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    How Do I Stop A 22month Old From Biting?

    Hi, i am new to blurtit but i don't know what else to try. I am a pre school teacher who teaches children 3mths to 2yrs. I have a 22mth old who bites almost every day and thinks its a game. He bites hard and the other mothers are complaining. We have tried everything from the thinking corner to 'NO,bitting hurts!! We have tried distraction and even exclusion (which we never usually do but stopped as it doesn't work) We try to give him as much attention and love as we can. What else can we do?

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    cherrice79

    Start with talking the child's parents so that they now this is going on also maybe call a pediatrician or your local health dept and ask to speak with a nurse to see if they have any good suggestions good luck. Also when they do bit you get eye level with them and say ouch that hurts stop biting me show expression, or not to be mean but maybe the parents need to bit him not hard but to show that this action is hurting and needs to be corrected I'm sure he will stop in due time.

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    Thanks for your answer. We have already consulted the mother but although she seems keen to stop it happening in front of us i'm not to sure the same happens at home. Your suggestion on consulting a pediatrician or health dept is a great idea, thanks. We do try to come down to the childs level at all times and i have tried it along with the 'NO,biting hurts,but never thought to word it the way you have (it also has no negative words. Great!!! Thanks!.)

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      poohead

      Pull his teeth out or put foam around them to soften the bite.

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      doowop

      There should always be a consequence when this negative action occurs and it should be consistent. If he learns that everytime he bites the specific action will be enforced he will eventually want to avoid that consequence. Kids are very smart. Never give positive attention to the action. He could get confused and not chance his behavior. It will take a while for him to understand but use patience and consistency. Again good luck.

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