how should i say ?
today i saw a really cute baby. he was six month old.
i wanted to hold him (?) pick him up (?) but i didnt know how to ask...

Question

how should i say ?
today i saw a really cute baby. he was six month old.
i wanted to hold him (?) pick him up (?) but i didnt know how to ask... >

Answer

May I hold your baby? He/she is so adorable!
Can I hold your baby? He/she is so adorable!

Answer

You can look at the mother , smile and say " He is beautiful, would you mind if I held him?"