Thread: Biting, what to do ?

Hi there, firstly congratulations on a healthy and active MC baby! But you are right to be concerned - play-biting can go too far and can hurt. It is perfectly normal kitten play, but they don't always know where to draw the line, so you have to show them. What I do is to say in a very stern voice 'hey - be nice, be nice' and they soon stop or let go, even if they have that wild look in their eyes. If that doesn't work at first, yell out 'Owwww!' as if you're in total agony and act really, really hurt. Then totally detach and leave the room. Dexter should understand your tone, and the fact that you have stopped the game and left him alone, will help to make your point. Make sure the rest of your household do the same. Sometimes if one family member thinks it's funny to play rough and have his sleeve shredded, (sorry, but it is usually a bloke!) the behaviour will continue, and this could make things difficult with visitors....

Good luck and don't forget to post some pictures of your babe!