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[littlcinnabar]

debatin regressin but worried about not havin any1 to talk to. 22 scared to message the only 2 ppls im comfy regressin around.

if any cgss/babysittrs see this n wanna talk to me (just this 1nce, doesnt gotta b often) plss message us pretty pls :(

[littlcinnabar]

Feel badbad still bein liddl

wan act bigbig so be bigbig so no burden othrs

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so good ad actin bigbig >:3

[littlcinnabar]

Caregiver Tips : BedTime ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁

Create a Schedule!!

Schedules can be very helpful for little ones to get into and say in the groove of bedtime. It can also be helpful if you find yourself not know what to do most night.

Creating an actual Bed-time for bedtime is something I consider important. It doesn’t have to be strict nor does it have to be required though setting a structured though flexible time for your little to head to bed is a good idea !

I don’t suggest any times past 11:00pm though that’s up for you and your little to decide.

A few ideas for Bedtime,

Bath Before Bed ! Not only do baths help to stay clean but it can also be a fun, calming time for little ones

Bed Time Snack. In my personal experience bedtime snacks can be very helpful. Nothing too big because you don’t want the little one to have an upset stomach ! ( You can also treat the snack like a little reward before bed )

StoryTime. You can pick up a nice child friendly book to read your little one to sleep. It’s a safe, calming, and enjoyable activity before bed.

Situational Advice !

Nightmares

Your little woke up from a nightmare ? That can be quite scary for them.

Don’t get upset with your little for being awake. This should be obvious but getting upset with a little for something like this isn’t okay and will only make the situation harder for both of you.

If they’re feeling up to it take a moment to talk about the nightmare with them, get some water, overall show them that they’re safe with you.

Pouty Little having a tantrum at bedtime

Check in to see if there’s any specific reason for it. Wether it’s about being hungry, hurt, or just not wanting to go to bed the reason can be very helpful.

Ease the little to bed. Maybe put on some calming music or a show you think your little could relax while watching.

Explain to them why sleep is important, that you care about them and why you want them to go to sleep in a way they’ll understand.

Different things work for different people and that works the same with littles. If this stuff doesn’t work or you feel they’re better ways to do it for your situation than go ahead !

DNI: NSFW, NonSfw Agere, DDLG, Ageplay, Anti-Agere, Anti-Petre.

[littlcinnabar]

🦇Ways to help your tiny with a meltdown/breakdown🦇

🎃first, if possible, get them away from sensory input or whatever triggered them🎃

🖤provide them with comfort items, it could be a plushie, a blankie, pacis or anything🖤

🦇use grounding exercises like finding 5 things that are blue, breathing exercises or similar🦇

🎃hold them if physical touch helps them regulate and put on calm music🎃

🖤tell them a story to distract them from scary stuff going on🖤

🦇reassure them that everything is going to be okay and that their feelings are valid🦇

🎃ask them to talk about something they are interested that can take their mind off stuff🎃

🖤put on their favorite cartoon or comfort show, get them a paci, a plush and cuddles🖤

🕷️Most important of all be patient and don't pressure them to talk about what's going on, don't yell or make them feel bad for being scared🕷️

Fun fact of the day: a snail can sleep for 3 days

[littlcinnabar]

hellooo! how are you? im pretty new here (and to the agere world in general) and your blog is so sweet! i was wondering if you have any advice or tips for helping someone regress long distance? especially when they’re very hesitant/shy!

(also i wasn’t 100% sure if you’re okay with getting asks from other caregivers or if its just for littles, i’m sorry if you aren’t!)

Hello bubba, welcome to the daycare💕 Thank you for the sweet message.

I’m okay with asks💗

As for helping someone regress long distance, I typically offer suggestions such as listening to childhood music, shows, or movies. Or activities that are kid friendly like building a fort, playing with toys, or coloring. It’s important to ask what they like to do and go based on that. 💕

I hope this was helpful💞

Hello bubba, welcome to the daycare💕 Thank you for the sweet message.

I’m okay with asks💗

As for helping someone regress long distance, I typically offer suggestions such as listening to childhood music, shows, or movies. Or activities that are kid friendly like building a fort, playing with toys, or coloring. It’s important to ask what they like to do and go based on that. 💕

I hope this was helpful💞

[littlcinnabar]

🧃Caregiver tips!🧃

New to being a cg or just need some pointers? Here are some tips that may help:

🧶 Provide a comforting and secure environment

🎨 Be patient and understanding, adapting to their needs

🧶 Establish a routine for a sense of stability

🎨 Encourage open communication and active listening

🧶 Engage in imaginative play and creative activities

🎨 Support self-expression through art or writing

🧶 Respect boundaries and ask for consent in caregiving

🎨 Help manage stress by offering calming techniques

🧶 Be a source of encouragement and positive reinforcement

🎨 Foster a sense of playfulness and joy in daily life

🧶 Stay informed about age regression as a coping mechanism

🎨 Educate yourself on their specific preferences and triggers

🧶 Celebrate achievements, no matter how small

🎨 Prioritize self-care to ensure you're emotionally available

🧶 Seek guidance or resources when faced with challenges

🎨 Remember that caregiving is a mutual, evolving process

🧶 Communication is key, so don’t forget to express your specific needs, thoughts, and feelings gently to ensure you are on the same page

[littlcinnabar]

☆ 𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 ☆

if your partner or friend has told you that they are an age regressor and you want to be their caregiver it can be a little scary but hopefully these tips can help you out a little :) !!

1. the best thing is to communicate with your baby, ask them how old there baby age is, some can be as young as a newborn or as old as 15 which is a called a middle.some age regressors can change there little age depending on what mood they are in, that is called an age slider.

2. Ask your little on their hobbies or activities that they like to do when regressed because they might change when they are small, it can really help!

3. There is also something called impure regression where their age regression isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, they may have tantrums/meltdowns and breakdowns but the best thing is to try and make them happy, give them cuddles and soft kisses, put on their favourite show and have fun!

4. Some littles like to have rules but some don’t, remember to communicate and talk about there boundaries! Some rules could be like, a bedtime, no bad words or even no candy after 7pm, if your little does something naughty, do not shout at them, quietly go over it with them and if they consent you can punish them like 2 minutes in time out or a early bedtime.

5. Do not ignore your little, it may make them think that they did something wrong or that they upset you, some littles have bad flashbacks or get overstimulated and that makes it very hard for them.

6. PETNAMES!! baby your baby, call them cute names like, prince/princess, kiddo, little one, cutie pie, sweetheart, honey, darling, whatever your mind comes up with!

7. Make them happy by giving them there favourite food or even food that they ate as a child, my favourites are sandwiches cut up into cute shapes or Mac n cheese with dinosaur nuggets!

8. Do not take away a comfort item, e.g. blankie, stuffie, toys or anything that makes them happy, remember to have boundaries and communicate with your little.

9. Do fun activities or things with them, have an education day, ask them what colour or number something is or ask them how many fingers you are holding up! Do some crafts with them and I have another post a little further down with some activities.

10. Make them feel small, zip up their jacket, tie their shoes, help them brush their teeth, carry them up the stairs if you can, help them eat with the chop chop train game.

and lastly have fun with it, enjoy the time with your little and have a great day :)

[littlcinnabar]

Ways to calm your regressor during a storm 🌩️

Alright caregivers, as the warm weather approaches, don’t forget that thunderstorm/hurricane season approaches with it! Some littles can get timid and anxious during thunderstorms, and the loud noise can overstimulate those on the autism spectrum.

Here’s a list of things you can try to keep your little one calm and distracted during a storm!

🌟Put your baby down for a nap- read them a book, sing a lullabye, make some warm milk and get them the fluffiest blankies- this works best if your little is a heavy sleeper

🌟Make a pillow fort!- pillow forts are stronger than titanium! Didn’t you know? They will protect you and your precious little honey bun from the storm

🌟Story time- this, in conjunction with a pillow fort, is truly an unstoppable force

🌟Movie & Dinner- nothing goes better together than some good flicks and a meal, don’t forget to ask your little helper if they want to assist in the kitchen

🌟Karaoke- who can sing over the storm? How about you find out!

🌟Cartoons- put on their favorite show and turn up the volume, great with cuddles.

🌟Dance party- pump up the music and get down! A dance party is a great way to distract from the storm and muffle the thunder (also a great way to burn some extra energy before naptime)

🌟Make some music!- Littles are musical geniuses and many of them love making noise! Use the thunder as an opportunity for your regressor to crash and bash some pots and pans around without negative consequences

🌟And if all else fails:

Just hold that timid lil’ muffin of yours and let ‘em know that everything will be okay. As their caregiver, you are one of their greatest comforts.💙

Just remind them that storms don’t last long, pour them something warm for their bottle/sippie and wrap them up in a blanket.

Don’t forget to look for that rainbow when the storm has passed. 🌈☀️💙

[littlcinnabar]

long distance cglre ideas

- have your cg pick out your paci !!

- record yourself reading a bedtime story

- have your cg pick out the stuffie you sleep with !!

- have your cg pick out part (or all of) of your outfit !!

- find colouring pages you can complete and send pictures when you finish them !! you could even mail them !!

- play age appropriate multiplayer games online !!

[littlcinnabar]

🍜food tips for tiny's and big's🍜

food can be a hard topic for any number of reasons, these are some tips that help me when I struggle with eating whether it be amount, nutrient value or other. Especially around the holidays food can be hard so I hope this helps somebody!

🩷set your boundaries, don't be afraid to speak up for yourself if somebody hurts your feelings or crosses your boundaries, your feelings matter!🩷

🩵don't restrict yourself, especially when sensory issues make it hard for me to eat, I ignore what I should be eating, as long as I get nutrients in my body that's important🩵

🩷smooth it out, big sensory inputs can be scary and hard to manage so what I like to do is blend veggies I like taste wise in cream and then blend it until it's a smooth sauce, then I eat it with noodles and cheese🩷

🩵a full tummy is a happy tummy, it's okay to eat, when your tummy feels all full that is a good thing! It means your body gets the food it needs, remind yourself of that🩵

🩷reward yourself, if you struggle with eating too much or too little make a chart of an amount of meals per day and every time you reach the goal give yourself a sticker and at a certain point you can get a small reward like a plushie or toy🩷

🩵 accomidate yourself however you want, if it works for you it doesn't matter what other people say, don't let anyone make you feel bad about what you are eating or how and if they try to: remember point one🩵

🩷fun plates, use plates and other dishes or cutlery that bring you joy, wether it be something related to your regression, a spin or hyperfixation doesn't matter, making meal time fun makes it much easier🩷

🩵 entertainment, I like to watch shows, listen to podcasts or call with friends to eat so I can focus on something else then the food and reduce chances of intrusive thoughts and such getting in the way of my meal time🩵

🩷mind your regression, regressing during meal time makes eating much easier for me but for others it makes it harder, do whatever works for you and dont worry about what other people do/don't do🩷

Fun fact of the day: Samsung used to sell noodles

[littlcinnabar]

☆ 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 ☆

- facetime - video call as often as possible and do activities like colouring together, watching a movie, playing a game.

- pictures - send eachother pictures of what you have done today or little selfies of your outfit or your stuffies and toys

- tasks - ask your little one to complete tasks for the day, like chores or eating up all their food or tidying away toys after its been played with.

- self care - make sure that they are taking care of themself especially if its impure regression, give them little affirmations and reassurance.

- rules - you and your little may have a set of rules, if you do some of the rules can be....

Drinking enough water

Eating all your food

Going to bed on time

Doing chores ect

- Reward chart - If your little one completes all these tasks with photo proof a reward chart can be good, like getting to stay up later or being able to buy a toy.

- bedtime- getting to sleep without a caregiver is hard but ask your little if they can assign a stuffie to be a caregiver stuffie so they can cuddle it when they miss you.

- voice notes - reading a bedtime story over voice notes or call can help your baby get to sleep, also talking about your day if you’re busy and cant call.

- gift giving- it can be good as long as you are both comfortable with it, sending gifts is a good way to feel close when you are far away,

Hopefully this helped a few people :))

[littlcinnabar]

Sick and regressed ☆´ˎ˗ ︶︶︶ 

Well, while I'm writting this I'm bedridden (likely with covid), and for some reason I really want to spend my sick days regressed and take something good out of it at least.

Getting comfy!

🧦: Pajamas time! Is there anything more regressor-coded than cozy printed pajamas, an animal kigurumi or onesie? I'd say no. And since I'm staying on bed, I'm surely wearing those all day long.

🛏️: Bed setup! When you're bedridden, a bed table ends up being really useful in case you want to do stuff that requires a flat surface. If you have one of those, lucky you! I, however had to improvise with a smooth wooden board standing on my lap, therefore any kind of long, resilient and flat surface can do the job just fine.

🧦: Blanket fort! Alternatively, if you're able to roam around your house or have someone to help, you can build a blanket fort over your bed or a comfy surface to stay in!

🛏️: Sick gear! Runny nose? Bring tissues. Got a fever? Make a cold damp towel for your forehead. Tummy aches or localized pain? Make a hot water compress. And make sure to keep track of the meds you're taking, of course.

🧦: Get your plushies! Since what I got is very contagious close contact with anyone is out of the table, but my stuffies are completely immune to sickness and ready to cuddle! (I'll have to wash them afterwards to disinfect them though)

Games and activities!

🎮: Viddy games! Either on computer, phone or a console (handheld preferred), videogames are perfectly stationary and don't require much movement from your part.

🖍️: Table games! Table games are also stationary and can be played right from your bed if you have a bed table, although most games need other people to play with you, your plushies can serve this purpose.

🎮: Play pretend! Playing pretend can be limited when you're bedridden, but there are some scenarios you're perfectly able to do! Such as pretending you're a shop owner and your stuffies are the clients, pretending your stuffies are your doctors/nurses taking care of you, or vice versa. Things like tea parties and pretend schools are still on the table!

🖍️: Arts and crafts! Being sick won't stop me from wanting to draw and color, since I can do it from my bed anyways! Aside from drawing and coloring, I might as well do some collage and paper craft, just might need help to clean up afterwards.

🎮: Cartoon time! No better opportunity to (re)watch your favorite cartoons than when you're sick, bedridden and bored, right? And since this brings me comfort, here are some cartoon episodes that center on being sick: Bumpy and the Wise Old Wolfhound (Bluey), Steve Gets The Sniffles (Blues Clues), Bear Flu (We Bare Bears), Doctor Daisy M.D (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse), Arthur's Chicken Pox (Arthur)

Snack time!

🍼: Hot drinks! Specially if you're with a cold or a sore throat in general, hot drinks such as hot cocoa and tea are perfect for warming up an icky throat.

🧁: Spices for a sore throat! Like mint, honey, ginger and lemon. I'm sure there's plentiful of drinks you can make using these!

🍼: Give preference to healthy snacks and meals! Like fruits and veggies, yogurt, noodles, soup or sandwiches. Bonus points if they're arranged in a fun shape (animal, plant, star, etc)!

🧁: Keep your appetite in check! It's pretty common to lose your appetite when sick, therefore I'd say it's ideal to keep your meals smaller (and sometimes eat more often) than usual.

Taking care of yourself!

🧸: Stay hydrated! Water is always good, and if you're sick you likely need it more than usual, drinking from sippy cups, baby bottles, straw cups or any kind of fun themed cup is usually more fun and encouraging than boring adult cups.

🧶: Keep your temperature in check as well! Besides from checking if you have a fever ever so often, it's also good to keep yourself warm with blankets and heating if your body feels cold, or alternatively, turning on fans and using lighter sheets instead of blankets if you're too hot.

🧸: Beware the germs! If you got a contagious disease (like me), make sure to properly wash and disinfect anything you bring to your mouth such as pacis, teethers, bottles and cutlery before and after using them. Plus, it's important to wear a mask or ask others to wear a mask when near you as well.

🧶: Resting is key! Some of these days I'm too tired to do anything above, and I'd rather just nap the whole day, and that's okay! Sometimes being sick means not being able to do anything at all and it's important to have your extended napping time to get better.

[littlcinnabar]

Tips for Caregivers and Big Sibbys!

New to being a caregiver or just want some tips? We'll here you go!

All opinions from a professional ageregressor themselves!

(All regressors are different and these rules don't apply to everyone, when in doubt ask your little!)

•Don't take away pacis/stuffies/blankets or other comfort items as punishment!

Ageregressors are often prone to big feelings, and this can result in meltdowns and tantrums! (Oh my!)

Unfortunately this can lead to a time out! (Eeek!)

However comfort items should NEVER be taken away during timeout or as a form of punishment!

•Potty breaks/ reminders

Whether your little one wears diapers, pull-ups, or big kid pants, potty reminders can be helpful!

Sometimes we get too caught up in play time, or don't want our toys to miss us while we're gone!

•Snack!

The best time besides play time!

Every little has a different favorite food so ask yours!

Snacks are best served on plastic divider plates with a sippy cup or bottle of juice or milk with your Little ones favorite character on it!

•Nap time and Bed time!

Either a Littles favorite time or the bane of their existence is naps!

Eaither way getting enough sleep is important! This can mean setting a proper bedtime (ick) or nap schedule

•And of course lots of hugs and cuddles! (If your little one is okay with that)

It's a veryyy well know scientific fact babys, toddlers, and even big kids NEED these acts of affection!

(No that's not my opinion... it's a scientific fact! I swear!)

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Secred missin: act big !!!

[littlcinnabar]

UGHH, i really want to have a caregiver, but at the same time, im so scared about it.. I just want someone to take care of me..!

[littlcinnabar]

𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐩 ✫彡

SFW INTERACTIONS ONLY.

-> Start by age dreaming

-> Babytalk/babble to yourself as you’re doing things

-> Have a babysitter, caregiver or friend chat with you, and have them treat you as if you were small

-> Watch a children’s show or movie

-> Color with crayons or markers

-> Play pretend with stuffies or toys

-> Wear oversized clothes to feel tinier

-> Listen to a story (you can have a caregiver read one, or find one on YouTube)

-> Create and decorate a journal just for your little space

-> Set aside a slot of time just for regressing, and not focusing on big kid responsibilities

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