Propagation For Ponytail Palm

Ask the Expert: Babies on my ponytail plant

I inherited a pony tail plant about 20 years ago.  Recently, It had three babies, growing between the middle and top of the plant.  Do they have to be removed?  Will they hurt my plant if I leave them be?  If I did remove them, can I root them?  If yes, how?  Thank you, I really love this plant!