Meaning
The father of a woman's child or children, spoken of in relation to her, whether or not they remain together. 'Mi babyfada' names that co-parenting bond rather than a current romance. The counterpart of 'babymadda', it is neutral in itself, though it too features in talk of 'babyfada' obligations and drama.
Examples
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Mi babyfada a come fi di pickney Sunday.
My baby father is coming for the child on Sunday.
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Him is di babyfada, so him haffi help out.
He's the baby father, so he has to help out.
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She nah deal wid har babyfada again.
She's no longer in a relationship with her baby father.
Origin
From 'baby' + [[fada]] (father); the co-parent counterpart to [[babymadda]]. See [[fada]], [[pickney]].
How it’s used
Father of one's child(ren), defined by that tie not romance. See [[babymadda]], [[pickney]].