When did Josie Bates welcome her fourth baby?

Josie Bates welcomed her fourth baby recently, expanding her family to six.

How many children do Josie and Kelton Balka have now?

Josie and Kelton Balka now have four children: Willow, Hazel, Miles, and their new baby boy.

What was the surprise during Josie Bates' delivery?

Josie Bates revealed that the surprise of her baby's gender was discovered during the delivery itself, learning it was a boy.

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Josie Bates Welcomes Baby Boy, Expands Family to Six

9 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Josie and Kelton Balka welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy.
The couple's new son joins siblings Willow, Hazel, and Miles.
Josie revealed the surprise of having a boy during birth.

Josie Bates Welcomes Baby Boy, Expands Family to Six

Bringing Up Bates star Josie Balka, 26, has joyfully welcomed her fourth child with husband Kelton Balka. The reality television personality announced the arrival of their baby boy on Instagram, sharing intimate glimpses of the newborn's first moments. This exciting addition makes the Balka family a family of six.

Fans and family flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages. Josie had previously shared her anticipation for the new arrival, even posting a humorous video with Kelton ahead of the birth. The couple, who tied the knot in October 2018, are already parents to daughter Willow, born in July 2019, and daughter Hazel, born two years later. Their son Miles joined the family in February 2024.

The birth itself held a special surprise for Josie, who learned the baby's gender only as she gave birth. Sharing photos from the hospital bed, she captioned the post, "Meet the newest love of our lives." The couple's journey into parenthood has been a public one, documented through their appearances on Bringing Up Bates and social media updates.