Practice prevention so that your child will be less likely to bite.
- Always have a cool teething ring or washcloth on hand.
- Avoid situations in which your child can get irritable enough to bite.
- As soon as your child is old enough, encourage the use of words ("I'm angry with you" or "That's my toy")
- Give your child enough of your time throughout the day (for example, by reading or playing together), so he or she doesn't bite just to get attention.