tips for minor regressors / closet regressors
try to wear clothes that are cute but also comfortable to you. a good way to make you feel more tiny, is to put on a lot of blush and bright makeup! with sitckers on your cheek or nose. this will give you a "kidcore" feel.
a good way to make yourself feel tiny while being incognito is to drink out of regular water bottles that have a straw or spout. that way it gives you a similar feeling to bottles/sippy cups.
eat smaller portions, with foods that are preshaped or you cut out! like star carrots, heart cucumbers, and shaped sandwiches. (you do not have to eat less, you can just eat more until you are full!!!!! this is just to give you the tiny illusion. reminder to feed yourself like an adult. not a child. )
you can still have baby puffs and keep them incognito, just put them in Ziplock baggies or other types of containers!! you can also use apple sauce as "baby food" if you regress younger.
if you can, create a space in a place you feel safe to sit and play or watch cartoons, color, and other fun activities. this can be in your closet, beside your bed, or even just on your bed. make it comfortable with blankets and pillows!!
give yourself a routine, like brushing your teeth, making your bed and maybe even journaling!!
you can use adult coloring books over regular ones if you think people would suspect something is off or tell you that you're weird. you don't have to follow the instructions in adult coloring books. you can also find ones that are super cute like animals, faeries, and so many more.
watch Disney movies over cartoons if you are around family/friends. it's still something kid related but older adults and teens also love classic Disney movies!
stuffed animals are the best toys to have if you have no place to hide small toys. you can always dress them and play with them!
the dollar store is your BEST friend for toys, cups, and cutlery.
make a little space journal!!! this isn't essential, but they're so fun to make and it really helps with healing your innerchild!!