The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Baby \Ba"by\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Babied (b[=a]"b[=e]d); p.
   pr. & vb. n. Babying.]
   To treat like a young child; to keep dependent; to humor; to
   fondle. --Young.
   [1913 Webster]