Cozy-fying Your Space: Middle Edition

🧸Cozy-fying Your Space: Middle Edition🧸

Put up glow in the dark stars or other shapes on the wall and ceiling— one time I found glow in the dark Lisa Frank puppies at the thrift!

Room sprays or scented candles or wax melts in a scent that soothes you can make a big difference!

Find a cool lamp, like a shaped night-light or a lava lamp or even an LED neon wall hanging to give the room a nice atmosphere.

Hang up one of those mini hammocks to keep your plushie friends in. Especially good if you have too many to fit on your bed.

Put up artwork on the wall that you or your friends made. Not only does it make the room pretty, but it’s very personal!

If you have the space, set up a pile of pillows or a beanbag chair to chill out on.

Use Command hooks to hang your favorite clothes on the wall. This adds texture to the room, and you can easily swap it out for a different article of clothing!

Cover your headboard, dresser, or other furniture with STICKERS!

Print out posters of your favorite franchises and tape them up to your walls (or ceiling!)

Display your collectable toys! Ironically, this is helpful if you are private about your regression, because it makes it look like the only reason why you have the toys is because you collect them.

If that’s not your thing, you can also get cute fabric storage boxes to stash your toys and gear in.

Finally, get cute memos, put your favorite quotes or affirmations on them, and hang them on your walls!

Your room will look super pretty!

Pointers for Caregivers of Goth/Alt babies!

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It’s okay to let your little wear fishnets! especially to bed! they have a cozy tight feeling!!

It’s okay to let your little listen to metal or rock/alt rock music! many kiddos find comfort in the noise! just keep an eye they have it at a safe volume!

It’s okay to let your little play or fidget with piercings! (pending they are healed)

It’s okay to let your little colour in their tattoos! with washable markers!!

It’s okay to let your little wear whatever makes them comfortable! some kiddos don’t want to wear pastel colours!

It’s okay to let your little play video games! under supervision!

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I hope this helped!

🧑🏽‍🍼 Caregiving 101: The Basics 🧑🏽‍🍼

Hey kiddos! Over the years I’ve had lots of new CGs ask me for tips on what they can do to be the best CG they can be. I decided to turn that question into a post for y’all. Being a CG is something that takes time and experience, so we’ll just be going over the basics that every CG should know!

What is a Caregiver?

A caregiver (CG for short) is a person who cares for and looks after a regressor while they are small! 

Can I only be someone’s Caregiver if I am dating them?

Not at all! Not every regressor and CG are in a relationship. Sometimes a CG and regressor are just friends, this is called a platonic CG!

Is it easy to be a Caregiver?

The short answer is “No”. Being a CG is a lot of responsibility and it is not a task that someone should take lightly. Caring for another person can be hard sometimes, it can be emotionally taxing. This isn’t to say that being a CG is impossibly difficult, but if you aren’t willing to make a commitment to your regressor and take on the responsibility of caring for them then you should re-consider being a Caregiver.

Do I have to be a CG 24/7?

Absolutely not! It’s unresonable to expect a CG to be in a perpetual state of caring all day every day. Just like most regressors are not regressed 24/7, most CGs are not in caring mode 24/7 either. The most amount of caring is done while the regressor is regressed, and when they are not regressed the relationship dynamic is however the two of you want it to be.

What are some good traits to have as a CG?

While the best qualities to have depend on the person you are caring for, it’s always important for a CG to be patient, emapthetic, respectful, and willing to learn! It’s also very important that you and your regressor set clear boundaries with one another and respect those boundaries at all times. 

How can I be the best CG I can be?

Being a CG is not an exact science, every caring relationship is unique to the CG and the regressor. However, no matter what it is vitally important that you and your regressor communicate. I’m going to say it again just because of how important it is; no matter what you and your regressor need to communicate. 

No one knows how to care for your regressor better than they do. If you don’t know how to care for them or you feel like you could be doing better, you should talk to your regressor. Ask them how they want to be cared for, ask them if they feel well cared for, no one will be able to answer those types of questions but your regressor.

Is anything else that’s important to know?

There’s lots to being a CG, and it’s impossible to fit it all into one post, so be sure to remember that there’s more than is covered here. With that being said it’s very important to remember to take care of yourself too! You may have a regressor to care for but you can’t care for them if you aren’t caring for yourself too. If you ever start to feel worn down or burnt out then let your regressor know and take some time for yourself. Your well-being is important too, don’t neglect yourself just to care for someone else!

Signs your little age regressor is hungry

Grumpy/cranky

Throws tantrums for no specific reason

Crying/whining or throwing a small fit

If you see them rubbing at their tummy they’re probably hungry

Grabby hands

Chewing on things like their paci instead of sucking on it

Sucking on their fist/smacking their lips

Waking up and acting restless

If they are regressed to 12 months or less then expect

Waking up suddenly and more alert than usual

Moving their arms and legs around

Putting their fingers/fist into their mouth

Sucking on their lips or tongue

Moving their head from side to side

Making small baby noises out of nowhere (cooing, sighing, whimpering, etc.)

Making scrunched up faces

Acting fidgety, restless, squirming, fussing, or wiggling around.

Also if they’re at an old enough mental age you could always just ask! But sometimes little babies don’t know what’s good for them and don’t wanna tell you so just look for the signs.