A crib is a piece of furniture slept in by babies, infants, and toddlers in The Sims series. Effectively, cribs are the equivalent of beds for those life stages.
The Sims
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| Game | The Sims |
| Buyability | No |
| Size | 1x1 |
In The Sims, cribs are not available for purchase in Buy mode. Whenever a baby is born, it will automatically appear with — and inside — its crib.
The crib and baby are essentially a single object. As long as the baby is in the crib, the crib can be moved in Buy mode or Build mode. If the baby is outside of the crib, the crib is considered to be "in use", and cannot be moved.
However, if the bassinet is spawned away from the lot's borders it is possible for it to appear on the sidewalk or in the street, in which case the player will be unable to move it in buy or build mode unless the move_objects cheat is used.
The baby is not considered to be a member of the household until it grows into a child. If cared for correctly, the baby will become a child after 72 hours and the crib will disappear.
The Sims 2
In The Sims 2, cribs must be purchased from the Misc. -> Children section of Buy mode; they are not provided when a baby is born or adopted. The base game includes The Kinder Kontainer, which costs §275. The Sims 2: FreeTime adds two wooden cribs, the Wonderland Sleigh Crib and the Lil' Jailbird Canopy Crib, which cost §300 and §325, respectively. All cribs in The Sims 2 have an Energy rating of 12.
A crib holds only one baby or toddler at a time. Babies cannot leave the crib without the assistance of a teen or older Sim. This is generally true for toddlers, but toddlers who have learned to walk may sometimes escape from their crib if left unattended.
- Notes
- Maxis did not include animations for the FreeTime cribs, so Sims will not lower or raise the side when reaching into them. Default replacements which are animated are available from Mod The Sims.
- The FreeTime cribs do not allow the frame color and bedding color to be selected separately, and do not use the bedding textures for the base game crib. Versions of the FreeTime cribs which address this, and which are animated, are available from The Sims Resource and Mod The Sims.
The Kinder Kontainer
| The Kinder Kontainer | |
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| Game | The Sims 2 |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §275 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x1 |
The Kinder Kontainer may not look like much, but it definitely does NOT look like a security fence. Instead, its designers would have it viewed as a blank canvas where the impressionable and eager mind of your child can expand without being inundated with the stereotypical images and ideals of "corporate childhood." This cubicle features solid steel crossbeams and triple welds for ensured security and stability, yet its plush cushioning is the ideal landing spot for post-lunch naps.
Energy: 12
Wonderland Sleigh Crib
| Wonderland Sleigh Crib | |
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| Game | The Sims 2: FreeTime |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §300 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x1 |
For the baby who prefers snow to the sand, this crib is wonderland. Research shows that infants who slumber in the graceful curves of this sleigh crib are 79% more likely to grow up to be championship dogsled racers, igloo property owners, or penguin tamers.
Energy: 12
Lil' Jailbird Canopy Crib
| Lil' Jailbird Canopy Crib | |
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| Game | The Sims 2: FreeTime |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §325 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x1 |
This soft yet secure crib is constructed from wholesome bedding, woven from only the softest angel hair cotton, surrounded by railings sturdy and high enough to contain even the most clever escape artists, and topped with a cozy canopy to keep your tiny convict snug as a bug in a rug.
Energy: 12
The Sims Castaway Stories
Cribs in The Sims: Castaway Stories can be purchased from the Beds section of the Barter mode.
Freestanding Cub Guard
| Freestanding Cub Guard | |
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| Game | The Sims Castaway Stories |
| Buyability | Barter mode |
| Price in game | 137 resources |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x1 |
Do rising flood waters sometimes threaten your entire family on their sleeping mats? Do packs of monkeys try to steal your man-child away on musical adventures? Our monkey-repellant and flood-resistant Cub Guard system greatly increases the chance that your precious offspring will make it to the next stage of life.
Energy: 12
The Sims 3
Cribs can be purchased from the Kids -> Furniture section of Buy mode. Sets from The Sims 3 Store may have cribs which are made to match the set's theme.
As in The Sims 2, cribs can only hold a single baby or toddler at a time. Babies and toddlers cannot leave the crib without the assistance of a teen or older Sim.
If a toddler has a stuffed animal or imaginary friend[TS3:G] toy in their inventory or the player tries to place it in the crib, it may sit in the crib with them.
Kinder Kontainer
| Kinder Kontainer | |
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| Game | The Sims 3 |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §275 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
This crib may not look like much, but it definitely isn't a security fence. The designers envisioned it to be a blank canvas where impressionable young minds can flourish without being inundated with the stereotypical imagery of corporate childhood. This cubicle features solid steel crossbeams for ensured stability, yet plush cushioning ideal for post-lunch naps.
Energy: 4
Rock-a-Baby Crib
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| Game | The Sims 3 |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §425 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
Voted "Most Stylish Crib" by New & Insufferable Parents Weekly, the Rock-a-Baby Crib is the must-have tot cot of the season. With its tulip-free frame and flamingo down mattress, the Rock-a-Baby is everything babies need to look their sleppy-chic best.
Energy: 4
Fun Fugues Crib by Wiggin Youth Architecture
| Fun Fugues Crib by Wiggin Youth Architecture | |
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| Game | The Sims 3: Into the Future |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §325 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
Downy soft paddling lulls your infants into restful sleep, winning parents precious moments of peace and quiet. Transparent walls keep children secure without the psychologically damaging structure of bars.
Energy: 4
Panda Crib
| Panda Crib | |
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| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §320 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
Young warriors can now rest comfortable with this tropical jungle crib that shouts out both excitement and fun. Your children will soon learn the ways of nature (no diapers included).
Energy: 4
Wilderness Crib
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| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §330 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
Let your toddlers rest in comfort in the surrounds of this safe and secure Wilderness Crib. Its reinforced frame and heavy wood structure makes the Wilderness Crib last for generations and generations. You will never have an excuse to buy another one once you have this one.
Energy: 4
Cutesy Canopy Crib
| Cutesy Canopy Crib | |
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| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §425 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
Tame that baby beast by putting him down in this cute crib. Both the canopy and the mattress pad are waterproof.
Energy: 4
Cocoon Crib
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| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §445 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
Create a nursery for the ages! Dress your little one in brand new outfits and decorate your nursery with furniture made for the discerning baby. The included Gift of Speech Baby Monitor will allow your baby to communicate his wants and needs, and, if those needs happen to be a bath or a diaper change, the Dirty No More Changing and Bathing Station has got you covered! Get ready to take your nursery to the next level with the Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes set!
Energy: 5
Little Lullaby Crib
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| Game | The Sims 3 Store |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §450 |
| Object type(s) | Needs |
| Size | 2x2 |
Is your infant a little…different? Spend too much time in a mushroom ring while pregnant? Ears a bit…too pointed? If you can't bring your baby to nature, perhaps bringing in a little nature to them will keep them comfortable and content!
Energy: 5
The Sims 4
Cribs were originally not present in The Sims 4, having been replaced by bassinets for newborns as well as toddler beds (after patch 46 in January 2017, which added toddlers to the game). However, cribs, similar to the ones in previous games, make a return with the addition of infants (with patch 142 in March 2023), and can only be used by that life stage.
Like in The Sims, the bassinet is tied to a particular newborn until that newborn ages up. However, it will not disappear when its current occupant ages up but it can be sold for §150 or be used by newborns who are born later in the household. A bassinet is provided automatically free-of-charge if the player decides that the pregnant Sim give birth at the hospital. Otherwise, if the player wishes to have the birth take place at home, a bassinet will need to be purchased before the birth can continue. In either case, the player can change the bassinet's color at any time.
Unlike previous games, toddlers can climb into and out of their beds without any assistance. Older Sims are also able to sit on the edge of toddler beds, which allows them to read bedtime stories to toddlers and tuck them in.
Infants still need assistance to get in and out of cribs, but they are not confined to them like newborns are to bassinets.
Bassinets
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Rock-a-bye Bassinet | §150 | Hush your baby to sleep in this sweeter-than-anything bassinet. Extra-high sides keep baby secure while providing extra sound proofing, so Mommy or Daddy can sleep like a baby, too! | |
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Wicker-Work Bassinet | §150 | This wicker bassinet is just like your Newborn: soft. cute, and...eco-friendly? Wait...are babies eco-friendly? It's something to consider. I mean, with all that "silent but deadly" methane gas they emit. And the diapers do add up over time. What about all those pacifiers and teething toys dropped on the sidewalk, eventually seeping plastic into the water supply? Much to consider... But anyways, soft and cute! Yeah! |
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Empty Nest | §150 | An expectant vessel. Waiting, watching as babies come to life and to keep them safe and sound. | This object can only be found at the Willow Creek Hospital or bought using the bb.showhiddenobjects cheat.
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Nanoo Nanoo Bassinet | §150 | A sleek and stunning bassinet to hold your precious. Comes with a padded mattress and hi-tech poop resistant sheet to keep the little one comfortable. *As seen on TV* | If an alien newborn is born and there are no empty bassinets, this bassinet will spawn. Otherwise, it can only be accessed using debug cheats. |
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Antique Spellcaster Bassinet | §150 | Beautiful bassinet, in very good vintage condition! It is very sturdy, we promise! Perfect for newborn Spellcasters as they are starting to get in touch with their magical powers. | If a spellcaster newborn is born and there are no empty bassinets, this bassinet will spawn. It can still be bought in the normal build mode catalog, however. |
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Precious Pup's Plush Palace | §150 | You wouldn't let the newest and littlest member of your pack sleep on some second rate sack of splinters, would you? NO WAY! You'd pick the solid, tried-and-true option. And let me tell you, this bassinet is so antique that it's gotta be top notch if people have kept it around this long, right? No? Well who cares! It's cute as heck. | If a werewolf newborn is born and there are no empty bassinets, this bassinet will spawn. It can still be bought in the normal build mode catalog, however. |
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Baby Bliss Bassinet | §150 | Welcome your new bundle of joy into your family with the comfiest bassinet in the world! With cute quilted cushions surrounding the sides, Newborns will be safe to snuggle and sleep. | Unlocked by completing a baby shower at Gold level. |
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Beautiful Bows Bassinet | §150 | A beautiful gift from Aunt Agnes, this bassinet is guaranteed to be passed down for generations thanks to its sturdy frame and timeless appeal. | |
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Fairy Tale Bassinet | §200 | Wrap your baby in the comfort of a fairy tale with this charming bassinet. Designed with the gentle veil, it offers a cozy haven for peaceful slumber! | If a fairy newborn is born and there are no empty bassinets, this bassinet will spawn. It can still be bought in the normal build mode catalog, however. |
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Veil of Peace Bassinet | §280 | A soft, cozy spot for the littlest member of your family to stay warm and safe during the cold night. This bassinet is like a veil of peace and happiness. Well, to be fair, the maintaining of peace only works from the outside looking in. From the inside out? Not so much. Once it's feeding time at three in the morning? Oh, you'll know. The whole street will! | |
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Ancient Bassinet | §300 | Hush your little minion to sleep in this so-dark-it's-sweet crib bassinet. Extra-low sides give the baby a great world view while the bat mobile provides entertainment, so Mommy or Daddy can sleep like the dead, too! | If a vampire newborn is born and there are no empty bassinets, this bassinet will spawn. It can still be bought in the normal build mode catalog, however. |
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Ocean's Lullaby Bassinet | §150 | Rocking a baby mermaid to sleep should be a breeze, since they're already used to the waves! But, as all parents know, things can get a bit stormy on the parenting sea. This clamshell bassinet is the perfect spot for any lil' pearls that need a sleep solution infused with the ocean's opulence to get to sleep! | If a mermaid newborn is born and there are no empty bassinets, this bassinet will spawn. It can still be bought in the normal build mode catalog, however. This bassinet was added in Patch 188. |
Cribs
All cribs in The Sims 4 have an energy rating of 4 and can be upgraded with a baby mobile by a Sim of any handiness level.
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The Travel Crib by Gordian | §130 | Gordian has expanded their collection of portable furniture to include the Travel Crib! Rest easily under the stars with the whole family, Infants included! As an added bonus, you have built-in protection from random hikers wandering into your camp. Chances are that most people would not keep walking in the direction of ominous crying baby sounds in the middle of the woods. | Portable: This crib can be dragged in and out of a Sim's inventory for easy access to naps on the go. |
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BlandCo Contemporary Crib | §150 | Constructed with the timeless, suburban familiarity of laminated particle board, BlandCo explores the "purely functional" once again with an optimized crib experience for your Infant. Enter crib, sleep, exit crib, right? | This crib can be upgraded to the BlandCo Contemporary Toddler Bed for §50 by any teen or older Sim who has reached level 2 of the handiness skill. |
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Kindermade Kindercrib | §160 | School might be a few years away, but that doesn't mean the tiniest members of the family aren't ready for Kindermade's newest addition to its iconic furniture line: the Kindercrib! Encourage your Infant to live their truth with creativity-igniting colorways, proven (anecdotally) to enrich the imaginations of your young ones and rigorously tested by multiple (at least two!) Kindermade employees that received free prototypes. And very generous bonuses. | |
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Mini Mission Crib | §200 | Crafted with same Mission-style solid wood look you've grown to love over the years, now for your Infants! Every Sim in the family can be on a mission—the mission for a good night's sleep (good luck with that one, new parents!) | |
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Fairy Tale Crib | §200 | Let the Fairies guide your little ones to slumber in this charming Fairy Tale Crib. Beautifully crafted and perfectly style, it brings a mystical and serene feeling to your child's room. | |
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Heirloom Crib | §250 | This crib is an exact replica of one carved by the infamous Gunther Goth. It is made of fine oak from Pleasantview's forests, and it is just as comfortable as it is elegant. |
Toddler beds
All toddler beds in The Sims 4 have an energy rating of 3.
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BlandCo Contemporary Toddler Bed | §150 | Contemporary, modern, minimalist, functional—everything your Toddler has ever wanted. The next installment in BlandCo's furniture selection for you read your Toddlers to sleep and tuck them in for their best night of sleep! | This bed can be upgraded to the BlandCo Contemporary Crib for §50 by any teen or older Sim who has reached level 2 of the handiness skill. |
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Short and Stout Bed by Kindermade | §160 | Kindermade has finally extended their brand to the younger generation with a product made specifically for your toddler. This short (and stout!) bed is designed to provide a good night's rest and has enough space for parents to sit and read their little one to sleep. | |
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Starry Night Toddler Bed | §190 | Sleep sweet dreams under the stars and moon in this adorable, itsy-bitsy, patchwork toddler bed. | |
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Classic Toddler Bed | §200 | Wood has been used to craft beds for centuries. If it was good enough for your great great grandparent's ancestors, then it is good enough for your toddler. | |
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The Littlest Big Bed | §200 | For young explorers and imaginative dreamers. For little thinkers, keepers of toys and joy. This bed is perfect for all. | |
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Macabre Munchkin's Restful Night Bed | §200 | Just because your little one sings along with the eerie song of the creatures of darkness doesn't mean they shouldn't get a good night's sleep! Like, you know what I mean? You can be all like, "Hey, Timmy, the haunting reverie can wait, little guy! Whaddya say I read you some of your favorite horror book, eh? It's time for bed!" And your kid is all like, "Haha, good one, mom! I have three ghost friends that are passing through the veil tonight and there's no way I'm missing that!" And then the camera slowly pans to my flabbergasted face. Laugh track plays. And before I know it, knock knock! It's the front door, and it's my neighbor. She works for Grim now. The Grim. She called herself a "Grimtern" or something. I live in a parody of my own existence. |
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Fairy Tale Toddler Bed | §200 | Create the perfect little corner for your children to escape to dreamland and play with the Fairies in Innisgreen. Make them feel safe, comfortable, and as if they're living in their own fairy tale. | |
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The Freeze Pop Sleep Slot | §225 | Are you nervous that your little one is having dreams of sugar plums? Considering that sugar plums can be a choking hazard, that is a totally sensible concern. Freeze Pops, on the other hand, are much less dangerous. Constructed with comically large popsicle sticks, The Freeze Pop Sleep Spot guarantees that your toddler will drift away dreaming of soft sherbet, rather than those sinister sugar plums. Curse them! | Discomfort Relief: 1 Stress Relief: 1 |
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Racer Dreams | §240 | Whether your toddler dreams of cars or chariots, this is a bed just for them. | |
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Heirloom Toddler Bed | §250 | Is your infant ready for that big day when they transition from a crib to a bed? Look no further! This heirloom bed features all the charm and elegance of its predecessor. Aw, they grow up so fast! |