Toddlers are soooooo annoying

Toddlers I find ridiculously easy as they are so independent. Once they can climb stairs and use the potty on their own they are quite easy as all they need is toys and leftovers.

I play on long. I would find it more stressful playing on the equivalent on long on sims 2 (if it existed) or 3.

This is actually only my second family with toddlers (third family, period) in the game. I am not... a family player normally. Normally I fall in love with the starter Sim, make her a vampire so she won't die, and play her for ages and ages.

But I do remember from experience that after they know how to poop, the rest is easier.
My main source for stress is actually that I moved FIRST and got kids SECOND which means I have a rent of 23 200 and some change, and I have to push my adults to make money between taking care of the kids. Strategic mistake, I guess.

But they're so cute and adorable! I love all my toddlers, of which I have many :D

Nope. I love toddlers. They're the reason I got back into sims 4.

"invisiblgirl;c-17038006" wrote:
The 'independent' trait can be a challenge. (It helps if you let the tot ask for things, rather than having the adult suggest them. If you try to give them a bath, they'll refuse, so instead, I have them ask for a bath.) And the 'wild child' trait is a nightmare, especially if you have autonomy on.

I love the 'clingy' trait, too - I like to nurture my tots. If I have things I want my YA to do, I'll often turn off aging, have the YA focus on her career or aspiration or whatever, and when she's done with it, then I start the next generation.

Once the toddler maxes out all her skills, you can still have the adult teach her to say 'please and thank-you', which gives her a head start on the 'manners' trait, and satisfying toddler whims can collect quite a lot of points. Usually, toddler whims are fairly easy and logical - they want to use the toilet or read a story or play with their little tablet. By the time they age up, I've usually got enough points to make my kids 'waterproof' so there's no mucking about with umbrellas. Also, if an adult reads stories to the toddler, it will count toward the 'read two hours with an adult' part of the mental aspiration for kids.

I do want more things to do with my tots once they get all their skills, but then, I always want more stuff for my toddlers.

Yes, I completely agree. I also love to nurture my sim's little ones and so Clingy is definitely one of my preferred toddler traits. It works really well when you have a freelance/work from home or stay at home caregiver to build skills (and values/manners). Plus it gives personality and fits perfectly with my family's story, which is always the reason I choose a particular trait, regardless of difficulty. I haven't had the chance to try out Wild, Independent or Fussy yet, but I'll look forward to the drama! I also love Silly and I'll be trying out Inquisitive soon.

I also hope we get more to do with our toddlers (and babies), e.g. buggies/strollers, changing tables, more toys etc. I just love family style play.
I know a lot of simmers have issues with the high chair, but I haven't really had any major problems with it. I don't often play with free will on though and my toddler has almost maxed her Thinking skill so that might be why? My household also live in a two story home, but as my toddler is clingy and has a somewhat anxious/overprotective Daddy who likes his routine, they're always together during the day so it all plays out smoothly.

"invisiblgirl;c-17038006" wrote:
Once the toddler maxes out all her skills, you can still have the adult teach her to say 'please and thank-you', which gives her a head start on the 'manners' trait, and satisfying toddler whims can collect quite a lot of points. Usually, toddler whims are fairly easy and logical - they want to use the toilet or read a story or play with their little tablet. By the time they age up, I've usually got enough points to make my kids 'waterproof' so there's no mucking about with umbrellas. Also, if an adult reads stories to the toddler, it will count toward the 'read two hours with an adult' part of the mental aspiration for kids.

Yep, after the skills, I concentrate mostly on whims. My first trait to give children is Incredibly Friendly. It makes the making friends section of the social aspiration super quick so I can rack up those points. :D

I love them! My game is so boring and lifeless without them, i’m really happy they added them. I understand if that’s not your play style though. Whatever floats your boat. ;)

Toddlers are my favorite lifestage. I wouldn't play without them.

They can be fustrating but after I am done grumbling, I smile because that is soooooo realistic!~ <3 toddlers were the missing link that brought me to Sims 4, they are the best in franchise hands down!~

love all the traits they offer, i have a clingy lil miss now and she is sweet, shy and loves her teen parents. She also calms down from fears fast after getting love from her mommy and daddy~ its so cute!~ my tots i play on 21 days (custom ages via MCCC) but i started playing with aging off and taking my time its even better. I even wait a bit after they maxed skills to enjoy them with everything maxed out <3

I don't find so, I actually think TS4 toddlers are really independent. Usually, I just make a bunch of salads and when my toddler needs to eat, I just open the fridge and drag the portion to where the toddler is. The only thing I find annoying is the fact that sometimes they chose some random places to eat and leave the empty plates that are too far away.