Nila Wafers ❤

☀️Make sure your cute bottles are bring consistently refilled! Find cutely shaped ice cube trays so you can keep your drinks cooler than longer.

☀️Ice cream! Popsicles! Find molds to make your favourite flavors, go out when you hear the ice cream truck. But remember to do this in moderation, and keep hydrated with healthier treats like fruit too!

☀️Crank out your cutest nightshirts with your favourite designs for the especially hot days.

☀️A sprinkler/small pool is a great way to get some sun/fresh air without getting super hot (just be sure to wear that sunscreen!)

☀️If you don't have AC and need to move from your room to the first floor/basement, treat it like a sleepover! Take all the things that'll make you comfy in that environment, make your own little space. If you have an unfinished basement or live in a humid area, grab some moisture absorbers beforehand!

☀️Take nice, cool spongebaths.

☀️Watch Christmas specials/movies to get your mind on something cooler! If not Christmas, you could do Halloween too!

Routine, being walked through the day with support and care. Circle time, reading time, playtime, snacktime, naps.

Being gently taught that it's okay to make mistakes, how to handle big feelings, how to make friends, treat others well, be treated well by others.

- make a page all about your cg! or if you don't have a cg, make a post about what you would want your cg to be like 💭

- do you have any nicknames? which ones do you absolutely love? you could make a page about those too! your favourite nickname, who gave you that nickname 💌

- do you have any favourite colours? make a page all about them, including items that you have or want that are your favourite colour! 🧡

- make a list of your rules, reminders and rewards page! you could include a sticker chart for your rewards. when you have a certain amount of stickers you can treat yourself to a stuffie or something else you wanted!! 🧸

- make a favourites page! include what you like in big space and when you're in little space! 🫶

comment any ideas you have for a journal too!!

link to my first little space journal post:

Non-voluntary age regression can be a challenging experience for both the little one and their caregiver. As a caregiver, it's important to provide understanding, support, and a nurturing environment for your non-voluntary regressed little.

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Create a Safe and Comforting Space: Establishing a safe and comforting environment is crucial for a non-voluntary regressed little. Ensure their physical surroundings are calming, free from stress triggers, and filled with familiar items that provide comfort and security. Soft blankets, stuffed animals, and soothing music can help create a peaceful atmosphere that promotes relaxation.

Offer Gentle Reassurance: Non-voluntary regression can be confusing and distressing for your little one. Offer gentle reassurance through kind words, soothing tones, and physical touch. Let them know that you are there for them, providing unwavering support and understanding. Validate their feelings and emotions, reminding them that it is okay to experience involuntary regression and that you are there to help them navigate through it.

Establish Predictable Routines: Structure and routine can provide a sense of stability for a non-voluntary regressed little. Establish predictable daily routines that include meal times, playtimes, and quiet times. Consistency in activities and schedules can help your little one feel secure and develop a sense of control amidst the involuntary regression.

Engage in Soothing Activities: Engaging in soothing activities can help distress and anxiety during non-voluntary regression episodes. Explore activities that promote relaxation and comfort, such as gentle sensory play, reading calming stories, or engaging in creative arts and crafts.

Encourage Self-expression: Non-voluntary regressed littles may have difficulty expressing their emotions and needs. Encourage them to communicate through various means, such as drawing, writing, or using visual aids. Be patient and understanding, providing gentle guidance to help them express themselves effectively.

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you’re so small ! 🔎

so very, very teeny!

the littlest baby i ever did see !

"It's okay kiddo, dada/mama/bubba will help you .ᐟ"

"What color is this, baby.ᐣ Good job honey, you're just so smart .ᐟ"

Apple slices and peanut butter

Pretzels and peanut butter

Chocolate covered fruit

Graham crackers

Smiley fries

Chicken nuggets (bonus points if they’re in dino form)

Pudding

Peanut butter or Nutella sandwich with banana slices

Grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup

Mini bag of chips

Cheese strings

🎃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🕷️

For my first time caregivers who are completely lost on how to start caring for their little one 💛

🌼 Research! Read as much as you can about age regression whenever you can. The more you can understand how regression works and what it is, the better you can support your kiddo.

🌼 Read Safe for Work fanfiction on regression. It can give you lots of ideas on how to care for and talk to your kiddo when they're regressed. Ask them if they read works on any specific fandom and try looking it up yourself to get an idea of what they like.

🌼 Read blogs on Tumblr and stories on Wattpad for regression advice too. Lots of information is written by regressors and caregivers themselves.

🌼 Ask lots of questions. Your little one's probably already established how their regression works for them so asking what that looks like can be super helpful to you. (Examples: How small do you feel when you regress? Or What do you like to do when your regressed?)

🌼 Your kiddo may feel a little apprehensive at first so patience and lots of reassurance will do wonders. Remind them that you want to be there and don't rush the process of including this new dynamic in your relationship. It will take time.

🌼 Encourage their regression! As often as you can, do things that encourage their headspace. For instance, asking if they want to color with you or watch a cartoon. The more you encourage their little habits, the more comfortable they'll feel around you.

🌼 Don't talk down to them. There's a balance when it comes to talking to regressors. You want to baby them (unless they ask otherwise), but not in a way that's patronizing.

🌼 Be curious. Ask them simple questions and be interested in what their doing/telling you. Most kiddos love to explain things and feel like they're showing you something cool, so it'll make them very happy to know that you're paying attention to them.

🌼 Try not to be harsh. Most feel like harsh discipline and a firm hand is the best way to handle a regressor, but most kiddos listen better to a gentle reminder than a harsh reprimand. So be patient with them, treat them as though their learning everything for the first time.

🌼 Learn their little habits. Lots of times, kiddos don't want to ask to be babied because they can feel embarrassed or like a burden, so they'll give little hints in hopes you'll notice them that way. And it can be something as small as being a little more clingy, to pouting and whining over something that seems minor.

🌼 Become their guardian. Check in with them often, ask if they ate, help them put their seat belt on and remind them to pick up after themselves, little things like that. Some regressors even love to have a certain set of rules laid out for them to follow (or break).

🌼 Avoid ignoring or verbally wounding your regressor. Sometimes emotions can become much more difficult to process when regressed, so a passing comment or action done in frustration can cause deep wounds to reopen, so try to think twice before acting.

🌼 Don't cross boundaries! Just because you're the caregiver, don't abuse your authority and force them to do anything their uncomfortable with.

You’ve been pushing off regression for weeks now, and its taking a toll on your mental health. Your caregiver notices and has slowly been pushing you to regress, today - you have a breakdown from stress. Your caregiver holds you and rocks you slowly to help you calm down. They hush you and slowly push a pacifier into your mouth, at first you spit it out - not wanting to regress.. but they put it in again and slowly hush you. (Caregiver Title) rubs your back and turns on the TV to your favorite show/movie and sits you on the couch, leaving for a moment to get you a snack and a juice (or water). Your caregiver comes back and you two cuddle for the duration of the movie/show.

(I suck at writing please excuse any mistakez)

Oh, you had a bad day? I'm really sorry to hear that.

There's no need to apologize, sweetheart. It's okay to cry. It's okay to be upset, just let it all out.

You wanna hug baba? That's right, it's okay.

Look, baba got your favorite plushie! Let's hug them too, as tight as we can, yeah?

Do you want baba to put more pressure on your body? Wrap you up tight in my arms?

You don't have to be sorry, it's okay. I love you. I love you so much.

Thank you for trusting me. I'll hold you till you feel better.

I'm not going anywhere, I'm here for you.

Baba is always going to be here for you, darling.

You're so lovable. You're worth the world. You're my world, little one.

I'm here with you. Yes, and with plushie.

Oh, was that a giggle? No? It's okay, you can giggle and still be sad. You can giggle and still cry. Feelings are complicated. But we got this.

You got this. And I got you.

You're so brave. I'm proud of you. Dealing with all those big feelings.

Baba is so proud!