Children's Health

From newborn to adulthood, your children count on you to keep them healthy, strong and thriving. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital experts help you stay in-the-know while your kids are on-the-grow.

Are smartphones helping or harming kids’ mental health?

More use is linked to attention and behavior problems, but also less anxiety.

Patient Story

A visit so regal

Young patients smile when princesses come to call.

Are you raising an ’emotional eater’?

Calming kids with food can start a vicious, fattening cycle.

Patient Story

More than a birthmark

A red spot on a baby’s cheek turned out to be a hemangioma. Specialized medical care kept her healthy.

Kids and meds: ­­8 tips for safe dosing

What to know about giving over-the-counter medications to children.

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‘We stand together fighting epilepsy’

Skyler Moomey, 15, is battling convulsive seizures. And winning.

U.S. health officials make headway against salmonella

Tougher poultry regulations may explain 18 percent decline in food poisoning from this common bacteria.

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A ‘toytacular’ afternoon

The Bottomless Toy Chest makes a special delivery to children in the hospital.

Time for baby food?

Don't rush to dole out the baby food—your little one will benefit more from breastfeeding.

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You’re one in a billion, baby boy

Little Hayden, born with two rare disorders, might be the first of his kind. His parents treasure his uniqueness.

Epilepsy: Another potential Zika threat

CDC team says up to half of infants exposed to the virus develop seizures.

‘Just keep your feet up’

More than 500 kids twirl and hop through the fifth annual Jump Jam.