Maximum Children in The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff (or Base Game)

No hard coded limit. The Sims 2 (base + Family Fun Stuff) allows unlimited children until technical limits hit.

Practical Limits

• Sim Limit per Lot: 8 Sims max (including pets with Pets EP). You cannot birth/adopt beyond 8 on the active lot.
• Household Management: Move out young adults (University) or teens (ask to move out) to free slots.
• Performance: 8 high-detail Sims + complex lot = lag on 2004 hardware. Modern PCs handle it fine.
• Save File Size: Massive families bloat saves → corruption risk. Clean inventories.

Family Fun Stuff Adds

• Nursery furniture, changing table, toddler toys, stroller (decor), clothing.
• No new pregnancy/birth mechanics. Base game handles that.

Workarounds for "More Than 8"

• Multiple Households: Play rotationally (neighborhood view).
• Mods (PC): "More than 8 Sims" hacks (e.g., NRaas MasterController for TS3; TS2 mods exist but unstable).
• Story Progression: Let neighbors have kids; visit them.

Enjoy the chaos of 8! That's the design limit.