Baby Mario

"Not-a-bad, for a baby!"

- Baby Mario

Baby Mario is a major character in the Yoshi series of video games, created to be Mario as a baby. Baby Mario is often rescuing Baby Luigi, who is carried off by Kamek, as seen in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Since then, he has appeared in two other games in the Yoshi series and alongside his older self in several of sports spin-off video games. Despite being a baby, he is capable of playing various sports, driving karts, and even battling enemies (As shown in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time).

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
As mentioned before, Baby Mario's debut was in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Here, the Stork is on his way to deliver Baby Mario and Baby Luigi to the their parents in the Mushroom Kingdom. However, on the way, Kamek, an evil Magikoopa, kidnaps Baby Luigi and the Stork. Baby Mario falls into Yoshi's Island and lands on the back of Yoshi. Kamek has predicted that the Mario brothers will cause problems for the Koopas in the future and, as such, he attempts to kidnap the babies. The Yoshi brings Baby Mario to the other Yoshis, and they decide to help Baby Mario rescue Baby Luigi from Kamek and Baby Bowser. After trekking the six worlds, and defeating the eleven Bosses, they had finally reached Baby Bowser's Castle, where they battle him to a final showdown. But, after defeating him, Kamek used his power to make giant, even bigger than Yoshi's Island itself. After a long and grueling battle, Baby Bowser was defeated, and Baby Luigi was rescued. They were then taken to their parents, Papa and Mama Mario, and all was well.

Yoshi's Island DS
Baby Mario went through the same ordeal in Yoshi's Island DS. Kamek was kidnapping babies from all over the world, and managed to capture Baby Mario, Baby Luigi and Baby Peach. However, the Stork arrived just in time, and managed to rescue Baby Mario and Baby Peach. Baby Mario dropped onto Yoshi's back... again, as Baby Peach dropped safely with her parasol. The Yoshi's then decided to go and rescue Baby Luigi from Kamek, but this time they have the Stork to help them. Each baby had a different power to help Yoshi. Baby Mario's was able to increase Yoshi's speed and break special "M" blocks. Along the way, he ended up joining forces with Baby DK, later Baby Wario and even Baby Bowser in order to rescue Baby Luigi. However, the last two left the group. Before Baby Bowser joined, it was revealed that this Kamek was from the future, and he came back in time with Bowser so that they can find the Star Children. The Star Children are seven babies with extraordinary powers. Yoshi and the babies managed to reach the Castle, where they met up with Baby Wario & Baby Bowser again. The two decide to join forces again, until the end of the level, where Baby Bowser betrays them. After beating him, Bowser appears to battle Yoshi and the babies. However, using Giant Eggs, Bowser was beaten as well. But, Kamek would not take loss as an option, and used his magic to turn Bowser giant. Now all four of the babies and four Yoshi's had to work together to defeat a gigantic Bowser. After a long battle, Bowser was beaten taken back to his own time, and everything went back to normal. Eventually, the seventh star child is also revealed to be Baby Yoshi.

Yoshi: Touch & Go
Baby Mario once again rode Yoshi's back in the spin-off DS game Yoshi Touch & Go. Every mode started of similar to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, with Kamek knocking Baby Mario of the Stork and taking Baby Luigi captive, The player would then have to guide Baby Mario to the ground, using clouds and trapping enemies in bubbles. When Baby Mario reaches the ground, a Yoshi will be waiting for him, it's colour depending on the amount of points recieved during that mode. Baby Mario and Yoshi would then chase after the Toadies, who were carrying Baby Luigi away. He was saved by barraging the Toadies until they eventually dropped Baby Luigi. This game had no direct storyline, so it remains unclear exactly when the events of this game took place.

Mario Golf
Baby Mario made his first spin-off appearance in Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64. Baby Mario was a basic character, was a draw shot, and had a drive of 215 Yards, which made him the strongest of the 4 default characters, and the 4th weakest in the game.

Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)
Baby Mario appears as a playable character in Mario Tennis as a speed character. Baby Mario was also shared a stage with Yoshi, simply titled the Baby Mario and Yoshi Court. This stage was mainly for speed characters, and had the fastest ball speed, but a weak bounce. The stage was unlocked by completing the Mushroom Cup with Yoshi.

Mario Tennis (Game Boy Color)
Baby Mario also played sports once again in the Game Boy Color version of Mario Tennis. In this game, Baby Mario was given his own  Mini-game, titled Baby Mario Target Shot.

Mario Power Tennis
Despite being a default character in the 64 game, Baby Mario was not a playable character in Mario Power Tennis. He did, however make an appearance in the intro with Baby Luigi, watching Mario and Luigi beat Wario and Waluigi.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Baby Mario appeared as a default character in Mario Kart: Double Dash alongside his younger brother Baby Luigi. Both were light characters, and their default car was the Goo-Goo Buggy. The Babies special item was a Chain Chomp, which would lead the Bros. through the course, knocking other pairs out of the way.

Mario Kart Wii
Baby Mario is once again a default driver in Mario Kart Wii, this time driving without his younger brother. Baby Mario is still a small character, having a weight of +3, and a handling of +2.

Mario Superstar Baseball
In Mario Superstar Baseball, Baby Mario was a default character in all modes. He and Baby Luigi were on Yoshi's team along with Birdo and 5 Shy Guys. Baby Mario was normally a left handed batsman unless the player changed the batting sides. Both Baby Mario & Baby Luigi were speed characters, and Baby Mario had 6 missions to complete in order to become a superstar.

Mario Super Sluggers
Baby Mario returned in the sequel, Mario Super Sluggers also as a default playable character in all modes. In Challenge mode, Baby Mario was trapped in Mario's arena by Bowser Jr.. Baby Mario was set free by the player's chosen team captain, who would beat Bowser Jr. Baby Mario would instantly join the players team.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Baby Mario, and his brother Baby Luigi, star alongside Mario and Luigi in "Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time". After Baby Mario protects Baby Peach from Baby Bowser, the Mushroom Kingdom is attacked by an evil alien race, known as the Shroobs. Although Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, Baby Bowser and Young Toadsworth escaped, the entire Mushroom Kingdom was in danger. Meanwhile, in the present day, E. Gadd has finished his latest invention, the Time Machine, which is powered by the Cobalt Star. Princess Peach decides to go back to the Mushroom Kingdom of the past. However, when the Time Machine returns, a monster called the Junior Shrooboid exits it, not Peach. Luckily, Peach is safe in the past. After beating the monstrosity, the group find out that the Time Machine created Time Holes, which lead straight back to the time period Peach is trapped in. Mario & Luigi end up going back in time, along with E. Gadd's talking suitcase, Stuffwell. They reach Hollijolli Village, which has been devastated by the Shroobs. They end up losing a battle to three Shroobs. Luckily, the Koopa Cruiser (which is where the Baby Mario Bros. are) is hovering above Hollijolli Village. Baby Bowser is convinced to rescue the village, due to Baby Peach's crying. Baby Mario and Baby Luigi end up rescuing their older selves, and the group team up at Baby Bowser's Castle. They soon realize that they must find the Cobalt Star Shards in order to rescue Peach, who has been captured by the Shroobs. They must find the Cobalt Star Shards, defeat Princess Shroob, and rescue Princess Peach. The Baby Mario Bros. ride on the adults' shoulders, and a baby takes over when one of the adults run out of HP. Luigi and the two babies often appear in the background doing humorous things (like running away from a Shroob) when Mario is talking to someone.

In the end, Bowser is beaten, the Shroobs are destroyed, and the Baby Mario Bros., Baby Peach, and Young Toadsworth go back to their original time period. Before going back, Baby Mario gives Mario his hammer as a gift.

Personality
Baby Mario has been described as being mostly brave and courageous, such as when he constantly rescues Baby Luigi. However, his Super Smash Bros. Brawl describes him as a crybaby, and this is also true. Unlike his older self, Baby Mario is not a silent protagonist and is actually very talkative. Baby Mario is also very energetic, as seen as when he wins a race in Mario Kart Wii and he jumps up and down and squeals. He also seems to be very playful like when he joins his adult counterparts and his baby friends in kart and bike races, tennis games and baseball games. He is also shown to be very speedy due to the fact that he is a Speed or Lightweight character in every single Mario spin-off to date, and had a very high Speed stat as a playable character during Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

Physical Description
Baby Mario has beady black eyes and his large trademark nose. He has a thin layer of brown hair always covered by his trademark "M" hat.

Like most of the babies, his outfit eventually changed. in earlier appearances, he wears nothing but a white diaper and his trademark hat. He wears a yellow cape whenever he acquires and uses a star. Later on, he was given a new outfit in Mario Golf, which he continues to wear in his spinoff appearances, sometimes with minor adjustments. In this design he wears a red shirt covered by blue overalls. Originally, the shirt was sleeveless, such as in Mario Tennis, but his shirt is currently long sleeved. He also wears a pair of light blue and white sneakers.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Info

 * Partner: Baby Luigi
 * Personal Kart: Goo-Goo Buggy
 * Special Item: Chain Chomp
 * Bio: Baby Mario doesn't drive fast - he flies low. If he gets hold of a Chain Chomp, you'd better get out of his way or you'll quickly become road kill.

Mario Super Sluggers
One of Baby Mario's most recent appearance is in Mario Super Sluggers as a speed character who can be found on Yoshi's team during story mode. He may be only a baby, but he can smack a homerun if the timing is just right. His small size allows him to run fast which makes him an excellent fielder and base stealer.

Buddies

 * Yoshi
 * Baby Luigi
 * Baby Peach
 * Baby Daisy
 * Baby Donkey Kong

Stats

 * Batting: 3
 * Pitching: 5
 * Fielding:3
 * Running:7

Stat missions

 * 1) Smack a hit!
 * 2) Strike 'em out!
 * 3) Beat Bowser Jr.'s team!
 * 4) Cross the plate more than twice in a game!
 * 5) Drive in runs vs. Mario
 * 6) Catch a booted ball!

Talent
Wall Jump

Mario Kart Wii

 * Size: Small
 * Actual Bonuses
 * Weight: +3
 * Handling: +2
 * Guide Bio: " It's-a me! Baby Mario! He's looking for more than a feeding. This time it's all-out victory!"

Bio
"The elder of the baby Mario Brothers. After arriving in a stork-related calamity, he and Yoshi rescued his little bro. Though he's supposed to be Mario in his youth, you can play as both of them at the same time for some reason. He has excellent foot speed but lacks power do to his diminutive size."

Image Gallery
For more images, see the character's Gallery.

Quotes

 * "Baby-- Mario!" – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!/Mario Superstar Baseball
 * "Woo-hoo!" – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
 * "Not-a-bad, for a baby!" – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
 * "No-no-no-no-no-no. Mama-Mia." – Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
 * "Mama-Mia!" – Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
 * "Weegee!" – Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
 * "Peekaboo!" – Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
 * "Goo-Goo!" – Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
 * "Thank you very much!" – Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time/Yoshi Touch & Go
 * "Hello! " – Mario Kart Wii
 * "Waaaaaaaaa!!!" – Mario Golf

Trivia

 * Originally, the "baby" in Baby Mario's name was improper; in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island he was referred to as "baby Mario".
 * Baby Mario's hat is noticeably the same size as Mario's, which may imply that Mario has kept the same hat since birth.
 * Baby Mario and Baby Luigi make cameo appearances in the introduction of Mario Power Tennis. In the audience, they cheer when Mario and Luigi defeat Wario and Waluigi in doubles tennis.
 * In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Baby Mario's trophy states that he does not wear overalls. Baby Mario actually does wear overalls, although Nintendo may have been focusing on the Yoshi series.