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Toddler is a biter at nursery!

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Daisy1235 · 19/05/2026 19:41

DD (2.5) is a prolific biter/hitter at home and now at nursery!

She seems to go through phases where she will bite every day at nursery and then not do it for a few weeks. Apparently there doesn’t seem to be any identifiable triggers or patterns.

At home it’s usually out of frustration or excitement. We do a firm “no biting. That hurts” and remove her from the situation quickly until she calms down. She is very quick to say sorry and cuddle afterwards.

It’s becoming a real problem at nursery though and I think some bites have been really nasty.

I would love to hear from anyone who has also had a prolific biter at a similar age and any ways you found best to deal with it / get past the phase?

Im getting really worried she will lose her nursery place and also worrying I’ve done something really wrong to cause this!

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TinyMouseTheatre · 19/05/2026 21:28

I don’t think you’ve been doing anything wrong. She’s so little still and lots of DC do bite. Have the Nursery said that she may lose her place?

Overthebow · 19/05/2026 21:30

What steps have the nursery put in for her? She may need some more support there.

24Dogcuddler · 19/05/2026 21:47

If it’s sensory seeking she may need something to bite. Look at Chewellry Chew Buddy or similar

https://www.sensorydirect.com/chewbuddy-bangle-single?ps=MTQxPTk2&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11345894305&gbraid=0AAAAAD-o2kGwLD0cFFW1NjzHZAcEUMSH9&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyrfzlZzGlAMVHZhQBh1JqhujEAQYAyABEgKOEvD_BwE#141=96&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_term=

She won’t have any concept of sorry at this age other than knowing the word.

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