Forum Discussion
9 years ago
Oh, boy. Where do I even begin without making this too terribly long?!
First, I would LOVE to have the ability to multitask with toddlers (and with babies?) I feel like EA really missed a huge mark with this one - imagine all of the possibilities. I would love to be able to watch TV, help older siblings with homework, etc while holding a toddler or baby. Secondly, I would LOVE to have more realistic toddlers. I miss having my toddlers go play in the toilet or the pet food bowls (pets would be needed but still). It'd be awesome to have those interactions back while also having them be able to draw on walls and break toys (especially toys that belong to an older sibling). It would definitely be an awesome way to play with personalities - having a toddler gradually go from needy/clingy to being independent and from being calm to throwing tantrums. Obviously, I would love to see the previous skills (walking, talking, potty training) brought back but would also love a swimming skill and a teething skill. Toddlers should have the ability to get sick, maybe an upset tummy from playing too rough/too much or from eating something. Maybe get fevers and irritability from teething. Definitely would love more interactions between toddlers and family - especially child and teen Sims. Bathing toddlers and babies! I miss that from TS2 and it added so much realism.
List of items I'd love:
1) Baby monitors. These would work for babies and toddlers. Sadly, parents can't always have a toddler or baby in their arms. Meals need to be cooked, cleaning needs to get done, etc. So, this would allow toddlers and babies to safely stay in another area and would alert whoever has the second baby monitor in their inventory to be alerted if baby/toddler is crying or needs to be attended.
2) Cribs, toddler beds, and functional changing tables. I really miss these and they should be an option. I miss being able to walk to a crib and put my baby/toddler to sleep or to a changing table to change a diaper. Toddler beds would be a great transition from crib before they go to a "big boy or girl" bed.
3) Playpens - Keep the toddlers entertained with toys and activities while keeping them in one area. Especially handy for the toddlers who love to explore and get into trouble.
4) Kiddie pools with the option for floaties - This would help with the swimming skill and would include interactions for T/YA/A/E to teach a toddler to swim.
5) Sandboxes which could also be used by Child Sims.
6) High chairs - Just adds more realism.
7) Walkers & Swings - Walkers help with the walking skill. Both keep toddlers entertained. Toddlers could also nap in them.
8) An array of toys - Stuffed animals, dolls/action figures, blocks, musical toys, the art station from TS3. Some could even increase skill (Painting, Logic, Musical).
9) Gates - Prevents toddlers from going up and down stairs. Yes, I know they wouldn't be able to do so but this is more realistic than just not being able to go up or down stairs. Would also keep toddlers away from pools without supervision from at least a teen - even if they know how to swim.
10) Not necessarily an "item" BUT having a toddler learning channel on TVs would be awesome.
11) Sippy cups, different bottles, toddler plates and bowls, bibs and pacifiers - self explanatory.
12) Toddler chairs and couches - self explanatory.
Interactions I would love (these could be done with Child - Elder Sims)
1) Peek-A-Boo and Patty Cake
2) Read a book with/to
3) Draw with
4) Teach to swim, walk, talk or potty train.
5) Rock/Cuddle with
6) Pick up toys/Place in toy box.
7) Soothe or calm baby/toddler (during teething or tantrum)
8) Put down for nap
9) Scold/Praise for behavior
To be continued..
First, I would LOVE to have the ability to multitask with toddlers (and with babies?) I feel like EA really missed a huge mark with this one - imagine all of the possibilities. I would love to be able to watch TV, help older siblings with homework, etc while holding a toddler or baby. Secondly, I would LOVE to have more realistic toddlers. I miss having my toddlers go play in the toilet or the pet food bowls (pets would be needed but still). It'd be awesome to have those interactions back while also having them be able to draw on walls and break toys (especially toys that belong to an older sibling). It would definitely be an awesome way to play with personalities - having a toddler gradually go from needy/clingy to being independent and from being calm to throwing tantrums. Obviously, I would love to see the previous skills (walking, talking, potty training) brought back but would also love a swimming skill and a teething skill. Toddlers should have the ability to get sick, maybe an upset tummy from playing too rough/too much or from eating something. Maybe get fevers and irritability from teething. Definitely would love more interactions between toddlers and family - especially child and teen Sims. Bathing toddlers and babies! I miss that from TS2 and it added so much realism.
List of items I'd love:
1) Baby monitors. These would work for babies and toddlers. Sadly, parents can't always have a toddler or baby in their arms. Meals need to be cooked, cleaning needs to get done, etc. So, this would allow toddlers and babies to safely stay in another area and would alert whoever has the second baby monitor in their inventory to be alerted if baby/toddler is crying or needs to be attended.
2) Cribs, toddler beds, and functional changing tables. I really miss these and they should be an option. I miss being able to walk to a crib and put my baby/toddler to sleep or to a changing table to change a diaper. Toddler beds would be a great transition from crib before they go to a "big boy or girl" bed.
3) Playpens - Keep the toddlers entertained with toys and activities while keeping them in one area. Especially handy for the toddlers who love to explore and get into trouble.
4) Kiddie pools with the option for floaties - This would help with the swimming skill and would include interactions for T/YA/A/E to teach a toddler to swim.
5) Sandboxes which could also be used by Child Sims.
6) High chairs - Just adds more realism.
7) Walkers & Swings - Walkers help with the walking skill. Both keep toddlers entertained. Toddlers could also nap in them.
8) An array of toys - Stuffed animals, dolls/action figures, blocks, musical toys, the art station from TS3. Some could even increase skill (Painting, Logic, Musical).
9) Gates - Prevents toddlers from going up and down stairs. Yes, I know they wouldn't be able to do so but this is more realistic than just not being able to go up or down stairs. Would also keep toddlers away from pools without supervision from at least a teen - even if they know how to swim.
10) Not necessarily an "item" BUT having a toddler learning channel on TVs would be awesome.
11) Sippy cups, different bottles, toddler plates and bowls, bibs and pacifiers - self explanatory.
12) Toddler chairs and couches - self explanatory.
Interactions I would love (these could be done with Child - Elder Sims)
1) Peek-A-Boo and Patty Cake
2) Read a book with/to
3) Draw with
4) Teach to swim, walk, talk or potty train.
5) Rock/Cuddle with
6) Pick up toys/Place in toy box.
7) Soothe or calm baby/toddler (during teething or tantrum)
8) Put down for nap
9) Scold/Praise for behavior
To be continued..
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