Birth Certificate - Original, in English, is acceptable at the embassy. I have the direct experience of using it in the French Embassy and know the same from my friends who applied at the VFS Belgium.

Also, does your child's passport mention your name. If yes, it makes it even more easier.

Applied for ILR at PEO Croydon for self, wife and 6 month old son. Following documents were asked for: a) Passport with all stamps clearly marked (I had spent more then 180 days outside UK but mostly on business trip. A letter from employer confirming the same helped) b) 3 month Salary Slips & Bank ...

Category applying under (General / ICT / other) : Tier 2 Dependent 2. Country of application : India 3. City of Visa Application Centre : Mumbai North 4. Date of application : 6th January 2010 5. Date of submission of documents (if different from 3 above). 6. Date Entry Clearance valid from : 28th J...