If you’re a little 20 and up reblog to spread awareness that it’s okay to regress no matter how old you think you are. Don’t ever think you’ve outgrown a healthy coping mechanism. Don’t give up your comfort, therapy, etc just because someone said something or you think maybe it’s not okay. I want everyone to know that no matter your age outside of regression you are the little one, little boy, little girl, etc that you feel like. Your regression is beautiful and so are you.
《 even more Encanto content! I have a fic in the works for this guy, but for now, have some headcanons! Shoutout to @your-least-favorite-madrigal and @lxvely-jinx for infecting me with "every madrigal is a regressor" brainrot /pos ♡ slight tw for vent regression/general issues. headcanons under the cut! 》
Tiny guy!! 1-3
Been regressin' in the walls, didn't even notice
I mean there's no one there to point it out so why would he care? Simply vibin with the rats
Get's smacked with the self conscious train when he starts living outside
After having like two habits pointed out as strange he starts doubting everything
Naturally one of those things is regression, which he represses for quite a moment
Family members start to notice he is nooott happy
The brothers in law (you can pry from my little hands the hc that they're besties) are the first to be like. Hey um. You good buddy
He's not good
You know when you're on the verge of tears and someone asks if you're okay and you immediately can't hold it back anymore? Yeah
He runs off, ironically back into the walls, because he just doesn't want anyone to see him and that's where he feels most comfortable
Big sisters to the rescue (In my eyes he is the youngest triplet. I will fight on this hill)
They dote on him. So so hard. For a lot of reasons, for one, they missed their baby brother! Even if they tried to convince themselves they didn't, they did. Additionally, they feel hella guilty for making him feel unloved.
Especially Pepa, she feels awful she misunderstood him and held a grudge for so long, so she dotes on him the most. she's constantly reassuring him that he's wanted and loved.
As for headcanons about his actual regression lol-
He's very much like, a nester. He's not very active, he tends to gather up all his favorite things and stick to one place.
He gets very attached to specific items! Mostly stuff like blankets but also odd stuff like, jars or plants he's decided are his friends now.
On that note, refuses to take off his poncho, even in normal life. Having to wash/patch it is a one way ticket to baby town
Now that he's out of the walls he loves to watch actual television! Not that he doesn't appreciate his rat friends art, there's just a lot of great shows he's missed out on
His taste in tv is super diverse, but his taste in music is like 2 records he plays over and over that him and the sisters liked as little kids
Does not talk at all when regressed. Makes a lot of sounds, but none of them are actually words. Though once in a blue moon he can be seen whispering to the rats
Needs to be held! Clumsy king. Also he's a little twig man so it's not that hard to pick him up
Chews on absolutely everything. His hands, his poncho, anything that's not nailed to the floor is fair game. Caregivers desperately try to get him to chew on something actually made for it, but they never ever stick
Julieta and Pepa mainly take care of him, naturally. However the brothers in law are no stranger to his regression and do love to babysit when the girls are busy!
Julieta, of course, goes crazy on the snacks. He tends to stick to a few staple foods just generally, and she has no issue making them for him over and over. She's always keeping an eye on him to make sure he's getting enough food. Sometimes he doesn't eat a lot at dinner because there's some issue with the food (texture, taste, shout out to my nd kids who know what I'm getting at) and Julieta always makes sure to deliver some safe foods to him after the fact
Aside from food, Julieta also crochets! The blankets/clothes she makes are instantly added to Bruno's Baby Hoard. He doesn't craft with her but he likes to watch her crochet, it helps him sleep!
Pepa is the funnest cg
She knows Bruno isn't the most energetic kid, but she brings enough pep for the both of them
He loves to listen to her ramble on about whatever she's thinking about, and she loves to tell him stories! She's a super fun storyteller, she always ends up doing voices and big hand gestures and baby Bruno loves it!
This actually happened in the movie and it made me sob and cry in the theatre - the fam calls him Brunito 😭
🌻 For those who don't know what being in between headspaces is, whether it be because you're new to the community or have yet to experience it, I'm gonna explain it quickly.
🌻 Being in between headspaces is something that can happen to a little where they can tell they need to regress but just can't get into the headspace. They are usually able to start regressing but can't fully regress. It is different for every little.
What to do to Help
🌻 Usually, what helps me is treating me like a kid. (Asking me questions about my stuffies, humoring me with the smallest things, etc.)
🌻 Nicknames. Nicknames really help me. (Little one, small one, hun, sweetheart, etc.)
🌻 Phrases such as "You're too small to do _______." Have an immediate effect on me.
🌻 Every little is different so please ask them what helps them when they are in between headspaces. I'm sure they will gladly tell you. But keep in mind that there are times where they can't be little and they'll probably let you know.
before we get started I want to say that no matter someone’s age range, they may not act like any of these and that’s completely okay! most times I’m like non of these, I’ll be adding in some things I do / need when I’m at a certain age but most times, I really just nap and watch shows! and you never really see that when people talk about “ages.” they usually only bring up really energetic regressors which is fine! but I just thought I should let everyone know that napping and just laying around when regressing, is completely normal and valid. you don’t need to act out certain characteristics, real physical children do not always act the same. this is more just a general / basic explanation of the most known characteristics of each age and how I somewhat interpret each age!
──── ( ˘ ³˘)♥︎ “𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 ”
ɪɴꜰᴀɴᴛ : ages 0-1 year old!
will most likely be pretty much nonverbal - doesn’t have much energy to talk / brain gets too fuzzy to talk
sleepy / cuddly
sensitive / probably teary eyed constantly and will cry easily
little hums and whines as communication
may need baby bottles, pacis, onesies / comfy clothes
brain might be too fuzzy to comprehend words / actions quickly
feels very dependent / may feel a little vulnerable or hopeless when without a carer
will smile at little things and might even chew on random things
plays with edges of clothing, hair, and other things!
ᴛᴏᴅᴅʟᴇʀ : ages 1-3 years old!
this is a difficult age - they may be fussy and have tantrums here and there!
will be curious about small things and be easily distracted
might play with their own fingers or carers fingers, also random objects that catch their eye
might babble a lot or mumble, will most likely get frustrated with words and just end up pointing
grabby hands !!
sippy cups / pacis !
might like cartoons and will watch them while coloring or such
probably will get a lil bratty / snappy
lil “hmph” or whiny noises when snappy or trying to get their way
naps !! naps are still very needed / wanted but they might not always admit they need one
ᴋɪᴅ : ages 4+ years old!
will try and be a “ big kid “ but will end up failing at whatever it was and needs help
tries to be very independent !
sippy cups once again and maybe even pacis !
also very curious and easily distracted but will do it quietly and try to figure it out by themselves
might also be bratty / snappy and have mini tantrums
likes to help !
might like cartoons that aren’t so kid friendly but they enjoy them so it doesn’t matter much
probably will mimic / tease you after a while
will not admit that they need help / are determined to figure things out on their own
talks to stuffies / probably feel like their stuffies are real beings !
their stuffies might be their “babies” and they’ll take care of them how a carer would take care of a little one
loves cuddles and comfy clothes
might collect random things and show them off like prized possessions !
ʕっ• ᴥ • ʔっ - “ 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘰! “
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I really hope you enjoyed! I really liked this one, it’s cute :]
🧸 Arriving home, Character B overhears Character A speaking with someone. Upon further investigation, Character B finds Character A talking to their most beloved stuffie, expressing how much they love their caregiver.
♥️ Character A never really celebrated their birthday much in their youth, so Character B decides to throw a huge birthday celebration that immediately causes Character A to slip into their headspace.
🧸 Character A’s prized plushie is worn for wear and needs a little patching up, which Character B is more than happy to do for them.
♥️ Character A is a pet regressor, but is much too shy to buy themselves squeaky toys or anything their pet side would enjoy. Character B is there to help.
🧸 Character A is a regressor and senses Character B, a flip, is in desperate need of slipping.
♥️ Character A is new to the regression community, with Character B showing them the ropes.
🧸 Character A is a villain who sometimes needs to destress through regression. Character B could either be their arch enemy or evil right hand.
♥️ Character A is without a caregiver and takes care of their regressor needs independently. Meant to be an exploration of how they perform on their own.
🧸 Character B knows exactly every little tick Character A has, and that includes what things make them regress.
♥️ Character B has always been a caregiver at heart, but lately they’ve been yearning for someone to care for.
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