03/10/2026
Toddlers bite โ but itโs not always โbad behaviourโ! ๐ฆท
Biting can sometimes be a way for toddlers to communicate when they donโt yet have the words to express what theyโre feeling.
It may be linked to:
๐ฆท Teething discomfort
๐ Sensory seeking
๐ฃ Overstimulation
โค๏ธ Big emotions
๐ฅ A need for more opportunities to chew
Instead of immediately punishing the behaviour, pause and ask: โWhat is my child trying to tell me?โ
Offer safe opportunities to chew and help your little one learn healthier ways to express their needs.
Most toddlers outgrow biting as their communication skills develop.
If biting becomes frequent, persistent, or compulsive, a myofunctional-trained pediatric dentist can help identify the underlying cause.
Understand the โwhyโ before correcting the โwhat.โ ๐โจ
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