My DD bites me and her father from time to time

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure what to do. It's like a game to her, yesterday for example she came to me, hug me and then she bite me! I felt betrayed (I know it's silly), but beyond that, what can I do to stop this habit? She does not bite other kids and she is otherwise a very happy and well-behaved toddler (she's 2 years old). Any advice? The only advice I got so far from my MIL was to bite her back, but I don't think is a good idea, besides how can I say do not bite me and then bite her? It doesn't make any sense.

[Meconbear]

I put my DS down right away and say "no biting!" and walk away. He knows that is a big no-no and has stopped doing it.

[Anonymous]

I agree with PP. Firm and calm "no biting" - then put dd down and ignore her for a couple of minutes. No eye contact or verbal interaction.

[Anonymous]

our 11-mo-old DS does this. sometimes, I think it's due to teething (when he looks upset). other times, it looks like he's playing around, because he's smiling. when it looks like he's teething, I comfort him and bring him something else to chomp on, like a damp, cool washcloth. when he's playing, I say NO very firmly and put him down.

[Anonymous]

OP here, that's what I do. I put her down and say no bitting and ignore her. But still she continue doing it!!

[Anonymous]

Bite her back..it works...flame on

[Anonymous]

If you've told her "no biting" a couple of times and it's not working, just completely switch gears with whatever you're doing. She may want attention (which is fine) but there is no sense in continuing an attention cycle around a negative behavior.