: Toddlers are now properly cared for at daycare rather than being left to fend for themselves. Update 03/14/2023 - EA
The Sims 4 version (released March 14, 2023) is a landmark "Infant Update" that fundamentally altered the game's generational mechanics by introducing a brand-new life stage. This update transitioned newborns into a more dynamic and interactive early childhood phase, bridging the gap between infants and toddlers. Core Gameplay Additions: The Infant Life Stage The Sims 4 (v1.96.365.1030) Game Patch.part2.rar
: New birthmarks, stretch marks, and C-section scars were added, many of which can be applied to infants and persist as they age. : Toddlers are now properly cared for at
The update brought several physical and aesthetic improvements for Sims of all ages: Core Gameplay Additions: The Infant Life Stage :
While the infant stage received the most attention, the existing stage was also overhauled to feel more integrated into the game's genetic system:
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.