As a result of the recent update to include infants in The Sims 4, the game has taken a giant leap forward in creating a more immersive and challenging experience for players. The new update (infant update) has allowed for more meaningful interactions and engagement essentially bringing a great solution the baby life stage. This has been only further expanded with the recently released Growing Together Expansion Pack, where infants got a lot of additional content, some of which arguably are missing in the base game. As such the demand for even more customization and personalization options has increased. This is where mods and custom content come into play. The Sims 4 has a large and dedicated modding community, offering a plethora of content. These mods and custom content allow players to tailor their game to their preferences and add new features that are not available in the base game.
With the recent addition of infants to the base game, mod creators have already begun to create new mods and custom content (cc) to expand on this update and make it even more dynamic and engaging. From new interactions and animations, custom clothing and furniture to entirely new gameplay mechanics, mods and cc can add a whole new level of depth and creativity to The Sims 4. Several other broken mods have also received updates to be compatible with the infant update. Thus, the following list will concentrate on mods that do not require the Growing Together Expansion pack to function correctly.
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6 Little Whiners - Base Game Changing Stations By LittleDica
The lack of changing tables for infants in the base game disappointed many players, as it is a basic need that should have been included. However, similar to swings (which are also only available with certain packs), modders have been able to create changing table options with the design and interactions coded into the base game.
LittleDica's Base Game Changing Stations has become a popular CC mod that offers a variety of beautiful swatches that match the style of Growing Together build/buy mode items. Additionally, the mod includes a wall variant that can be placed on a wall and only opened when needed, making it a great option for small houses.
5 Infant Decay Mod By Plumlace
Compared to toddlers, infants require more attention as they are not as independent. This can be a challenging task for players, especially if they are taking care of multiple infants, and the constant need for sleep can be frustrating for some.
To make things easier, Plumlace's Infant Decay Mod aims to reduce the need decay rate by 50%, providing some relief for caregivers. This is particularly useful since players cannot manually age up infants early and must wait for them to grow up naturally. It can be a great help, especially for those attempting a challenge like the 100 Baby Challenge.
4 Auto Check Toddler & Infants Tweaks By LittleMsSam
As infants and toddlers require a lot of attention, players may have noticed that when free will is on, Sims who are caretakers tend to check on them too often, resulting in a lack of ability to do other interactions without interruption. They may also interrupt the infants and toddlers and carry them to their bassinet too frequently.
To address this, LittleMsSam's mod adjusts the cooldown time to check on toddlers to every 60 Sim minutes, rather than every 5 Sim minutes. This way, Sims can still check on infants and toddlers regularly without being as disruptive to gameplay.
3 Science Baby Tweak: In-Game Choice Of Pregnancy Or Instant Baby By Lumpinou
The Science Baby feature in The Sims 4 has become a fun option among players who enjoy adding a unique twist to their gameplay and storytelling. However, some Simmers have criticized the feature for allowing players to skip the pregnancy stage entirely, which may not be realistic or desirable for certain Sims.
Thankfully, Lumpinou's mod offers a solution by allowing players to choose the pregnancy option alongside Instant Baby when using the Science Baby interaction from the phone. This means that any Sim, regardless of gender as long as they can impregnate, can become pregnant and add an extra layer of realism and choice to their gameplay.
2 Family Life Mod By JellyPaws
JellyPaws' Family Life mod has recently been updated to include features for both the base game and the Growing Together Expansion Pack, which includes a range of new traits, moodlets, social interactions, aspirations, and more. As an example, Sims with the Popular trait will be able to make friends quicker but will also tend to be more mischievous. On the other hand, only child Sims may face difficulties in developing social skills but may excel in creativity.
Although the update isn't solely focused on infants, it adds an extra dimension to gameplay for all sim life stages, which makes it excellent especially for those who don't own the Growing Together expansion pack.
1 Childbirth Mod - Lactation Update By PandaSama
Pandasama's popular Childbirth mod has recently received an update that focuses on lactation, making it one of the most realistic gameplay mods available. The mod adds a new level of realism to breast and bottle feeding for baby, infant, and toddler Sims. After giving birth, Sims will begin to lactate, which comes with its unique moodlets.
The mod also includes new objects such as breast pumps, breast milk formula, lactation cookies, and even Tylenol to aid in lactation. These items and interactions are excellent for storing breast milk and provide a realistic approach to feeding newborns and infants.
The Sims 4 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.