I don’t live with my carer, so most of the time when I’m small I am on my own. here are some of my favorite solitary activities to do while regressed.
it’s sometimes a struggle for me to figure out how to handle myself when I’m small but I’m burned out, low in motivation, or tired. like I said, I don’t live with my carer, so I have to be capable of keeping myself occupied. here are some activities for my small self when I am not feeling up to being the creative and playful kiddo I usually am.
dress comfy - this is generally the first thing I do when I realize I am regressing/regressed and I am having a low-energy day. my go-to comfy clothes are big sweaters (especially daddy’s sweater!), pajama shorts, and soft t-shirts. I will also typically carry a pastel knit baby blanket with me when I am small and low-energy because it has a familiar smell and I’ve had it since I was born.
eat a snack - sometimes when I’m small I will cook or prepare things for myself to eat, but when I’m having a low energy day I usually stick to snacks like goldfish, nori maki arare, and dry cheerios—ones you can eat with your hands and don’t have to prepare yourself. it’s also nice because experiencing familiar and comforting tastes can be grounding when I’m not feeling my best.
watch a movie - movies are a great tool for my age regression especially when I’m alone, either for helping me to regress or to give small me something to focus on when I’m having bad feelings or low energy. some of my favorite small movies are Finding Nemo,Ponyo,Lilo and Stitch, and Monsters Inc. if I’m using a movie as a distraction, I will usually also be doing something else while focusing on the movie, such as playing with a stim toy, chewing food, or cuddling a stuffie.
aromatherapy - specific familiar smells are deeply connected to my small space, so I will often seek out comforting smells (or explore new smells) when I’m small. I typically do this by engaging in something that’s already relaxing by nature, like lighting incense, sniffing candles, or cuddling my favorite stuffie ((this post better explains the connection between my age regression and smells, as well as lists some examples of my comforting smells)). nice or familiar smells can be very comforting and grounding, and I find that they are a good help for dissociation.
listen to music - surprisingly, I don’t really listen to kiddo music when I’m small, and my taste in music doesn’t really vary between big me and small me. however, when regressed I find that prefer softer songs. one of my favorite artists to listen to while regressed is mxmtoon. listening to music is soothing and it can help me relax if I am regressed and having trouble sleeping. it can also help if I am overwhelmed by other noises around the house and I wish to block them out to avoid sensory overload.
scroll tumblr - often times when I am regressing without my carer and I’m not occupying myself with more engaging activities, I struggle with feeling lonely. seeing other content made by other regressors makes me feel less alone, and it can actually boost my mood a lot to know there are regressors out there just like me.
regressing on a low-energy day can be extra stressful, especially when you don’t have someone to take care of you. always remember to take care of yourself, drink water, and stay safe!
☀️ now that’s its morning time, you probably want to snuggle with stuffies or play but there are a couple of things you have to do first.
once you wake up remember to say good morning to your stuffies and make your bed. Making your bed is a good way to start the day. If you have any medicine you have to take right when you wake up remember to take it! If you have any medical devices that need to be charged or cleaned make sure you do that too!
☀️remember eat some breakfast with some fruit and milk or juice. A nutritious breakfast will give you the energy you need to have a day of fun! If you have medicine you have to take before or after you eat remember to take it.
once you eat breakfast it’s time to get dressed! Make sure to check the weather to make sure your outfit is appropriate. Put on something comfy that makes you happy.
☀️now it’s time to brush your teeth and wash your face. Remember to floss! We have to keep your teeth all clean and healthy.
now that you have food in your belly and you teeth all brushed and you have taken your medicine it’s time to do any chores you have to do. I know chores aren’t fun but you can always make them fun! Put on some music! I always listen to Disney when I’m cleaning!
☀️make sure that if you have any pets that you feed them, give them fresh water, and let them outside or take them on a walk!
now that you got all the boring stuff out of the way it’s time to play! Make sure that you stay hydrated throughout the day! Be safe!
Draw earth and make your own world with your favorite things (example: make a shape and call it storybook island or draw waves and call it apple juice ocean)
Write an “about me” page
Write a list of favorite songs and music to listen to while in middle space (write down your favorite part of the lyrics)
Draw yourself !!
Write down things you like to hear (quotes ,sounds,sayings,things people have told you that make you feel good )!!
when you’re deciding wether to ask someone to be your caregiver, there’s a few things that oi might want to think about little one!
you need to be safe, make sure they’re someone you trust and trusts you. it’s a huge part of having this kind of caring relationship. think, would your stuffies approve of them?
is this person really capable to take care of you? will they treat you like the wonderful little princess/prince that you are? spoil you? treat and punish you? will they make you feel loved and cared for?
if you do ask someone to be your caregiver, make sure that they’re doing it because they do care, not to take advantage.
are they forcing you into sexual acts while regressed? do they respect you while you’re regressed? do they use punishments as a way to make you agree with everything they say? do they yell at you? do they make fun of your regression? do they force you to regress to use it against you? do they manipulate you while regressed?
if yes, maybe they’re not the best match for you little one. stay safe.
so you friend told you they were a little, that’s amazing!
first on all for most littles it’s a huge sign of trust, since to most people it’s a weird thing they really need to trust a person to “come out” to them.
not sure how to treat your little friends? that’s perfectly ok, let these tiny tips help.
first of all, know that all littles are different. so what one little likes another night not
✨know when baby talk seems like mocking. don’t go too overboard with the baby talk, treat them like they’re still a friend but also baby them.
with permission, call them pet names!
✨learning the names of a littles stuffies and asking them about them makes littles very happy!!
learn about age regression. letting your little friend know that you’re interested in agere and the community can make your little friend feel accepted and happy
✨learn what they like! favourite tv shows, stuffies, comfort item, there’s so many things that you can learn about they they’ll love
engage in the things they like! watch they shows with them, play with their stuffies, take them to the park, have fun if they regress around you
treat them with the love and respect they deserve, be patient, and gentle. ✨
(if you have not seen my first post on involuntary regression i suggest you go read that first! -bunni)
involuntary regression can happen at any moment, and that’s ok. the best way to handle if you do involuntarily regress is to be prepared.
simple ways to be prepared is to keep stim or comfort items on you, maybe keep them in a purse or backpack. some examples of things to keep are a tiny stuffie, a cutesy keychain to play with, a sensory bottle, a paci, or maybe a “adult” colouring book. carrying items like these on you can help you ride out the regression until you’re able to be big again, and are a good distrator and comforter for if you don’t feel safe regressing in public. if you have a “little voice” that automatically comes out, a simple way to hide it is to clear your throat and try your best to talk big again. this will probably just lead others to think your voice was doing something funky, that happens to everyone.
i know you’ve heard so many times but things will get better!
think about it, who will take care of your stuffies? or play with your paci? or eat all the lovely little sweets? ✨
healing takes time, and you are a strong little baby. you can do this, i believe in you.
take care of yourself little princess/prince. grab your stuffie and give them a big hug, have a nice cup of warm milk, you’ll get better. i love you. ✨
taking care of yourself if very important little princess/prince, food, water and everything self care is important to a healthy and happy life style. you got this! ✨
it’s ok.you are not broken.you are not any less of a little. sometimes it gets difficult for everyone of us to get into that mindset,and that’s ok. it may take some time but you will be able to get back with it. grab your stuffie, grab your paci, get some warm milk in a bottle. cuddle up, and take care of yourself little one. i believe in you. ✨
Terms Used in the age regression community and what they mean!
Age regression
a term used to explain one whom reverts back to an age younger than their biological age. they act and feel as the age they regress to. this can be voluntary and involuntary. both are valid.
This can also be abbreviated by *Agere*
Pet regression
A term used to explain whom regresses to a pet space, this can be any animal, say a puppy, they’d act or feel as a puppy does. again completely valid!
This can also be abbreviated as *petre*
Non community regression
This is a term to address those littles who haven’t chosen a community or who have chosen to leave a community. these are VALID age regressors.
this can also be abbreviated by *noncom*
SFW
This is a term that means *safe for work* indicating you can interact without being exposed to things you don’t want to see in a younger headspace.
NSFW
This is a term that means *not safe for work* lots of kink accounts use these tags, it indicates that you do not want to interact if you are in a younger headspace.
MIK
This is used to address a minor, whom participates in kink or is part of the kink community. they don’t always know they are in a bad place so please be kind.
Little
the term used to address one who age regresses
this can also be used as a Kink term for someone who participates in age play so please be careful!
Little space
A headspace where you are age regressed!
This can also be used as a kink term for the headspace someone goes into while participating in age play!
