Mother Posts Online Ad Offering Baby as Giveaway, Calls It a Prank

A 22-year-old mother in Cuxhaven listed her 10-month-old child on a classifieds site, prompting police and child services involvement.

A mother in Cuxhaven, Germany, posted an online ad offering her 10-month-old baby for free, asking only for €6.75 in shipping costs.
The ad included a photo of the child, described as 'very naughty,' along with the family's full address for potential self-pickup.
Police were alerted by concerned users of the classifieds platform, who noticed the unusual and alarming listing.
Upon investigation, the mother claimed the ad was a joke, and authorities found no signs of harm to the child or unsafe living conditions.
While no criminal charges were filed, the case was referred to child services, which will monitor the family moving forward.