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Asked by: Pam Kowallik
family and relationships parenting babies and toddlersWhy does my toddler bite me?
Keeping this in consideration, how do you stop a toddler from biting?
Strategies to Prevent Biting
- Distract your child with a toy or book. Suggest looking out thewindow or take a walk to another room or outside.
- Suggest how your child might handle the situation that istriggering the need to bite.
- Suggest ways to share.
- Reading books about biting can also help.
In respect to this, why do toddlers bite parents?
One of the main reasons toddlers bite is becausethey are feeling afraid or frustrated. When they haven't hadtheir fill of close, relaxed time with their parents orcaregivers, or when stress has risen in their lives, they may notexpress the fears or frustrations through natural outlets likecrying and tantrums.
Why two year olds bite It can be shocking to hear that your two yearold has bitten another child – or to feel herteeth sinking into you. Sometimes small children bite whenthey can't cope with a situation – when they'reovercome by fear, anger or frustration. They may bitebecause someone bit them.