Paxton Janzen was born April 23, 2018, at Bonner General Health in Sandpoint, Idaho. The son of Christian Janzen and Ariel Smith of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20.5 inches long at birth.

He is welcomed by big brother Parker. Maternal grandparents are Jason and Smith, and Amber Green. Paternal grandparents are Tracy and Christiauna Collier.