if you're new to being a caregiver, hello!! you’ve got this and you’ll be an amazing caregiver. let it come naturally to you, don’t worry. an important thing to do as a start would be research, it will mean a lot to your little if you did that on your own without them telling you to. it shows you care. so if that's what you're doing right now, good start!! and realistically, it shouldn’t be stressful. as long as your little is being kind and taking it easy on you as well, you should be good. just be respectful of what your little needs, and give them lots of attention! we love it!

 

to start, a caregiver is someone that guides an age regressor and takes care of them while they’re in little space. caregivers and littles can either be in a romantic or platonic relationship. both are valid! caregivers act like a parental figure ,, for example, caregivers like you could 

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• brush your littles hair for them

• tie your littles shoes for them

• read your little a story book

• make your little a snack

• wash their hair for them

• cuddle your little and play with their hair

• watch cartoons with them 

• pat / pet their head gently 

• pick out their clothes for them

• put your little down for a nap if they seem sleepy or grumpy

• ask your little to draw / colour something for you

• open / get things for them if they're struggling / can't reach

• let your little wear their clothes & make it smell like you!

• set up an award system for your little with stickers

• make pinky promises with your little

• take them to their favourite stores

• take them on walks around nature

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and yeah! you get the point ,, just do things for them that will help them feel small. 

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some age regressors prefer to call their caregivers things like “daddy” or “mommy.”  other nicknames could be “bubba” “dada” “muma”, etc. you can even make up your own names. just communicate with your little and settle with something you both like! pet names are a big thing in a littles book of interests. ask them which ones they'd like to be called! you can use these names in and out of their regression, it’s up to both of you. 

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depending on your relationship with your little, it could go one of two ways. littles can be completely different in and out of their regression! some littles may not like to be “babied” out of their regression, they could have two different fashion styles in and out of it as well. other littles could love to be looked after and love to be babied both in and out of their regression. it all depends on the person! all it takes is communication and learning about your partner. 

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lastly, just remember your littles boundaries. especially remember to avoid any sexual actions while your little is regressed, don’t raise your voice at them, etc. if your little isn’t listening or behaving, try your best to be patient with them and maybe give them small punishments such as no candy or bed time earlier, etc just so they can learn from it:) never take away their comfort items though!! 

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you’re going to do great, I believe in you!!