passport

Yes

Can

Yes. If u can wait till next year, can get the 1st passport for free.

Yup i think u apply next year will be better cause for baby that are applying first time will be free next year and u will not need the actual person to be around when collecting the passport

Yes. You can

Yes can but unless u are bringing baby overseas soon, no point making so early. Waste the passport validity as its only valid for 5 years, have to pay $ again to get a new passport once it expires.

Yes

Yes, can