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Biting out of frustration
Lately my 14-month-old has taken to biting when frustrated. He sometimes bites the palm of his hand (not hard enough to leave marks), but otherwise doesn't bite other people. What he most often does bite is the object of his frustration. For example, he was playing and got tripped up on our coffee table. He didn't hurt himself, but my best guess is that he was mad at the coffee table for getting in his way - so he stood up and bit down on the edge of it. Of course I sternly said "no" and "no biting" a few times, which seemed to snap him out of it, but it has happened at least once a day since. Yesterday he got mad because he couldn't get his little scooter to go where he wanted - so he started squealing/yelling and then leaned down and started gnawing on the handlebars. Again, I pulled him away and told him not to bite.
I guess I'm just worried that this is an early sign that his first reaction to frustration is going to be one of anger, and I don't want that. But from the little reading I've done on the subject, it seems like it could be a pretty common occurance among toddlers. Has anyone else dealt with this? Did your child just grow out of it as they became more capable, or did you have some method that got it under control? I plan to discuss it with his pediatrician at his 15 month check-up on the 31st, but thought I'd see if anyone else out there had any thoughts.
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Brittany on -
My 14 month old is doing the exact same. He has even taken to biting my leg when I stop him from playing with our electronics. It is completely normal and is not a sign of anger or behaivoral issue. They have a very limited way of expressing themselves and can't yell at you, so biting is a natural reaction. We just say no and tell him to be nice as we show him kissing. It seems to be replacing the biting because he yells while he kisses my leg now. :)
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Permalink Reply by Christi, Star Mom on -
ha, well that's a better alternative. :) thanks for the input. he's gotten better about it since i posted this. the next day i discovered one of his molars is coming in so i think that was a big part of it, too. he still does it occasionally, but not as bad. glad to know he's not the only one. :)
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Permalink Reply by Anna Schultz on -
We have used simple small words and it works. NO BITE....KISSES ONLY,,,,,KISSES ONLY :-)) and then we give lots of kisses
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