19 month old biting for fun. Any tips on how to deal with it?

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She is very good natured - never does it in anger but when she gets excited or is playing physically with us she has tried (and succeeded a few times) to bit me or DH.

She did it to dd1 (4) for the first time today.

Each time I make a very stern face, stop the fun and say 'no' 'no' don't bite.

When she actually bit me I made a very sad face and repeated no, no but it doesn't seem to be getting through.

Any ideas?

Thanks

I'm not sure how long you've been trying but you may have to keep on at her a bit because she is older. My 11 month old DD started doing this, also out of excitement and playing and it took about 1 week of sternly saying "No Biting!" and I would also put her down away from me, or walk away and stop playing immediately. She got very upset the first few times but we got to the point where she would put her mouth on ready to bite and all I had to do was say "No Biting!" and she'd pull back. She's stopped doing it now.

I can't suggest anything else but just keep telling her and like I said put her down and stop playing or walk away. If she is sorry or regretful I'd say there is no harm in cuddles afterwards.

Just keep saying a firm NO, putting her down and turning away from her. She'll get the message eventually if you are consistent and withdraw attention from her for a minute or two each time.