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Always call your pediatrician if your child has severe diarrhea. These children may need to come to the hospital for IV replacement fluids. ...

Summer is prime time for kids to learn about the world of entrepreneurship. Running a car wash, lawn mowing business or lemonade stand are wonderful ways to generate profit and learn about responsible spending practices. These jobs also offer great opportunities for kids to support ...

Pets can be a child’s best friend—and children can be great friends for pets. Here’s how to make sure everyone stays happy and safe. ...

The Neurorehabilitation Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital has achieved excellent outcomes for the children and families we serve. Learn more about our program's outcomes. ...

On August 15, 1994, Ryan Heller was born in Rockford, Illinois. About 12 hours after birth, Ryan was diagnosed with a complex heart condition after doctors noticed that he would sometimes stop breathing and turn blue. Ryan was able to go home, but ended up ...

It’s Saturday afternoon and your son has a fever. His pediatrician’s office isn’t open. What do you do? ...

Medication can help ease a child’s aches and pains, but you should know a few things before you pop open a bottle. Whether your child needs prescription or non-prescription medicine, any medicine can be very dangerous to a child if not taken properly. ...

What is Williams Syndrome? Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder that occurs in about 1 in 8,000 births. It is associated with developmental delays and medical problems affecting multiple parts of the body. Features of Williams syndrome include: Characteristic facial features that have ...

Children’s is committed to providing access to world-renowned care across the bi-state. For more than 20 years, Washington University emergency medicine physicians and pediatricians at St. Louis Children’s Hospital have been staffing the pediatric emergency unit at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and providing neonatology coverage ...

Children with cerebral palsy often have difficulty with mobility. That is why bicycle vendors have created bikes that are adapted for children with cerebral palsy. There are several options to choose from at the children’s hospital for cerebral palsy. For more information, contact St. Louis ...