Minecraft Introduces Redesigned Baby Mobs with Craftable Name Tags

Mojang updates Minecraft with new baby mob models, textures, and audio, adding craftable name tags for better player interaction.

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minecraftnew.com
10 Jan 2026

Mojang has released redesigned baby mobs for Minecraft, featuring new models, textures, and audio improvements. This update is available for players using snapshots or beta previews.

Versions & loaders

Players with snapshots or beta previews can explore eight new baby mob variants: wolves, kittens, piglets, calves, chicks, ocelots, lambs, and rabbits. The update adds a unique tribute with the 'toast' baby rabbit, honoring a player's missing pet.

Performance & fixes

Beyond visual updates, baby chickens are highlighted as notably smaller and more transformed. Mojang describes them as tiny flaxen cubes, which have inspired memes and fan art.

Key facts

  • Mojang updated baby mob models and textures for Minecraft on 2023-10-04.
  • Players with the snapshot or beta preview can access the new baby mobs.
  • Eight infant animal variants, including chickens and the 'toast' rabbit, were added.
  • Mojang introduced a craftable name tag recipe using paper and metal nuggets.
  • Baby animals can appear in varying biomes like chilly, tempered, and warm areas.

Impact / What’s next

The introduction of these redesigned mobs aims to increase player engagement through visual appeal and interaction possibilities. By crafting name tags, players may better manage their collections of baby animals. Exploring diverse biomes will enhance the chance to find these charming creatures.

Explore the Redesigned Baby Mobs Update