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Shenel
Feb 28, 2008, 05:29 PM
Today my Two year old bit my 3 month old on the foot. What do I do and how worried should I be?

Mr_am
Feb 28, 2008, 07:25 PM
Do nothing. They are still young. Jealousy is normal. Keep on taking care of both.. and do not exaggerate on punishment if ever you consider so!

oneguyinohio
Feb 28, 2008, 07:38 PM
At two, biting is probably more about instinct or rash decision than deliberate result of jealousy. If the 2 year old can communicate, try to find out what might have led to the incident. Baby invaded space maybe? Took something?
Try to communicate with the 2 year old on a level they can understand about being very careful not to hurt others (baby) and to talk with mom about something if feeling upset with baby. Something tells me the 2 year old might get the bite returned from the little one in a few years.