Newfound interest in paci's?

[BunnyTheLittle]

Hello so this is gonna be a little sad but I need some genuine advice from other littles! Also I refer to "her" as little me, just incase anyones confused.

About 10 days ago, our (big me and little me) caregiver ended up ghosting/abandoning us, even after promising he wouldn't and blah blah. Well anyways, little me has been upset the most, crying a lot and for the first time ever she took an interest in suckling on a pacifier. It could just be the comfort of it, but I am afraid this ended up impacting her more to the point where she started to regress further than 5 years old, even taking another small interest in baby bottles. Has anyone had an experience similar to this? if so, what should I do? Should I wait before buying any pacifiers or baby bottles to make sure its not a phase? Thanks! 

[Liamo]

This is a very interesting question. I hope you get support and answers from knowledgeable littles. Are you a thumb sucker? If so, does that sooth you as much as a paci? I am thinking, if it is just a phase, sucking on your thumb might just do the trick.

[Daddy_Panda]

Hii, so sorry to hear about your CG leaving you out the blue, that is absolutely terrible and inconsiderate. This sounds like a perfectly valid response considering the circumstances. Phase or not, if you find comfort in those things and no one is getting hurt then I say just roll with it.

Best of luck to you with whatever you decide to do!

[.คℓ𝐞ﾒเᏰααα .ᐟ]

So sorry you're having a hard time over them. I hope you get to feeling better~ ♡

Just a gentle reminder that littlespace age can fluctuate. It's not tethered by time the way physical age is.

Even if it turns out to be just a phase, if it helps comfort you now, and you can afford it, I'd say go ahead and invest. Anything you don't use, can always be donated to thrift stores or shelters later on.

Edited January 31 by OuO Alexibaaa

[BunnyTheLittle]

17 hours ago, Liamo said:

This is a very interesting question. I hope you get support and answers from knowledgeable littles. Are you a thumb sucker? If so, does that sooth you as much as a paci? I am thinking, if it is just a phase, sucking on your thumb might just do the trick.

Yeah she'll suck her thumb sometimes, but since I dont have pacifiers I can't compare the two, so I was thinking of buying a cheap one if she's still interested in about a week or two..

[Princess snuggles]

Hi @BunnyTheLittle,

I’m so sorry to hear about your experience with your CG ghosting you. I’ve been through something similar, and I know how hard it can be. Just remember that you’re amazing, and you absolutely deserve all the love and care -and you’ll find that with the right CG!

As for little age, it’s totally normal for it to fluctuate for lots of people. A littles value isn’t tied to staying in a specific age range. Dummy  (I’m English, so that’s what we call pacis 🤣 ) and baby bottles don’t necessarily mean you’re regressing younger than 5, but even if you are, who cares? If it brings you comfort and makes you feel good, I’d say go for it, especially if you can afford it. Just make sure to get CG/l or ABDL-specific ones, as actual baby ones can cause issues for adults (I’m not an expert, but I've read about this 😂).

No matter what, you’re amazing, whether you use a dummy, bottle, or neither. None of it affects your value as a person or a little! 

Edited January 31 by Princess snuggles

[Aikko]

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this pain currently. It’s no fun and I hope it passes quickly and you heal fully. 
 

as for pacis and bottles, much like what those above have said, your little self isn’t tied to a specific age range. For most people, they have a standard fluctuation of ages, but it can honestly vary wildly. If it’s something that you find is helpful in coping and doesn’t trigger any other issues for you, then go for it! By triggering issues, I mean it’s causing you to be uncomfortable or stresses you out that you don’t like being that little. 
 

Whatever you end up figuring out, if it is something that works for you, then amazing!! 💜

[Liamo]

27 minutes ago, Aikko said:

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this pain currently. It’s no fun and I hope it passes quickly and you heal fully. 
 

as for pacis and bottles, much like what those above have said, your little self isn’t tied to a specific age range. For most people, they have a standard fluctuation of ages, but it can honestly vary wildly. If it’s something that you find is helpful in coping and doesn’t trigger any other issues for you, then go for it! By triggering issues, I mean it’s causing you to be uncomfortable or stresses you out that you don’t like being that little. 
 

Whatever you end up figuring out, if it is something that works for you, then amazing!! 💜

As I am reading your post I was thinking, Daddies too can have a range of age fluctuation. Have you seen how men act when they are at a game from their favorite team? They look like teenagers at best, and sometimes they act like bratty toddlers. 😊

But hopefully, if a crisis was to suddenly emerge, they would revert to their full blown Daddy mode in a split second and save the day.

[kryssi01]

I've been highly stressed lately and found that I regress further than if I was not going through a tough time. I bought myself a ablg paci,  a free sip owala water bottle (haven't made the leap to a bottle or sippy, but this water bottle has a feel of a sippy) and a new stuffie. They bring me comfort and thats what matters most. 

If you have the means to do so lean into what your little needs at the moment. It might not last forever but could be needed for right now.