Zach Bates Shares Daughter Lily, 18 Months, Broke Her Arm After Being a 'Little Too Brave' — and Shows Off Her 'Pitiful' Pink Cast

Mar. 15, 2025

Zach and Whitney Bates.Photo: Whitney Bates/Instagram

Zach and Whitney Bates' youngest may be pushing herself to roll with the big kids too fast.

On Wednesday, March 5, theBringing Up Batesstar, 36, shared a photo ofhis daughter Lily Josporting a pink arm cast to his Instagram Stories. Bates explained how the 18-month-old ended up with the injury with text over the photo.

“So Lily has been getting more brave, trying to be like the big kids, and loves to climb up on a stool to try to get things off the counter,” he wrote over the picture. “She was a little too brave and ended up falling and breaking her arm 🥺 the doctor said it should be healing pretty quickly but I just think her little cast looks so pitiful 😭."'

“Khloe went to the doctor with her and helped pick out her pink cast. It doesn’t seem to be slowing her down at all and she is still living life at 100 miles an hour 🤪,” he continued. “The big kids have pampered her nonstop and these next few weeks will definitely be interesting!”

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Zach Bates.Whitney Bates/Instagram

Whitney Bates/Instagram

The couple — who also share daughtersKhloé Eileen, 5, andKaci Lynn, 8, and sonsJadon Carl, 3, andBradley Gilvin, 10 — welcomed Lily Jo in August 2023. The couple revealed the exciting news with ajoint Instagram poston Instagram.

“Lily Jo Bates 💫 August 15, 2023 6 lb 12 Ounces 19.25 Inches,” the couple shared. “We are so in love 💕”

Zach and Whitney Bates.Whitney Bates/Instagram

“The random food cravings and morning sickness are intense, but I have the best crew taking care of me. This year will definitely be extra special and we all can’t wait to meet our newest addition!! 🎉” she continued. “Thank you all for your love and prayers and for being a part of our journey! 🫶🏻”

source: people.com