| Toddlers biting is not uncommon. It is how they | | | | defiance. Once past the toddler stage of two to |
| explore and learn about the world around them. | | | | three years a child should begin gaining some |
| Toddlers biting at a young age can also be caused | | | | emotional control. Toddlers biting at an older age |
| from teething. They may not understand the | | | | could indicate an underlying emotional issue. |
| difference between chewing on a toy or someones | | | | The best method for toddlers biting to stop is |
| finger and may accidentally hurt someone. | | | | prevention. Find out what happens before the biting |
| Several reasons can cause toddlers biting. Attention | | | | takes place. This will allow you to control situations |
| and aggression are among the most common reasons | | | | more closely. |
| for toddlers biting. They don't always understand | | | | It is also very effective to teach kids that bite a |
| how to express emotion and this is what happens | | | | different method of control. A toddler can |
| when they are angry. | | | | understand that biting hurts. Explain that toddlers biting |
| Toddlers biting is normally a stage that will pass on its | | | | does not solve the problem. Give them an alternative |
| own as a child matures and gains more control over | | | | when they are angry. Teach them to ask politely for |
| emotional situations. Although the behavior cannot be | | | | a toy or teach them to go to an adult when they are |
| ignored, it is comforting to know that this too shall pass. | | | | upset. |
| At an older age toddlers biting can be interpreted as | | | | |