DS is 13months and is a very sweet boy. He loves to hug but recently it has become a problem at baby groups and I'm concerned it's becoming less good natured. He will go for a hug and nearly knock over other babies - if I'm not quick enough to prevent it! He's just very quick and I can't get him to sit still/ stay within reach a lot of the time without repeatedly 'collecting' him which is exhausting and makes me not want to go out Recently he's been putting his mouth on them too, which he does at home when 'kissing' but with the force he does it It digs his teeth in.
He also shrieks sometimes when he's hugging which scares other children.
Today he picked up the hand of a little girl and put it in his mouth and bit her. I immediately comforted the little girl (I always make sure the other babies are ok, I obviously put a distance between DS and the upset child and make sure they get fussed) I then tell DS what he has done wrong and why it is bad, then pick him up and move away/ try to distract him.
When he makes another baby cry he often looks upset/ distressed himself and is often confused.
At home we practice 'gentle' and I will take his hands and show him how to be careful. he is still very heavy handed though.
I just don't know how to handle it and feel like an awful mum. I'm 4 weeks pregnant and broke down crying at today's group I was just so frazzled and embarrassed.
he's so little, I know he just needs time but what can I do to calm him down/ get him to behave better.