In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Family Leave in The Sims 4: how it works, how to ask for Family Leave, and more.
How do you take Family Leave in Sims 4?
Once the Family Leave option is available, you will get a pop-up notification. To activate this option, use the Household option of your phone and simply select Family Leave. In this manner, your Sim can take some time off work during and shortly after pregnancy.
For more information, keep on reading this guide.
When can Sims take Family Leave?
During the first two trimesters, your pregnant Sim still needs to go to work. Family leave is not yet available. The option is available starting with the third trimester.
As soon as this option is available, you will see a notification informing you that your pregnant Sim can now take Family Leave.
Sims get paid for all the days spent on Family Leave. The good news is that both the parents can take Family Leave days before and after the baby is born.
However, this is optional, you don’t have to take it immediately. But it’s a good idea to use this option so that your Sim can help their partner take care of their babies.
Speaking of babies, the game will take your baby away if you fail to take care of their needs properly.
How to ask for Family Leave in Sims 4?
The steps to follow to take Family Leave are similar to those you need to follow for vacation days. Take the phone, go to Household and select the option Family Leave.
The catch is you have to call in for Family Leave every day you want to use it, otherwise, your Sim will suddenly leave and go to work the next day.
If this happens, a nanny will show up to take care of the baby if there are no adults around. However, nannies are not always the best solution. Butlers will take better care of kids and make your Sim’s life so much easier.
The most efficient method is for the parents to spend a few days with the baby to build a strong bond. To speed things up, you can always age the baby to toddler.
You’ll be surprised how fast they start picking up new skills.
Happy gaming!