The primary focus of this patch was the introduction of , a free base-game life stage. Unlike newborns, which remained largely stationary in bassinets, infants are fully customizable in Create a Sim (CAS) and possess their own unique needs and traits.
: Caregivers no longer automatically return newborns to their bassinets between every social interaction, allowing for more fluid and natural handling. The Sims 4 (v1.96.365.1030) Game Patch.part2.rar
: For the first time, toddlers and children can interact with newborns by "entertaining" them at the bassinet. New CAS and Build/Buy Features The primary focus of this patch was the
: A variety of infant-specific furniture was added, including several styles of cribs (some of which are portable or upgradable with mobiles) and sensory toys. Quality of Life and Bug Fixes : For the first time, toddlers and children
: New birthmarks, stretch marks, and C-section scars were added, many of which can be applied to infants and persist as they age.
While the infant stage received the most attention, the existing stage was also overhauled to feel more integrated into the game's genetic system:
: For Sims who cannot or do not wish to go through traditional pregnancy or adoption, a new "Science Baby" interaction allows them to use genetic material to create a child for a fee of 1,200 Simoleons .