#cg advice

[cubdreaming]

⊹☾ things you can do for a regressor w⼃ chronic pain

ʚɞ decorate their pill containers with them

ʚɞ help them pick out their favorite kids ice packs, heating pads, and water bottles

ʚɞ hold them tight when they cry

ʚɞ make bracelets with them to put on their mobility aids

ʚɞ reassure them that they're not too much to handle

ʚɞ help them figure out the best distractions for high pain days (playing games, watching movies, coloring, going on walks)

ʚɞ download their favorite games on handheld devices for when they can't get out of bed

ʚɞ keep stim toys (especially pain stims) nearby to keep them from hurting themselves

ʚɞ gather materials for crafts you can do from bed!

⠀⠀⠀⋆ no-sew blankets

⠀⠀⠀⋆ torn paper art: kiddo needs paper for ripping (preferably construction paper), paper for the background, and glue! kiddo can then tear the paper into tiny scraps (like 1-2 in.). they'll love that part. you can use an outline for the next section but it's not required. help them (or direct them to) arrange the paper scraps into a design, like an owl or their name!

[puppys-tiny-space]

👑Tips for littles on a budget👑

This is some tips for tinies (or carers looking for gifts for kiddos) on a budget! Of course you don't need any gear to be a good regressor but a lot of us like toys etc. and it's okay to want them!

🧸thrift stores, a lot of thrift stores have toys and plushies, sometimes they are a bit broken or dirty but there are lots of tutorials on YouTube for cleaning and restoring plushies and toys🧸

🐾e-books, you can find kids books online as e-books which are often pretty cheap or you can watch tiktoks of people reading those books🐾

🩷diy onesies, a lot of regressors like onesies but the prices are pretty steep, if you can't afford them don't fret! Its super easy and affordable to make one yourself all you need is an old t-shirt and snap buttons plus a way to attach them, just get a big t-shirt, sweatshirt or even hoodie and add 2-4 snap buttons in the crotch, boom you have a super cute and discreet onesie!🩷

🧸diy toys, there are lots of toys you can make yourself either by sewing or crafting and there's lot soft videos on YouTube for it, or get creative🧸

🐾mobile games, I love to play video games when im regressed but game consoles are expensive so free mobile games are a great alternative🐾

🩷dollar store etc, while you shouldn't rely on stores or websites that use cheap labor for everything it's okay to make exceptions every now and then, especially for toys, pacis, sippy cups and similar🩷

🧸pull ups, instead of cute printed diapers get big kid pull-ups in the baby-section or medical diapers from a drugstore, they are less then half the price of a pack of adult diapers from brands like tears etc.🧸

🐾learn to diy, making things yourself is often the most affordable thing to do, not with everything obviously but with a lot of things, learn as much stuff as you can so you can make lots of gear yourself🐾

🩷look for affordable stores, lots of paci stores on Instagram are very affordable and the ones that aren't often have sales so keep an eye out for that, lots of shops also have promoter codes they are happy for you to use, for example with my code 'bunnybab' you get a small discount at pacisbybunnie and cozypacicorner🩷

🧸buy second hand, thrift stores are a great place but if you want little specific stuff looking on vinted, swoop or even insta is a great idea! Lots of people sell gear they no longer connect with🧸

Fun fact of the day: Bluey's pilot was only a minute long and never actually aired

[olderbrotherblake]

I was so confused!! I didn't know what DNI was supposed to mean so i thought you were all those things that you said "do not interact" with. I am so glad im wrong!! also what exactly is age regression? because sometimes i feel younger and act younger and my voice changes and its not on purpose but it is only around certain people and if i need to i can sorta "get out" of it (mostly for when my dad says to stop) so im not sure if it is age regression or not or what it is. holy run on sentence!

Hiya! Yeah a DNI can be sometimes hard to read, but I am definitely none of those things and I do not want those people around me lol!

Also age regression is usually a mental state where you kinda just feel younger to whatever capacity that means for you. For me, I get sad, anxious, scared, almost like a kid who would hide behind their parents leg. I just don't feel as ready to do any adult tasks suddenly, like cooking or work or whatever it may be.

Feeling younger/acting younger could be regression, could also be a comfort state you're in (I baby-talk and stim more around my partners, for example). Comes with learning what triggers these actions and behaviours, regression for me can be caused by happy things like toys, sweets, or a tv show I used to love. But it can also be triggered by bad things, like kids crying, a parent yelling, or a door slamming.

Idk if any of this helps, I hope it does!

[puppys-tiny-space]

🩷How to paci pt. 1🩷

°×~.This post will be all about purchasing pacis, how to do it, how to pick the right kind, recommendations for shops, tips on what to look out for and terminology.~×°

Step 1. Terminology

Paci- adult pacifier. Teet- the mouthpiece

Centerpiece- a charm or image on the button of the pacifier

Gen 1/2 etc.- refers to the shape of the paci

Base- used with deco pacis to refer to kind of paci that will be decorated

Custom- a decorated pacifier made just for you

Deco level- how heavily the pacifier will be decorated

2. How to pick the right kind

°×~.There are lots of things to watch out for when choosing your pacifier, from shape to color to mouthpiece and brand. I explained all of the common ones here.~×°

Gen 1- these pacis are the ones you can see on top in the image with terminology, they have a comfortable sensory input and are the most common shape, you can get them almost anywhere and they are often the cheapest option, they can come in lots of colors and with a lot of teets

Gen 2- these pacifiers look a little like bones, and come in quite a few colors but not as many as gen 1 and they come exclusively with the clear teets

Gen 3- these pacifiers look a lot like classic mam pacifiers and come in quite a few colors but they are only sold by little for big which makes me recommend not to purchase them as to not support this brand

Bear bases- these bear shaped bases from land of genie are adorable, they have a great sensory input just like the others and come with a clear teet but only a selection of colors, plus they are very accessible as they can be found on Amazon

Butterfly bases- these bases are similar to hen 1 pacia but the little holes at the top of the shield resemble fairy/butterfly wings, they are also from land of genie and come with a clear teet

Moon bases- these bases from land of genie are some of my favorites, they come with a clear teet and resemble gen 3 bases but with a handle

Baby your doll bases- these round vintage looking bases are beautiful and come with a long beige silicone teet, they are exclusively sold by baby your doll and really comfortable

Silicone bear paci- this is a full silicone paco sold by baby your doll which comes in a few colors, has the same length mouth piece as the round ones and the "shield" part resembles bear

Round bases- these bases are the dupe version of the baby your doll pacifiers and visually very similar for the small detail of having 3 holes except 4 and some plastic dots on the handle, they also come with a different teet which is a lot shorter than the usual one

Smile pop bases- these bases look a little like a version of the gen 1 if it was drawn from memory and is super cute and very comfortable, they can be bought from smile pop or over resellers and come with a clear teet in a range of colors

No handle bases- these bases are sold by the same company as the smile pop bases and the same resellers, they come in the same colors and with a clear teet, they have a very unique shape and are very comfortable

Heart hole bases- these pacis look similar to grn 1 bases with a bigger button and heart shaped holes, they are very cute and comfortable and come with a clear teet which is different in shape to the normal clear ones, it doesn't deflate in these bases and is longer, they come in a range of colors and are sold by cutie plus you

Butterfly bases 2- these bases look like very classic baby pacifiers sized up, I have yet to try them but they come with lots of colors and prints and are very pretty and come with the same teet

Small shield bases 1- these bases resemble classic baby pacifiers in shape and size and come with a clear adult teet in lots of colors, they are comfortable and cute

Small shield bases 2- these bases look like classic baby pacifiers in shape and size, come in a range of colors and with a clear teet, some of them even have a print, you can get them on things like AliExpress and over resellers

Full silicone pacis- lil comforts sell full silicone pacis in two shapes and lots of colors, they are very pretty but u have yet to try them I do hear they are great for chewing

3. How to order a deco paci

°×~.Ordering a paci or other item can be overwhelming and scary so here is a small guide to walk you through the process.~×°

Step one- find a shop you like the style of, that has good reviews and the center pieces you like

Step two- message the shop about the pacifier you would like to purchase, if you want a custom make sure they are currently open for those kind of orders

Step three- now you and the seller will discuss details like shipping price, payment options and details if you are ordering a custom

Step four- now it's time to be patient, most shops are a small business so it may take some time to complete and/or ship out your order, it's okay to ask if you have waited longer than they said but be respectful, they are a person too

Step five- open up your package and enjoy, don't forget to leave a review and let the seller know you received your item

4. What to watch out for

°×~.when picking the shop you want to buy from you have to be careful about a few things, here is a list of important stuff to look out for. Don't be shy to ask people for their experience.~×°

Does the shop have good reviews?

Can you find photos of customers with their items?

Do you know someone who worked with the shop before, what was their experience?

Does the shop have a history of positive reviews and happy customers?

5. Shop recommendations

°×~.You can find all of these shops on instagram.~×°

@pacisbybunny an adorable shop from the UK with beautiful pieces and great customer service, you can also use my code 'bunnybab' for a discount 🐰

@littlestcreations another great shop from the UK with fast service, super cute items and one of the sweetest owners 🩰

@cozypacicorner an amazing shop from my darling sibby based in France with unique design, amazing communication and you can use my code 'bunnybab' for a discount 🍼

@kittyscutecollections a sweet shop from the UK with fast shipping, good customer service and a big array of pacifier bases 🦄

🧃You can also always message me here or on Instagram about a custom pacifier as I love to create them every now and then!🧃

Fun fact of the day: pumpkins count as berries

[puppys-tiny-space]

🍜food tips for tiny's and big's🍜

food can be a hard topic for any number of reasons, these are some tips that help me when I struggle with eating whether it be amount, nutrient value or other. Especially around the holidays food can be hard so I hope this helps somebody!

🩷set your boundaries, don't be afraid to speak up for yourself if somebody hurts your feelings or crosses your boundaries, your feelings matter!🩷

🩵don't restrict yourself, especially when sensory issues make it hard for me to eat, I ignore what I should be eating, as long as I get nutrients in my body that's important🩵

🩷smooth it out, big sensory inputs can be scary and hard to manage so what I like to do is blend veggies I like taste wise in cream and then blend it until it's a smooth sauce, then I eat it with noodles and cheese🩷

🩵a full tummy is a happy tummy, it's okay to eat, when your tummy feels all full that is a good thing! It means your body gets the food it needs, remind yourself of that🩵

🩷reward yourself, if you struggle with eating too much or too little make a chart of an amount of meals per day and every time you reach the goal give yourself a sticker and at a certain point you can get a small reward like a plushie or toy🩷

🩵 accomidate yourself however you want, if it works for you it doesn't matter what other people say, don't let anyone make you feel bad about what you are eating or how and if they try to: remember point one🩵

🩷fun plates, use plates and other dishes or cutlery that bring you joy, wether it be something related to your regression, a spin or hyperfixation doesn't matter, making meal time fun makes it much easier🩷

🩵 entertainment, I like to watch shows, listen to podcasts or call with friends to eat so I can focus on something else then the food and reduce chances of intrusive thoughts and such getting in the way of my meal time🩵

🩷mind your regression, regressing during meal time makes eating much easier for me but for others it makes it harder, do whatever works for you and dont worry about what other people do/don't do🩷

Fun fact of the day: Samsung used to sell noodles

[puppys-tiny-space]

🍼How to get over a cg🍼

Sometimes we lose people due to breakups or any other number of reasons. Losing anyone is hard but losing your cg really is up there. Here are some tips that helped me in the past! This can also help with losing a tiny but I didn't have that situation yet.

🩷if you need to take a break, your regression is special and sacred, sometimes it's important to take a break if you can. I especially recommend this if u feel like u can't regress, font force it🩷

🩹write a letter to them, if u didn't get closure try to write them a letter with all the things u wanted to say to them, u don't need to send it out just burn or keep it🩹

🍼let yourself grieve, don't be afraid to be sad, cry, be angry let it all out, don't bottle anything up. I wrote a list of what I will miss and what I won't miss, that helped me gain perspective🍼

🩷don't be afraid to ask for help, ask friends to be there for you or talk with you, especially if they know abt your regression. It's important not to be alone after something like this, or not more than u want to🩷

🩹talk with a professional, if u find yourself getting overwhelmed with the sadness and loss talk to a professional or call a hotline, worst case scenario go to a hospital for help🩹

🍼put away memories, if u want to just have a break from the feelings out away gear or other things that remind u of them, don't throw them out just yet but put them in a box and set it aside, u can always throw out or give away things later on🍼

🩷write down an ideal cg, writing a list of what u want in a cg can help, to imagine something to look forward to and find solace in, in the dark moments🩷

🩹do not rush into anything, don't rush into entering a new dynamic with another cg, don't rush into throwing out items or pictures, don't rush into deleting their number. Give yourself time to part with things and decide what to keep🩹

Fun fact of the day: typing keyboards used to be arranged alphabetically.

[olderbrotherblake]

hii so I am a regressor but also started to be a cg some days ago (I'm a mama now) and I am scared not to be able to take care of my kiddo correctly, specially if I'm regressed when he needs me, but just in general. Any advice as a big brother?

Honestly, remember that you're a regressor at the end of the day. You're not a REAL mama, the same way I'm not these kiddos REAL brother. There is less of a responsibility to "grow up" and take care of someone when you remember that you yourself deserve that kind of care too. Kiddos also understand these boundaries, and making it clear that you can't always be a cg is very important!!

I wish you luck new mama! Being a cg is hard, been doing it my whole life, but it's rewarding too

[puppys-tiny-space]

I have a romantic partner who is a regressor but I personally dont know a lot about age regressing and the thought can make me a little uncomfortable but I want to know more so I can better support them but I dont know if I want to take on a caregiver role, sorry if that sounds mean at all /gen

It doesn't! It's completely fine to have boundaries and be unsure about certain things, especially something as vulnerable as regression. My advice is to look into what regression is, I have some advice for that on my account and on Instagram, and to ask your partner what it means for them. Most important of all do not force yourself into a caregiver role at all! That can be a lot of responsibility at times and if you don't enjoy it it's draining, I myself am also a carer but I used to have times where I hated caring for people and doing it actively harmed me. If u do want to give it a try listen to yourself and don't pursue something that doesn't make you happy just to please your partner. Depending on the way their regression displays etc. it might still be important to be educated on it in case they involuntarily regress around you so neither of you get overwhelmed or uncomfortable. Most regressors can stop involuntary regression and at least learning how to help them get out of the headspace could be helpful already! As a summary I guess id say it's important to educate yourself Abt regression and specifically your partner's regression and to listen to yourself! At times relationships don't work out because of boundaries and that's fine! No one should compromise their own comfort for a relationship.