Babies hitting

[tgm1974]

Anyone got an quick fix remedies to stop my son hitting ... I know he doesnt know what he is doing or that its wrong but its starting to get embarrassing. Its like his greeting gift to anyone ... he is 10 months!

[lozzylou]

both of mine went through this stage too. and it is just a stage they go through. when my boys hit out i would just hold there hands down by there side for about a minute. they hated being held down but it stop them hitting out. it was the only time i held there hands down so they got to know that it only happened when they smacked someone, and they soon stopped doing it. and i just simply said, no we dont smack.
good luck

[B00]

hahaha! Remember those days well.

Nothing you can do I'm afraid other than completely ignoring the fact he's done it. Even chastising him will be seen as a good reaction by him and he'll cary on doing it.

If it's any consolation they do grow out of it, and anyone who might comment, who doesn't realise it's just a "baby thing" is just plain daft.

[zzxxee]

plain and simple bite them back no only kidding just say in a firm voice NO they soon associate this with not bitting, however your son is only 10 months so this method would be better if he were a little older he is just teething and it is perfectly normal to bite and eat everything at this age

[zzxxee]

sorry it says hitting in your question not bitting i would just put it down to his age and he will grow out of it dont worry

[tgm1974]

Hi everyone - thanks for the replies. Ive been grabbing his hand before he smacks and saying NO at the moment but he laughs at me so going to try "holding his hand down" - fingers crossed that will do the trick. Its getting embarrassing now so let you know how I get on.

Thanks again x