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.

Patient Story

It’s back to school for children’s hospital

Young patients experience that back-to-school feeling with an afternoon of fun activities.

Infant formula: Mixing it right is crucial

Pediatric experts raise the alarm: The wrong powder-to-water ratio can lead to serious deficiencies in babies.

Young breakfast skippers lack vital nutrients

Calcium, iron and folate may be shortchanged when morning meal is missed.

Patient Story

‘God wasn’t finished telling her story’

Two years after a terrible car crash, Kathryn Dotas returns to the pediatric intensive care unit to thank the team that saved her life.

Patient Story

Knocking cancer out of the park

Seventeen children's hospital patients became celebrities for the night with the West Michigan Whitecaps.

Patient Story

The smallest survivor

Born premature, tiny and with a serious heart defect, Elliot Dykstra overcame tough odds.

Patient Story

A smile is contagious

Cleft and craniofacial patients spend a magical afternoon together at the zoo.

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The art of healing

Patients and family enjoy an evening of art at the Children's Healing Center.

How safe and effective is your sunscreen?

One out of three may not offer the right protection.

How to childproof your home

Keep toxics, meds and small objects out of sight and out of reach.

Picky eater? It might just be your child’s personality

Temperament determines which kids will resist new foods.

Patient Story

Breastfeeding woes? Time to chat—by video

A video chat with a lactation counselor helps new moms work through troubles they may be experiencing at home.