Fun sensory play to do when your smol/ with your little one:
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1. Eating with your hands:
Especially food you would usually use utensils for is a really fun sensory experience. Just make sure to wear clothes that are allowed to get dirty and protect rugs & furniture.
My favorite are melons. Just cut whatever kind of melon you prefer in half, lay out a tarp on the floor/ table and dig in with your hands.
Pasta with tomato sauce or rice are really great to make a mess too!
2. Brushing you plushies, or your pet if u have one:
You could also brush your own/ a friends/ your CG's/ your little one's hair, which can be great for bonding! <3
It's super easy and I find the feeling of brushing hair/ fur extremely relaxing and comforting.
3. Playing with shaving foam:
It has a really soft feeling, is available in all kinds of scents and is great to play with in the bathroom or wherever you're able to rinse everything with water.
I like to play with it in the garden, I just wear my swimming trunks and cover my whole body in the foam, in the summer.
4. Playing with baby powder:
I'd advise to also do this in the bathroom or over a tarp, stuff gets everywhere.
It's fun to cover your body in the soft, comforting smelling powder and it's easily washable from skin and clothes.
If it ends of in the floor/ carpet/ furniture it can be removed with a vacuum.
5. Filling a tub/ bucket with different things to dig your hands into it:
This is a pretty easy and fast little sensory play, just pick whatever interesting texture you want and throw it in.
My favorites are: crumbled up/ shredded paper, sand, ping-pong balls, soft blankets, and cotton balls
6. Making playdough:
Making playdough is really easy and a fun sensory experience.
You basically only need 5 ingredients and are free to add any color and scent you'd like! → here is a recipe ←.
Make sure to lay out cling wrap on the surface you'll be working on and wear clothes that are allowed to get stained, food coloring is hard - sometimes impossible - to remove from certain services/ fabrics.
Also be aware that the food coloring will most likely stain your skin and nails for a few days, from mixing it in. You can wear gloves to prevent that, but that also lessenes the sensory experience.
All ingredients are safe to eat, since little ones can be very curious. If you choose to add scents, make sure to use food safe ones, in case you/ your little one decides to eat it.
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That's all I can think of right now, feel free to add your own ideas too! I might add more later aswell.
Thank you for reading. <3
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Stuff I say or do when I'm in my CG/ big sibby headspace:
Pet names!! I love giving different lil friends specific pet names (Pumpkin, Bubs, Kiddo, Muffin, Little Bro/ Sis/ Sibby, etc. Only if they're comfortable with it ofc!!)
Good job bubs! (& any other kind of praise.)
That's amazing, tell me more!
Oh, show me!! (When the tiny tells me about something they made/ saw & are exited about.)
*sends random picture of something I saw* This made me think of you! :D
You're so smart!
Aren't you a little to young to do/ say/ watch that, kiddo? (Only if I 100% know they're comfortable with that!!)
You're adorable/ cute.
Whoa, I can't believe it! :0 (when they tell me about an experience and are very exited about it.)
*bombards them with memes/ gifs/ pictures of their favorite thing or special interest*
How are you/ was your day? Tell me about it! <3 (love hearing about their day, be it a good or a bad one. I love giving comfort or getting excited for/ with them)
*sends random little gifts* (be it art or physical things I saw and wanted to get them, gift giving is my love language!)
I love you, sweetheart!
This is all I can think of right now, might add to it later!!
Feel free to share your cg phrases/ actions or what you'd want ur cg to say/ do. <3
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Tipps for little ones that are prone to accidents!!
(Obvious cw! for diaper mention)
mainly regarding No. 2 since that's what I deal with pretty much every day.
Which padding might be best?
Finding the right diaper for regular, or even everyday use can be difficult.
Since I regularly go potty normally, I often have to open and close my diapers. I find hook & loop tapes are the most durable option for this.
Pull ups are also easy for that, but they tend to get saggy and they fray really easily, so I'm not a big fan of them.
Cloth back diapers aren't crinkly, so they are more subtle than others.
The thickness of a diaper is not important when you only go number 2 in them, since they don't have to "absorb" liquid, just hold the other stuff, so you can go as thin - and therefore subtle - as you'd like.
Medical diapers are much more affordable than cute ones, but they are also boring.. Drawing on your diapers or putting stickers on them can be a great solution, aswell as a fun crafting project.
How to possibly prevent accidents?
Prevention is not always possible, but those tricks help me sometimes.
Be careful what you eat/ drink. Knowing what dietary constrictions you have and upholding them can be vital. Try avoiding possible triggers for IBS, food intolerances, etc. Especially when you'll be out and about, where having an accident could feel especially upsetting.
Try and figure out the "schedule" of your bowel movements, most people have to go at certain times and in certain intervals after eating. Figuring out your schedule if possible can help you prevent accidents by going to the toilet at the right time precautionary. Finding out your schedule can be done by writing down every time you use the restroom, especially after eating/ drinking, so also note the times of that! Do so for at least one moth to try and figure out a clear pattern.
What do when you had an accident in public?
Having an accident in public can feel upsetting and humiliating, I often get really self-conscious and sad if it happens.. But I have some Tipps that help me deal.
Firstly, here is a tiny tutorial for the cleanest way to "fold" a dirty diaper, to prevent any leaking.
I always carry little diaper bags with me, that I previously filled with a "smell killing powder". → these powders can be bought online or in stores, they are advertised as scent killers, odour eliminating Powder or garbage / diaper bin deodorizing powder. (I use "Geruchs Vernichter" by Dr. Becher) !! don't put the powder in a diaper while/ before wearing it, it's really harmful to the skin !!
The diaper bags are just little plastic bags, there are options to get ones that aren't see through, if you're super self-conscious. Another option is to wrap the bag (or diaper in it) in toilet paper to disguise it. The bags themselves are also available scented!
Carrying air freshener or deodorant may also help you, when you're in a public bathroom and feel self-conscious about the smell.
A fresh diaper, aswell as wet wipes and disposable gloves are also always in my travel bag.
Make a list of positive affirmations & take it with you everywhere.
It's not your fault, you're not broken, you're not icky, you are so valid & these accidents don't change anything about that!! <3
What to wear?
If your shy about wearing diapers, the right clothes may give you comfort.
Baggy clothes to hide them are a great option.
I found hoodies that are long enough to cover up the back areas especially comforting.
Baggy pants in general are great to hide your padding, just make sure to wear a belt so they don't slip of!
I always wear a tugged in shirt or a onesie, so there is no peeking of the diaper when I lean forward.
Wearing a short leggings/ underwear over your diaper might give you a feeling of safety aswell.
That's all I can think of right now, I might update this later though. Everyone is free to add their own tips, tricks or remarks aswell!!
I want you to know that there is nothing sameful or icky about having to wear diapers or simply choosing to wear them for comfort. There is nothing weird about it and you are not broken or less worthy of love for wearing/ needing padding.
You are strong, you got this and I'm so very proud of you for taking care of yourself!
