Cuxhaven Mother Posts Online Ad Offering Baby for Free, Claims It Was a Joke

A 22-year-old mother listed her 10-month-old baby on an online marketplace, prompting police involvement and ongoing monitoring by child welfare authorities.

The mother from Cuxhaven posted an online ad offering her baby 'for free,' requesting only €6.75 for shipping costs.
The ad included a photo of the 10-month-old child, described as 'unartig' (naughty), along with the family's full address.
Shocked users reported the listing to the police, who visited the family and involved the local child welfare office.
The mother, alongside the 20-year-old father, claimed the ad was a 'macabre joke,' and authorities confirmed the baby was unharmed and the home was in acceptable condition.
While no criminal charges were filed, the family remains under observation by child welfare services, and the ad was promptly removed.