My three year old daughter bit her 8 month old sister again about 30 minutes ago, and almost broke the skin.?

Question

This is the 4th time in the past 2 days. She bit her on the cheek when I wasn't looking and tried to run away. I caught her and gave her four hard swats on the butt and put her in her room for the rest of the night and shut the door. I am tired of this s-h-i-t. I tried to find info. online about it, and all I can find is don't overreact and give her a teething ring and tell her what she can bite and what she cannot. She is too old for this c**p. I have been spending so much time with her cuddling and reading since her dad deployed. How much more attention does she need? How in the world can I react calmly when my baby is gasping for air because she is screaming so hard in pain? Her face is purple, I just turned my back for a second. I never leave them in a room alone together, but she still sneaks and does it. I don't know what to do. I just started shaking and crying when I held the baby because I was so upset. What would you do?

Answer 1

Here is a good website to read for advice!

http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/parenting...

Answer 2

she may be jealous of the attention her younger sister is getting so she tries to get in the spotlight.

Answer 3

Biting is a stage that children go through, it is normal for children of this age to bite.  I know it is hard to handle but what you said is right, Give her the teething ring and talk to her.  She is going to test you since you are the only one there.  She sees that it gets you upset and pushes your buttons.  Be stern with her and tell her it is not right to bite.  make sure that you show the baby that was bit loving attention and don't give it to the older one.

Good Luck! =)

Answer 4

That's awful! I don't even know what I would do...I like what the other person said about biting her back lol...it sounds kinda cruel but she'd learn fast i'd think.

Answer 5

Discipline is the key. Your kids will never learn if you dont set some ground rules. They'll walk all over you and wont listen in public. Very Embarrasing.

Answer 6

I think biting her back would probably be the worst thing you could do, really. It's stooping to her level, and if Mum does it, why shouldn't she?

Answer 7

Bite her back, It sounds terrible but Thats what I did with both my kids when they bite Dont bite hard but just enough to show her it hurts,  My daughter bit my leg and drew blood so I sliply bit her on the arm not hard but just enough and she never bite again. try it and see if it works. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 8

Just lock your three year in her room when she does this and keep the baby away from her. Just leave her in her room for the night. You have to show this kid who the boss is. You can't let your kid get a reaction from you. Some 3 year olds are looking for a reaction  and some will test the limits and see how far they can get before their parents really do anything.

Answer 9

She's probably also having a hard time without her dad. Try taking something away as punishment that she really likes, or giving her something she likes when she does behave.

Answer 10

give her a tsp of vinegar every time she bites.  It will not hurt her but it tastes like c**p.  Good luck