Swatting, face grabbing

[Sassygirl]

I have the same thing here on a daily basis. I have all one year olds in my care. I give a 3 strikes rule. I re direct, show them how to be "gentle and nice" to their friends and if it happens after 3 times they go into my time out playpen that is set up in the dining room in plain sight where they can see everyone for a time out.
If the hitting and defiance continues, I find that at this age its because they are usually tired. Mine only go about 3 hours between their morning and afternoon nap.