How to Adopt a Kid in the Sims 3

Last Updated: September 1, 2022

On The Sims 3, sometimes it's just easier to adopt a child rather than conceive one yourself as unlike trying for a baby, there's no three-day waiting period. This may be because of commitment issues in your Sims, a lack of relationship, because your Sims are in a same-sex relationship, or just because you're impatient for your Sim to get pregnant and give birth. Adoption is easy and simple, and you'll know how after reading this article!

Steps

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Locate your Sims cell phone. Every Sim you have/create from the age of a child and upwards will have their own cell phone, free-of-charge. This can be located when clicking on your Sims and the Cell Phone button or going to your Sims inventory and clicking on the image of a cell phone.
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Call for services. This is an option which is given to you on your cell phone. When you click on the option, wait until your Sim finishes talking and then a tab should appear. The tab should have various options from ordering a pizza to calling the police. For this article you will want to choose Adopt a Child which is simple and free.

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Fill out the simple form. Here is where you will need to select an age and gender. You can choose from a baby, a toddler and a child. Babies need more care and attention whilst toddlers more independence, but still require feeding and nappy changes like babies do. Children are completely independent.
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Set up a room. You'll need to set up a bedroom for the new baby, toddler or child. The bedroom should be fairly big so that you can fit all the necessary furniture inside. For a baby and toddler you'll need a crib for them to sleep in, some toys for their fun, a high chair to feed them in and possibly a potty chair too. Children only need a bed to sleep in and toys for fun.
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Decide on a name. When the baby arrives a Sim will give it to you in a basket whilst a toddler is held and a child will walk into the house on their own. From there you will need to decide on a name for the new family member. After naming your child you are done. Make sure the new member fits in well!

Community Q&A

Question

Is the adoption process in Sims 3 the same on a tablet and a computer?

Community Answer

It depends on the device. For example, on Android you currently can't have babies at all. If you're on iOS, The Sims 3 Ambitions offers the ability to adopt a baby. On PC, you can have babies and adopt.
Question

How do I adopt a child on Sims Pets 3?

Community Answer

It is same for every expansion pack. Use a phone and choose "call for services" - just like in this tutorial.
Question

Where is the baby after you adopt it from the agency?

Community Answer

It should come in a basket when the social worker/adoption person comes inside.

Warnings

If you do not take care of the baby it will be taken away by social services and you won't be able to adopt for a long time.

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