giving her some extra attention at that point (before her melt down).... or let her watch a video alone to distract her.

I know it is frustrating.... I did in home daycare for years when my kids were that age. It is a phase though, and a normal one....but scary I think the key is not to just give her the negative attention when she does it. If she is looking for your attention and not getting it... and then biting. She will see it as a way of getting the attention she wants(even if it is negative) and continue the biting. Does that make sense?

It is hard to tell a toddler you have to see to the needs of more than one child. They still think they are the center of the universe.

Good luck..... just remember this won't last forever