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9 month ds biting my face and shoulder

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BocaDeTrucha · 30/06/2014 10:18

I'm sure it's just a phase and possibly linked to his teething (he has 6 already and they seem to be coming thick and fast) but he looks like he's going to kiss me but then bites. I always say "no" quite loudly but he keeps doing it. I don't want to turn away when he puts his face near mine but I'm getting nervous as it really hurts!!!! Any one else had this problem and did they just grow out of it?

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Knackeredmum13 · 30/06/2014 10:20

My 10 month old does the same. I've no idea how to stop him but sometimes it really hurts! I also say No sharply but he smiles at me likes it a game.

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BocaDeTrucha · 01/07/2014 10:26

That's exactly what mine does and I'm surprised I don't have teeth marks all over me!! Let's hope it's just a phase!

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taliasparkle · 02/07/2014 12:15

my son (18m) does this to me as well. Not just the face and shoulders but pretty much anywhere he can get his teeth on!
He seems to do it as a playful gesture as he likes a lot of rough play, but if he bites we give him a minute's time out in his cot so he learns it's wrong.

BouncyBabe98 · 02/07/2014 13:58

My Son does this to me too. It gets me as I flinch now when my 10 month old is hugging me as I don't know when the next bite is coming. :( am happy he is a feisty chap though!

greedygal · 02/07/2014 14:05

Ds is 21 months and does it more now than ever, along with hitting and pulling hair. I kept to saying 'no' and putting him somewhere safe if he did it more than once.

Something has registered though as he now has a cute smile on his face before he moves in slowly and bites me. So it doesn't hurt anymore & its more a playful thing.

mrshansolo · 02/07/2014 18:06

My 11m DS does this too but less than he used to. My tactic is to say 'no' firmly and place him on the floor. This seems to be starting to work but I think its definitely connected to teething. Hopefully he'll grow out of it!

Jaffakake · 02/07/2014 18:32

At that age I'd say No firmly & immediately put him down & walk away for a few moments. They seem to understand that more then than later!

hartmel · 03/07/2014 03:36

A friend of mine bought a teething necklace and apparently that helped that her DD would not bite her!

So far I'm lucky my DS doesn't do it as he is 9 month old but so far only two teeth.

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