The Sims 4: Growing Together expansion enhances gameplay by focusing on often-overlooked life stages, such as infants, toddlers, and children—areas frequently eclipsed by the spotlight on Young Adults. This expansion invites players to embrace legacy families instead of resorting to transient households, providing new incentives to enrich multi-generational gameplay.
While this pack may not introduce additional skills or careers, it significantly expands gameplay through unique traits. Managing the delightful chaos of a multi-generational home can be complex, leading many to utilize cheats for better control. Below, we present a comprehensive guide to cheats in The Sims 4: Growing Together.
Enabling Cheats in The Sims 4: Growing Together
Before diving into the world of cheats in The Sims 4, you should first activate testing cheats. Although not every cheat requires this, most benefits from it, making it the ideal starting point.
To enable testing cheats, press Ctrl + Shift + C
for PC/Mac users or simultaneously hold all four shoulder buttons for Xbox/PlayStation players. This action will open the cheat console where you can enter testingcheats true
. Upon doing so, a notification will confirm the activation of cheats, allowing you to enter a variety of cheats simply by typing them and pressing enter.
When you’re done with cheats, you can disable testing cheats by reopening the console and entering testingcheats false
, where you will again receive confirmation of the cheats being turned off.
Utilizing console and debug cheats in TS4 is generally safe, as these are features created by the developers. Nonetheless, it’s wise to frequently back up your favorite saves to prevent potential issues. For console players, activating cheats will permanently prevent the earning of trophies and achievements for that particular save on PlayStation and Xbox devices, even if testing cheats are deactivated afterward. However, PC players are unaffected by this limitation, as TS4 achievements on PC have a different functionality.
Infant and Toddler Quirks Cheats in The Sims 4: Growing Together
Though toddlers and infants were not part of the initial launch, their life stages were later introduced through free updates in The Sims 4. Players can find the associated trait cheats on the main Sims 4 cheats page.
Growing Together adds exclusive gameplay elements for infants and toddlers, such as Quirks—reflecting unique traits randomly assigned during gameplay when a Sim ages into or is created within these stages. Players must discover these quirks themselves as they immerse their Sims in different life stages.
For those who prefer specific personalities for their Sims or wish to avoid the hassle of uncovering quirks, the following cheats allow for flexible addition or removal of traits:
Quirk | Type | Apply with… | Remove with… |
---|---|---|---|
Frequently Hiccups | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_FrequentlyHiccups |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_FrequentlyHiccups |
Frequently Sneezes | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_FrequentlySneezes |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_FrequentlySneezes |
Gassy | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_Gassy |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_Gassy |
Good Appetite | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_GoodAppetite |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_GoodAppetite |
Happy Spitter | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_HappySpitter |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_HappySpitter |
Hates Being Held | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_HatesBeingHeld |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_HatesBeingHeld |
Hates Waking Up | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_HatesWakingUp |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_HatesWakingUp |
Loves Being Held | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_LovesBeingHeld |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_LovesBeingHeld |
Loves Waking Up | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_LovesWakingUp |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_LovesWakingUp |
Messy Eater | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_MessyEater |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_MessyEater |
Obsessed With Sound | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_ObsessedWithSound |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_ObsessedWithSound |
Only Sleeps When Held | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_OnlySleepsWhenHeld |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_OnlySleepsWhenHeld |
Pees During Changes | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_PeesDuringChanges |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_PeesDuringChanges |
Pees During Feeding | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_PeesDuringFeeding |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_PeesDuringFeeding |
Picky Eater | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_PickyEater |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_PickyEater |
Rises With The Sun | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_RisesWithTheSun |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_RisesWithTheSun |
Self Soother | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_SelfSoother |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_SelfSoother |
Talker | Infant | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_Talker |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_Infant_Element_Talker |
Aggressive | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_Aggressive |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_Aggressive |
Audio Lover | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_AudioLover |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_AudioLover |
Book Lover | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_BookLover |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_BookLover |
Destructive | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_Destructive |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_Destructive |
Early Riser | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_EarlyRiser |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_EarlyRiser |
Good Appetite | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_GoodAppetite |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_GoodAppetite |
Hates Bedtime | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HatesBedtime |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HatesBedtime |
Hates Carry | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HatesCarry |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HatesCarry |
Hates Wakeup | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HatesWakeup |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HatesWakeup |
Heavy Sleeper | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HeavySleeper |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_HeavySleeper |
Light Sleeper | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_LightSleeper |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_LightSleeper |
Loves Carry | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_LovesCarry |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_LovesCarry |
Loves Wakeup | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_LovesWakeup |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_LovesWakeup |
Messy Eater | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_MessyEater |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_MessyEater |
Picky Eater | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_PickyEater |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_PickyEater |
Runs Away | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_RunsAway |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_RunsAway |
Singer | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_Singer |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_Singer |
Water Lover | Toddler | traits.equip_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_WaterLover |
traits.remove_trait trait_Human_ToddlerPersonalityUpdate_Visible_WaterLover |
Reward Trait Cheats for The Sims 4: Growing Together
In addition to the new nuances for younger Sims, teens and child Sims benefit from fresh gameplay features exclusive to the Growing Together pack, which integrate seamlessly with existing gameplay mechanics from prior expansions like Parenthood and High School Years.
Child Sims will discover four new aspirations alongside corresponding reward traits upon completing them. Furthermore, their Childhood Confidence levels introduce temporary traits that can be locked in as Self-Esteem Traits when they transition into their teenage years.
Trait | Description / Notes | Type | Apply with… | Remove with… |
---|---|---|---|---|
Headstrong | Benefits from completing the Mind and Body child aspiration | Reward Trait – Child Aspiration | traits.equip_trait headstrong |
traits.remove_trait headstrong |
Idea Person | Benefits from completing the Creative Genius child aspiration | Reward Trait – Child Aspiration | traits.equip_trait ideaperson |
traits.remove_trait ideaperson |
Pack Animal | Benefits from completing the Playtime Captain child aspiration | Reward Trait – Child Aspiration | traits.equip_trait packanimal |
traits.remove_trait packanimal |
Practiced Host | Benefits from completing the Slumber Party Animal child aspiration | Reward Trait – Child Aspiration | Details not yet defined for cheat access | Details not yet defined for cheat access |
High Self-Esteem | Benefits from having achieved High Confidence as a child (applies to Teens onwards) | Reward Trait – Gameplay Feat (High Childhood Confidence) | traits.equip_trait highselfesteem |
traits.remove_trait highselfesteem |
Low Self-Esteem | Suffers from having experienced Low Confidence as a child (applies to Teens onwards) | Reward Trait – Gameplay Feat (Low Childhood Confidence) | traits.equip_trait lowselfesteem |
traits.remove_trait lowselfesteem |
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