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cry mod v.2

early access till nov. 21, 2025

this mod adds:

  • a “cry” interaction to the sim’s main menu and the shower, with a custom animation.

  • reactions from nearby sims to a crying sim.

  • comfort interactions after crying.

upd. nov. 6, 2025: small fix after t...

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read and snuggle on toddler bed

this mod lets an adult (teen to elder) read to a toddler in a toddler bed.

base game compatible
includes
xml injector

features:

  • the action is added to toddler beds and only works on the left side.

  • you need a toddler book in the sim inventory. if there are several, the game picks one at random ...

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don’t miss the big update for relaxed tv watching override

changelog:

  • added transitions to the interaction! (sometimes the transition may glitch, but very rarely)

  • if your sim doesn’t know they’re pregnant yet, they will use custom animations. only after the game notifies you that the sim is expecting a baby, the animation will switch to the default one.

  • <...

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nap with baby in bed

this mod allows an adult (teen to elder) to take a nap together with an infant or toddler in the bed.

upd, oct. 8, 2025: interaction should now start right away without extra clicks.
upd, sep. 3, 2025: added a second version where adults gain more energy.

base game compatible
includes
xml injector

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(preview) eating at the table animation override

this mod overrides eating animations when sims sit at dining, picnic and desk tables.

download (early access)
public release - aug 24, 2025

upd. aug 7, 2025: i fixed the fork position in the hand 🍴

there are two animation styles based on the sim's gender....

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eating at the table animation override

this mod overrides eating animations when sims sit at dining, picnic and desk tables.

upd. sep.3, 2025: i fixed the sound for hand-held food animations 😋
upd. aug. 7, 2025: i fixed the fork position in the hand 🍴
upd. aug. 3, 2025: added support for booths.

there are two animation styles based on the sim's gender. you can switch bet...

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mod update for the 07/01/2025 patch

with the new patch, i’ve updated the following three mods:

playing with toys on highchairs and cribs

put your infant in a crib or high chair, or your toddler in a high chair, and you’ll see a new interaction: "play with toy". you can pick any toy from their inventory, and your baby will start playing with it.

base game compatible
requires the xml injector

works with toddlers and infants!

infants can play in cribs while sitting or lying on their back...

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dance with baby in arms

this mod adds a new interaction to stereos: "dance with baby in arms".
it works with both infants and toddlers!

base game compatible
requires
the xml injector

available for sims from teen to elder.

outcomes:

  • increases fun and social motives;<...

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painting animation override (+ mini easels, canvas override)

upd. aug 8, 2025: updated painting animation override. if the bar stool in your game looks different from the one in the picture, this update should fix it 🎨

upd. jun 13, 2025: updated the canvas and frame override files! fixed a texture that could sometimes show up on other objects 🫡

1. painting animation override

  • a bar stool appears automatically at the beginning of the painting in...

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add-on: choose animation style in my mods!

now the animations in my mods aren’t strictly tied to gender anymore.
you can set the animation type individually for each sim!

requires the xml injector

you’ll find the option in the debug sim menu.

here’s how to access it:
1. open the cheat console and type "testingcheats true";
2. shift + click on a sim;
3. ...

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read in bed

click on a bed to see the interaction that lets your sim pick a book from their inventory and read it in bed.

base game compatible
requires
the xml injector

upd. oct 8, 2025: fixed the studying buff showing up for non-university books, removed the action from bunk beds, and added the ability to read vampire lore books in bed for skill gain.<...

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computer animation override

upd. 6/25/25: now works with the new add-on that lets you change animation type for each sim individually.

upd. 5/26/25: picnic tables will now use the default sitting animation when using the computer.

upd. 4/29/25: i fixed a bug that could sometimes show up during video gaming.

this mod replaces default computer...

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kids interaction pack + homework override

this mod adds four new interactions between a child and an adult, featuring custom animations blended from various in-game clips.

base game compatible
requires the xml injector

1. go over schoolwork / ask to go over schoolwork

actors: both child and adult
category: friendly interactions
require...

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updates for some of my mods

upd. 2/26/25

with the latest patch, i’ve made some minor updates to a few of my mods.

for convenience, i’m attaching the updated files to this post. they've also been updated on the mod pages.

updated mods:

lap reading for infants & reading while infants nap on laps

upd. 2/26/25: small update for the new patch! please download the latest file and replace the old one.

this mod adds two new interactions with infants:

  • sim reads a book to an infant sitting on their lap;

  • sim reads books and boosts skills while an infant naps on their lap.

requires the xml injector
base game com...

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functional pacifier 2.0

upd. sep. 14, 2025: fixed an issue that could cause UI problems. i had to remove the ability for the pacifier to automatically disappear during meals and baths :( please make sure to download the new file!

here i’m sharing the new features of the mod. for the main information, check out this post: https://www.2025-01-16 14:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post

phone call animations override

upd. 6/04/2025: now works with the new add-on that lets you change animation type for each sim individually.

this mod replaces the animations for phone calls, adding four new poses, with different ones for each gender.

age groups: teenagers to elders.

included poses:

  • sitting on dining or desk chairs<...

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extended phone calls

this mod adds over 500 notifications and 30 buffs to phone calls based on sims' relationships and age.

upd. feb. 26, 2025: small update for the new patch! please download the latest file and replace the old one.
upd. sep. 12, 2024: guys, i fixed the video calls and the flirt interaction! the regular call animation was there by mistake.

you call your friend:

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take a nap with infant

upd. 2/26/25: small update for the new patch! please download the latest file and replace the old one.

this mod allows your sim to take a nap while hugging the infant.

requires the xml injector
base game compatible

a new action, "take a nap with baby," is available in the "baby care" category.

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tiktok dance animation: lazy confessions

i made an animation with a dance from tiktok set to the song "lazy confessions" by the moldy peaches. focused on this video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSjh64XvP/

you will need:

new music listening interactions

upd. 6/25/25: now works with the new add-on that lets you change animation type for each sim individually. also made small code tweaks so the interaction shows up on stereos from recent and future packs.

this mod adds two new interactions for your sims when listening to music: calm listening and melancholic listening. in...

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mod status following game update

hey everyone! ✨

i've checked all my mods with the new update, and everything works great! i'm planning to update my mods soon as i've improved my skills. here’s what’s coming up:

  • i'll make another pacifier for the functional pacifier mod;

  • i'll update the cry mod and add different poses for a man and a woman – something i didn’t know how to do before.

i'm always open to suggestions, but just a heads up that i te...

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game update

10/22/24

hey everyone, please download the new version of the xml injector. most of my mods are based on it.

i've fallen ill during the update period, which has slowed things down. i'll do my best to check my mods as quickly as possible and update you all with the results. in the meantime, if you notice any issues with the mods, please let me know. your feedback is incredibly helpful! 💚

also...

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private journal override

  • parenthood game pack is required

this mod replaces the textures of the private journal, including both the covers and the inner texture of the pages.

all the covers were made based on incredibly beautiful pictures that I found on pinterest. big credits to the amazing artists!! texture size of covers is 256x256.

it's a small addition to my w...

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writing animation override

this mod changes the writing animation used by sims when doing homework or writing in a journal.

these new animations are suitable for the following age groups: children to elders.

It works on desks and dining tables (not on kotatsu or bar tables); other surfaces will have the default animations from the game.

2024-10-16 13:46:23 +0000 UTC View Post

(big update!) relaxed tv watching animations override

this mod replaces the tv watching animations with more relaxed ones.
the animations are different for men and women.

big update aug. 30, 2025: 

  • added transitions to the interaction! (sometimes the transition may glitch, but very rarely)

  • if your sim doesn’t know they’re pregnant yet, they will use custom anima...

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nap on the table

upd. 10/31/2024: I've fixed the issue where sims would replay the waking up animation when adding actions to the queue. I've also created a second version where the "nap" action significantly boosts the energy bar. please either replace the first file or download the new file and delete the old one.

this mod adds the "nap" action to tables.

2024-09-24 15:05:41 +0000 UTC View Post

look how my sim watches tv now!

i’m working on a new override 💛 there’s still a lot to do, but i’m so glad i finally got around to it!

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invisible high chairs or how infants and toddlers can sit anywhere

I made seven invisible high chairs so infants and toddlers can sit on different things around the house.

there are seating areas on:

  • the bed

  • the table

  • a sofa

  • a bedside table

  • a dresser

  • a coffee table

  • a kitchen counter or bar table

(some items, like the dresser and bedside table, have different heights, so the seat does not fit all items. I used the average size...

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