15mo DS seems to be trying out biting on me.

[jaggythistle]

He's given me a couple of wee bruises so far

He's had a bite of my arms a couple of times when he has been sitting on my knee/clambering about on me playing.

I have never had much a problem with him biting while bfing, he very rarely even tries it. (only feeds 2-3 times a day now).

He seems to find it hilarious but it is really quite sore!

I have tried not to make too much of a big deal of it, just taken him off my knee and said no, don't bite mummy etc.

Any tips on how to deal with this if he keeps doing it?

thanks.

It's just a phase and it should pass. Keep on doing what you are doing which is saying 'No' firmly and removing him from you. Consistency and calmness is the key, he will get the message eventually.

DS used to do it to me too and it took quite a few months but he grew out of it. Then he moved on to scratching people's faces so I employed the same response and he has grown out of that too now. It can wear you down sometimes but you just need to keep calm, remain firm and be consistent.

My 15mo is doing this too, and bashing me in the face etc. He thinks it's hilarious and now says 'ow!' delightedly before and as he does it

I will be employing Breastmilk's method of 'no' and remove!

My mum 44 years ago was told by her health visitor to bite my brother back... I know, not very PC in this day and age, but she reckons he never ever bit her again!!

Just wish I could do it - but as a Foster Carer, would get shot!!

My DS bit me once at the age of 18 months. We were not in the habit of smacking at all but this particular time, I smacked his fingers once and told him biting was very bad - he never ever bit anyone again. I would have hated him to bite another child. Nip it in the bud - I am not saying smack him, of course not but make him understand it is very bad - as is scratching peoples faces. An angry voice is probably all that is required - if you don't frequently adopt an angry voice!

thanks for the replies.

no wee nibbles for a few days, maybe being calm with my serious voice is working so far.

will definitely not be doing any biting back. can't see how that would ever help - he loves to copy what we do all day! not something i wish i could do...

My DS bites me all the time! In fact, he also nips, squeezes, prods and headbuts...all for fun! He giggles like mad.

I've noticed that he does it mostly for my attention (say if I'm watching tele or talking on the phone). Firm voices, moving away from him and saying 'no' seems to be the best approach, but it doesn't stop him.

I've come to the conclusion that he's just eexploring ways of getting a reaction and to him it's just a game. So far, no bites to other kiddies. Agreed, don't make a bit deal out of it and distract attention to games, toys and kisses :)

My ds does this too. He also scratches and pinches and thinks it's hilarious