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Babies who Bite
Why kids bite and what you can do to get them to stop.
by: Sydney Loney
In This Article
Biting
- Infants may bite when teething, or as a way of exploring the world.
- By age two, biting is likely due to a lack of emotional control.
- Biting usually peaks around age three.
- If your toddler bites, remove him from the situation and sit him down quietly.
- Teach children other physical ways of expressing frustration, such as jumping up and down.
iting is normal in young kids and doesn’t mean your child will grow up to have behavioral problems, says Jennifer Kolari, author of Connected Parenting. Here’s what to do if your baby is a biter.
Why kids bite
• Infants: teething infants sometimes bite to relieve the pressure on their gums
• Toddlers: At around one year, children may bite simply because it’s part of the way they’re exploring the world. But by age two, biting is more likely due to a lack of impulse or emotion control and usually occurs when kids are frustrated or distressed.
• Preschoolers: Biting usually peaks around age three, but can last until ages four or five, especially with boys. “Boys tend to be a little more aggressive and interact with the world in a more physical way,” says Kolari.
