Just about every child has bit but whether or not they should be classified as a biter is another thing. In daycares studies have proven that around half of the children have been bitten about three times a year. So biters are common.

Biting can come in different stages. The first is when the teeth start to come out of the gums. Your child will want to bite to sooth the discomfort of the swollen gums. This kind of biting will be soothed from biting a rattle or a teething ring. If your baby tries to bite you while breast feeding quickly remove the infant and set them down in a safe place. When an infant gets a negative response from their mother they will soon stop biting.

Around the time that your toddler celebrates their first birthday is when they may experiment with biting again. They usualy bite to show some excitement. Sometimes regular routines can help. At this time when your toddler tries to bit you should respond firmly every time and it should stop almost immediately.

Again your toddler may start to bite around the age of two. Your toddler bites at this time to show that they want to be independent. If your toddler bits at this stage be certain that you give your child a time out and make sure that you explain that being bitten hurts. Teach your toddler commutation skills that they may be lacking. Occassionally normal cycles will be helpful. When your toddler has the skills that are needed the biting should stop.

If your toddler is going through a biting stage make certain that you closely watch them. The best thing to do at this stage is to acknowledge the good behaviour. Another good tip is to offer something for your toddler to chew on. Just like stable routines, usually. If you have caught your toddler biting the respond with a firm voice and place your toddler on a time out.