The latest update for The Sims 4 is now live. Click
here to read the latest notes.
Its time for the final screenshot thread! Show us what ya got
here!
Forum Announcement,
Click Here to Read More From EA_Cade.
Ideas at a Glance for Toddlers
Return to top
Comments
But I agree the babies need help.
Another 2nd on the stroller for babies. If I can walk my dog it seems like I should be able to walk my baby.
Toddlers in school. I think day care would be better.
Huh, I thought this was just me!
Things I want for toddlers:
-A daycare or preschool that helps toddlers with their skills.
-More toys (small ones) that can boost their skills. Like how in TS3, if the toddler played with the xylophone enough times, it would count towards their future skills.
-More interaction options between siblings. Gotta have that family bonding.
-STROLLERS
-Bring back the imaginary friends! They were really annoying in TS3(they always followed my sim into the bathroom), so if they were to add them back into the game, hopefully, they aren't as bad.
-In TS2, you could wash toddlers and babies in the sink if they were stinky. I want that back.
I have noticed that the toddlers don't have that many traits, (Angelic, Charmer, Clingy, Independent, Fussy, Silly, Wild, Inquisitive), so I thought of a few new toddler traits.
Spoiled(Get Famous): These toddlers have been given a bit too much attention. They resemble Materialistic sims with the fact that they really like getting new stuff and will get a Tense moodlet if they haven't received a new toy in a while. They love being the center of attention and absolutely hate siblings. They will throw fits if they cannot have something, giving surrounding sims an Angry, Tense, or Embarrassed(if out in public) moodlet. If scolded, they will not listen. They gain skills faster around their family, and slower around unfamiliar sims.
Trouble-Maker: You better have your house toddler-proofed, because this toddler loves to wreak havoc and cause trouble! They will Make a Mess more often and will destroy dollhouses for fun. If this toddler is angry and throws a tantrum, they will break any surrounding objects. They are more stubborn than average toddlers and will not listen to older sims if scolded. This toddler learns skills faster when alone and has a harder time using the potty, but can build their Communication and Imagination skills faster. Thinking skill takes longer to learn.
Camera Ready(Get Famous): This toddler is a bit more "dramatic" than other tots, and love being in front of a camera. They love getting their pic taken, and pictures taken of them will always be of a higher quality. They learn Creativity and Communication faster, especially with the Wabbit Tablet(don't remember the exact name of it).
Some other ideas:
More play interactions for toddlers. In Sims 2 you could tickle and play peek-a-boo with them. Imagine a toddler playing peek-a-boo with it's new baby sibling in the bassinet! In Free Play the toddlers can play Patty Cake.
A swing that toddlers can be pushed in by older Sims.
Playground equipment that can be used by both children and toddlers. It kinda irks me that kids can't use the ball pit and jungle gym from the Toddler Stuff Pack. Heck, I would be pleased as punch it some animations of Toddlers using existing playground equipment were patched in. Like they could try to spin the steering wheel and look out the telescope of the pirate ship or just try to follow the big kids.
First of all, all of that. I have to go slowly through it, there's so much.
But here I go,
There needs to be more life stages especially if we update toddlers.
1. Babies need to be updated, and be differentiated from toddlers. You don't just learn to talk as a toddler. You babble as a baby, learn 1 word and repeat it over and over again. And Then you start talking a bit as a toddler.
I want first time sitting up as a baby milestone. Getting into blended foods. Mashed peas etc.
Making a really stinky diaper.
Accidentally peeing on your parent/diaper changer.
Trying to put anything you get in your hands into your mouth.
Crawling. Doing the pulling up from sitting thing, using something to hold you up so can stand.
2. Then toddlers starting from crawling, and already know how to stand. Working up to walking.
Crawling and scooting while they work on it.
Speaking a mix of baby talk and adult words til they learn new ones. You're a toddler from like 2-6. We should be able to see some change.
Like a Toddler.2 stage where you're like 5, know a lot of words but still can't talk straight. Have tantrums and need naps. But you can walk w/o falling, but not run without falling.
3. Little kids stage 6-8(9). You can run around, play. Love toys and cuddles. You know not to pet the dog or cat too hard. You just started school, but your only hw is flash cards and readers.
4. THEN we get kids. The kind we have now with some upgrades. Still silly, but you walk to school by yourself next. You can grab water ice on the way home and not get yelled at. You can go to the library with your older sibs and complain that you don't need a babysitter. Ages 9-11. TWEENS.
5. Now PRETEENS 11-12. You're big, you're bad, you're in the double digits and THIS close to being a teenager. You look and sound Exactly the same. Maybe gained an inch in height. And no one can tell you ANYTHING.
6. THEN TEENS. Same as now but less lame. I wrote in other threads my opinions on teens. Prom ,driving,etc. Limited dating functions. Maybe marry your hs sweetheart after graduation. A special option only for the deepest teen love.
7. But! YA needs a rite of passage event. You turned 18 (and we're like UK in this) and hookah and nectar all day. College. Dating. You could date an elder if you wanted. The first year you should look like you do as a teen but with an aura of attitude a mile long.
8. 2nd year of YA is your Glow Up year. Literally just a sim month or two into it, you look how you're gonna look. With room for makeovers if you want.
Yeah think that's it.
But not the you are what you eat thing.
Also I wish they could keep the toddler trait and have it evolve as they grow.