Although Sandy pediatricians generally recommend starting infants on solid foods when they are around six months of age, there are important developmental milestones that must be reached before your baby can take this step. Even if an infant's digestive system is...

Because of widespread health issues such as childhood obesity in West Jordan, there has been a lot of discussion about BMI or Body Mass Index. However, some parents in the Sandy and Draper area aren't quite sure what this number is, what it represents, and why it is...

Hello Draper! My name is Melanie Green. Welcome to my children's health blog. I am a local support meetings representative and I am also an advocate for Utah children's health. Children are no less prone to headaches than adults. If your Draper child complains of pain...

The local playground is a good place for Sandy, Draper, and West Jordan children to enjoy exercise and social interaction. However, there is potential for injury. Today in the Draper Kid's Health Blog, we want to give you some helpful playground safety advice. First,...