Not biting people, but biting objects

I’m genuinely concerned he’s going to break his teeth and I don’t know how to make him stop

If my 2yo is angry about something, he’ll take his frustration out by biting whatever’s nearest. About a year ago, he used to bite me, and I must admit, I resorted in the end to biting him back (not hard) and he doesn’t bite me now. We haven’t had biting since then, really. Now it is back! But as an example, I said he couldn’t have anything from the fridge this morning so he’s there banging his face into it with his teeth out trying to bite. He bites clothing, cushions, table legs, remote controls…

We use the phrase “I don’t like that” in our house and I’m trying to get him to verbalise instead by either saying that or saying “I’m not happy” but it’s just not working. He can talk very well but isn’t getting those phrases.

How can I teach him to take his anger out in a different way other than his teeth?

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My son is 3, when he was that age and he sometimes still does it. He will bite out of frustration….. it’s because they don’t have the worlds yet and they go through a lot of emotions. Seems to help when I am like here you can bite this instead…. No idea In the same boat sometimes !!! I totally get it

A 2 year old isn't going to have the emotional regulation to say that in a moment of rage for a long looong time. You need to give him an alternative to vent out his frustration, like a stress ball in each hand that he can squeeze really hard or something soft and non-toxic he can bite and while redirecting him talk calmly about how he is feeling and that it is okay to feel upset but let's find a different way.

Also offer a cuddle, hold his hand, a pat on the back, stroke his hair, something calming and affectionate as by biting him back he may now feel like he can't come to you with his big feelings

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