Toddler biting
I’m at my wits end and I don’t know what more I can do, my 2 year old has been a prolific biter at nursery from about 10 months old and on a bad day could bite 3/4 times multiple days a week. I have done everything the nursery asked, we’ve repeated steps at home, brought books, reinforced boundaries, I’ve given suggestions to them etc etc but it is just relentless. I feel horrendous for the other children, I regularly cry when I find out about it and it’s causing me so much anxiety and stress sending him there now.
I don’t know what else I can do, he does rarely bite at home and when he does it’s a very obvious trigger like I’ve tried to force him to do something. We go to playgroups and see other friends children but again, he’s never even attempted to bite.
They are saying all the biting is unprovoked.
I’ve now reached out to another nursery with the mind to be upfront about what’s going on and look to move him if they offer more support. I feel sick at the thought of moving him as he loves going to nursery and is very settled otherwise.
I just don’t know how much more I can take and I’m just not seeing any improvement for over a year now.
Any suggestions or advice?
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Don’t suppose you know how busy his current nursery is? Could it be the business of the room is too much? Something to think of if looking at another nursery.
Also what’s his communication like?
Don’t beat yourself up, it’s just one of those things that some children go through and it can be tricky to break without fully knowing the cause. X
I just want to say that I appreciate this must be so stressful for you, but please try to go easy on yourself. Kids (especially toddlers) are bonkers, and all parents who have them will sympathise how tough it can be. He's only 2, and he won't do it forever. Edited my comment because I can see you've already answered that above!
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