regressed age ranges!
0-1
very dependent
doesn’t know how to talk
sleepy and cuddly
get’s very scared when caregiver is away
probably wears diapers all the time
can’t understand your talking at all
the only word they know is cg’s name (mama, dada etc)
cries all the time
baby bottles! pacis! onesies! nurseries!
likes to be on cg’s lap
lots of babbling
2-3
can say small sentences
always learning new things
fussy and playful
can’t understand complex words and will most likely just look at you with those cute eyes if you say something complex
likes a lot of cartoons
still uses diapers but maybe not as often
starts to be a little bit bratty
paAAAACIS!
starting to use sippy cups
grabby hands
4-5
learning how to write their names and words
princesses/princes!!!! heroes!!!!!
bratty
wants to do things by themselves but fails
talks a lot, asks eveything
themed sippy cups
“but daddy/mommy/etc!!”
tries to draw you but it looks… different
you still say “that’s a beautiful drawing!” because it’s too cute
will repeat everything you say, so be cautious when talking if you don’t want this lil baby saying bad words
6-8
always gets a new bruise because they just can’t sTOP
try to do grown up things and sometimes they can
bubble baths
silly and smiley
loves dolls and barbies and cars and astronauts
can control their emotions better, but still wants to be babied all the time
wants to dress cg’s clothes
coloring books!
8-10
actually thinks they’re independent, so tries to show you they can do things all by themselves
they can’t
and then they cry out of frustration
loves to pick up their own clothes but sometimes have a weird taste and put on a lot of different clothes
wants to help with chores
colorful socks!!!
loves to have playdates with friends
in love with big kid shows like icarly, miraculous ladybug, spongebob
11-12
actually can do things by themselves
but sometimes just wants to be spoiled
“can i have this?! pretty please! i’ll give you my favorite stuffie’s hug!” and then gives you that sassy smile.
goes to playgrounds and plays with everyone
likes younger kids because it makes them feel grown up
make up!!
dress up!!!
calls cg on the phone aaaaall the time
likes to do chores to show cg they are responsible
very mischievous, does everything to get cg’s attention and validation
























