Kissing with teeth....

[welshmum]

Whenever ds wants to show love he goes in with a big grin and then opens his mouth wide and tries to bite. It genuinely comes out of a loving impulse. I know I should remove him and say 'No biting' in a firm voice but I don't want him to think he can't 'love' people. At them moment I'm managing to head him off before he actually bites but I think I'm teaching him not to be affectionate. He's 13 months. Any thoughts, oh wise ones?

[CaptainDippy]

My DD does this too - she is also 13 months (what's his DOB out of interest!!?) "Proper" kisses will develop later on (my DD1, 28 months is a fabulous kisser!! ) I don't think they need telling off, they are just trying to be "loving"!!

[welshmum]

He arrived on the 24th of May.
Do you just keep a keen eye on your dd then captain? And let her approach everyone? I've missed one or two of ds's advances and he's given nasty nips....I feel so guilty about that

[CaptainDippy]

Don't feel guilty - he is only little!! My DD2 arrived on 20th May - so only days between them - perhaps they could get together and gnaw each other's faces off!!? I just keep an eye on my DD, but accidents will happen and the behaviour (if that's what you would like to call it!) will get better - Don't worry - I know it is a cliche, but "it's just a phase" - if he is still doing it when he is older (say 2ish) then that is the time to start reprimanding and discussing "appropriate behaviour" IMO!!