To have kids in Stardew Valley, you will first need to find a spouse. There are 12 eligible bachelors and bachelorettes in the game, each with their own unique personalities and preferences. You can get to know them by talking to them daily, giving them gifts, and participating in festivals and events.
To increase your relationship with a potential spouse, you will need to give them gifts that they like. Each character has specific items they love, like or dislike, so it’s important to pay attention to their preferences. You can find out what they like by talking to them or checking the “Social” tab in your inventory.
Once you have built a strong relationship with someone and have reached 10 hearts with them, you can propose marriage. To do this, you will need to obtain a Mermaid’s Pendant, which can be purchased from the Old Mariner on the beach for 5,000 gold. Present the pendant to your intended spouse and they will accept your proposal.
After getting married, you will need to wait for your spouse to be happy before you can have children. This means you will need to increase their heart level to at least 12 hearts. You can do this by continuing to give them gifts and completing tasks that they request.
Once your spouse is happy, you can visit Robin’s Shop to build the nursery. The nursery is an upgrade to your house and requires the second house upgrade. To unlock the second upgrade, you will need to have 50,000 gold and 150 hardwood. Once you have the necessary resources, talk to Robin and select the option to upgrade your house. The nursery will be added as part of the upgrade.
Once the nursery is built, you and your spouse can have children. The process is automatic and there is no specific action required from the player. After a few in-game days, your spouse will announce that they are pregnant, and after a further period of time, you will have a newborn baby in the nursery.
It’s important to note that having children in Stardew Valley is purely cosmetic and does not have any impact on gameplay. The children will grow up to be toddlers and eventually older children, but they do not require any care or attention from the player. They are simply a visual addition to your in-game family.
The process of having kids in Stardew Valley involves finding a spouse, building a strong relationship, getting married, making your spouse happy, and building the nursery. It’s a rewarding aspect of the game that adds depth to your virtual life on the farm.