Ever bred a pair of wolves or cats in Minecraft and wished the adorable baby version could stick around a little longer — or forever? Babies Forever Mod makes that possible with a brilliantly simple mechanic: slap a name tag on any baby mob, and it will never grow up. Downloaded over 14,000 times since its 2022 release, this lightweight Fabric mod gives players full control over mob aging without complex configs or commands. When you finally want that mob to mature, just temporarily rename it "grow up" or "GROW_UP" and nature takes its course again.
Key Features
- Permanent baby status via name tags — Rename any baby mob with a name tag and it will stay in its baby form indefinitely, no matter how much time passes.
- Selective growth control — Unlike mods that freeze all babies globally, this one lets you choose exactly which mobs stay young while others grow normally.
- Easy reversal — Temporarily rename a permanently baby mob to "grow up" or "GROW_UP" to let it resume its natural aging cycle. No need to remove the mod or edit configs.
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How to Install
- Download and install Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version.
- Download the Fabric API and place it in your
.minecraft/modsfolder. - Download Babies Forever Mod for your Minecraft version from the link below.
- Place the downloaded
.jarfile into the.minecraft/modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile and enjoy permanent baby mobs.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | Fabric, Quilt |
| Dependencies | Fabric API, Quilt Loader |
| Minecraft Versions | 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.1, 1.19.4, 1.19.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dead-simple mechanic — just use a name tag, no commands or GUI needed
- Fully reversible with the "grow up" rename trick
- Selective control lets you keep some babies while others grow normally
- Broad version support from 1.19.2 all the way to 26.1
- Open-source under MIT license
Cons
- Fabric and Quilt only — no Forge or NeoForge support
- Requires a name tag for each mob, which costs XP at an anvil in survival
- No config file to set global rules or mob-specific exceptions
Download
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What's New
- Updated to support Minecraft 1.21 and its sub-versions.
- Maintained compatibility with the latest Fabric API changes.
- Continued support for the Quilt mod loader alongside Fabric.
FAQ
Does Babies Forever Mod work with every baby mob in Minecraft?
The mod works by intercepting the growth mechanic when a mob has a name tag applied. Any breedable mob that produces a baby should be compatible, though the mod is designed for standard vanilla baby mobs.
Can I undo the permanent baby status without removing the mod?
Yes. Simply rename the baby mob to "grow up" or "GROW_UP" using a name tag, and it will resume growing into an adult. You can then rename it again to something else afterward.
Is Babies Forever Mod available for Forge?
Currently the mod only supports Fabric and Quilt mod loaders. There is no Forge or NeoForge version available based on the mod's official releases.
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