If you’re aiming for a baby boy in The Sims 3, there are specific in-game actions you can take to influence the baby’s gender. Here’s how to increase the chances of having a boy.
1. Eat Apples During Pregnancy
Once your Sim is pregnant, have her consume apples. Eating apples during pregnancy increases the likelihood of having a boy. It’s recommended to have your Sim eat multiple servings of apples throughout the pregnancy to maximize the effect. You can purchase apples from the grocery store or harvest them if you have them growing on your lot.
2. Avoid Eating Watermelon
Consuming watermelon during pregnancy increases the chances of having a girl. To ensure the best chance of having a boy, avoid having your pregnant Sim eat watermelon or any dishes containing watermelon.
3. Timing Matters
The gender of the baby is influenced during the early stages of pregnancy. Ensure your Sim starts eating apples soon after becoming pregnant and continues to do so regularly until the baby is born.
4. Optional: Use Medical Career Interaction
If you have another Sim in the household with a level 5 or higher in the Medical career, they can use the “Determine Gender of Baby” interaction on the pregnant Sim. This will reveal the baby’s gender. However, once the gender is determined using this method, it becomes fixed and cannot be changed by eating specific fruits.
By following these steps, you can increase the chances of your Sim giving birth to a baby boy in The Sims 3.