Paralives Baby & Toddler Guide
Pregnancy, Adoption, Newborn Care & Toddler Development
2 Ways to Have a Baby · 5 Baby Needs · 2 Toddler-Only Skills
Getting a Baby
There are two ways to bring a baby into your household in-game:
- favoriteNatural pregnancy (requires a romantic relationship)
- volunteer_activismAdoption (random roll — save before trying to retry)
- person_addYou can also create an infant or toddler directly in Paramaker and add them to the household.
Pregnancy
Prerequisites (set in Paramaker at creation):
- settingsConfigure fertility-related settings correctly — cannot be changed after creation
- favoriteBoth Paras need the Lovers relationship label
Pregnancy steps:
- 1Build a solid romance and reach Lovers
- 2Form a group with both Paras
- 3Click a double bed and choose "Try for Baby"
- 4On success, the Para stays indoors for several in-game hours
- 5They emerge holding the newborn
Pregnancy has RNG — it may take more than one attempt.
Adoption
- location_cityVisit the adoption agency building in Melino
- touch_appClick the building to start the adoption flow
- shuffleResults are fully random (gender, appearance)
- saveTip: save manually before adopting — reload if you want a different result
Baby Care
Babies have 5 needs — all must be met by a caregiver (Teen or older):
| Need | How to satisfy |
|---|---|
| 🍼 Hunger | Bottle-feed or breastfeed — only options |
| 💤 Sleep | Place in crib → choose Go to sleep |
| 🚿 Hygiene | Change diaper (babies cannot bathe) |
| 🚽 Bladder | Uses diaper automatically — change regularly |
| 🤗 Affection | Hold the baby; keep baby in the same group |
Care tips:
- touch_appClick the baby directly for most interactions
- baby_changing_stationDiaper change: put baby in crib first → then pick "Pick up from crib" → change diaper
- bubble_chartGreen bubbles from the baby = diaper change needed
- infoExcept for sleep, babies cannot use the bathroom
Early investment:
- record_voice_overTalking to babies raises Language skill — a head start when they become toddlers
- check_circleWorth interacting often before the toddler stage
Toddler Care
Feeding
- check_circleCaregiver must pick up the toddler first
- restaurantWhile holding, click high chair → "Feed in Highchair"
- warning⚠️ Do not place toddler in high chair first then feed — pick up, then feed. Snacks work but high chair is more reliable
Bathing
- bathtubCaregiver picks up toddler, then places in tub
- infoBabies cannot bathe — toddlers can
Sleep
- bedToddlers cannot use cribs — switch to a toddler bed
- chairToddler beds are in the Kids Section of the furniture catalog — only option for now
⚠️ Potty training: place a toddler potty — toddlers use it automatically and gain Potty skill (max Lv.2)
Toddler-only skills (miss the window and they're gone forever):
1. 🗣️ Language (max Lv.10)
Grows through interactions with older Paras and Together Cards. Baby talk early gives a bonus.
2. 🚽 Potty (max Lv.2)
Grows by using the toddler potty
Affection
- groupsAdd toddler to household group activities
- child_careHold the toddler
- forumTalk to the toddler directly
Daycare System
- homeIf no Teen+ caregiver is home, infants/toddlers are sent to daycare automatically
- receipt_longDaycare fees appear on the weekly bill
- family_restroomTip: multi-generation households or a Teen at home avoid extra cost
Pro Tips
- record_voice_overTalk to babies early — Language stacks fast in toddlerhood
- wcPlace a toddler potty early — max Potty makes life easier
- saveSave before adoption to reroll until you're happy
- groupsLarge households rotate care — avoids caregiver need crashes
- bedToddler beds ≠ cribs — buy ahead so toddlers have somewhere to sleep
- paymentsDaycare is convenient but adds up — a legal caregiver at home saves money long-term