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A STARTER GUIDE FOR NEW CAREGIVERS

this guide goes for any new caregivers out there that want to start caring for a kiddo so badly but don't even know where to start :]

🫐 first of all: don't freak out, learning is always important and this is your time!

🫐 make sure to establish boundaries and/or rules with the kiddo you're gonna take care of

🫐 ask if the relationship will stay platonic or romantic beforehand (very important!!!)

🫐 be careful with your words, don't cuss, be kind and respectful to them

🫐 allow yourself to take time off your caregiver duty

🫐 ask which games they like to play, which toys they enjoy playing with

🫐 get to know your kiddo, it's important to know their triggers or phobias

🫐 if you have time, write down the routine you and your kiddo should follow

🫐 if you're long distance make sure to reassure them that you are there, call if you feel comfy with that, send pictures, tag them in nice posts

🫐 reassurance is important also if you take care of more than one kiddo

🫐 ask them about their day even if it's just happy nonsense babbles please listen to them

🫐 listen to their concerns and tricky questions

🫐 respect their alone time and they should respect yours as well

🫐 clean their baby gear, put their stuffies all neatly in bed, make them yummy snacks

🫐 learn about their allergies and the foods they just can't eat!!

🫐 reward them for their good behavior or if they try hard enough staying big during the day!

🫐 spend time outside, make sure to protect them from the weather everytime

🫐 talk to them about your interests they will love it!

🫐 stablish a healthy bedtime schedule

🫐 put your mental health as a priority, this shouldn't be a weight on your shoulders, listen to your needs

🫐 don't make them tell you things about their past or things that are traumatic, if they refuse just let it go, don't pressure them

🫐 always listen, it's more important than you think

also for caregivers of pet regressors:

🫐 get the food they like the most

🫐 give them treats snacks

🫐 teach them tricks!

🫐 take them out for a nice walk around the park if they like it!

and last but not least, enjoy yourself, allow yourself to slip into that caregiver headspace and have fun! even when it's a hard time it should still be something enjoyable to do for both you and your kiddo <3

let me know if you want me to add anything else to the list :D

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!

muahahahaha, i tag all of my resources because everyone deserves to take care of themselves!!