Kim Kardashian shares baby photos of North West on 12th birthday amid Kanye West custody battle

Kim Kardashian marked her daughter North West’s 12th birthday by sharing a series of previously unseen baby photos on Instagram. The post offered a rare glimpse into North’s early childhood, amid ongoing public attention surrounding Kim’s co-parenting relationship with Kanye West.

The photos show North as a toddler sleeping, cuddling with Kim, and playing with a toy microphone—offering a nod to her growing musical interests. In her caption, Kim wrote: “My little baby North turns 12 years old today. We were looking at pics today together and laughing so hard, you were so small. It’s been the most special calling being your mom. I love you forever and got you forever my bubs.”

The emotional post comes during a time of reported custody complications between Kim and Kanye. Though the details remain private, public interest in their co-parenting dynamic continues to grow.

Earlier this year, Kim and North were seen enjoying a day out together in Los Angeles. They visited the Purelux Scalp Spa in matching pink and white pyjamas before heading to a rage room and finishing the day with a seafood dinner at The Boiling Crab. Kim documented the outing on her Instagram story.

North West, following in her father's musical footsteps, recently appeared in FKA Twigs’ music video for "Childlike Things". In the clip, she performed a verse in fluent Japanese while dressed in a white faux fur coat and oversized accessories.

As North enters her teenage years, Kim’s birthday tribute highlights their close bond and offers a personal snapshot of motherhood under the spotlight.