Wasatch Pediatrics in Draper

12/22/2025

What do babies & air travel have in common? Both can be unpredictable!

Visit our link in bio for tips about how to keep your baby comfortable on the plane, traveling with formula & pumped milk, carseats, and other parent FAQs.

12/19/2025

Here’s your December dietitian tip! During the holiday season, kids have a lot more access to “special foods” 🍪🍬🥧 than they usually do. Sugar intake can feel a bit out of control. Here are a few tips on how to balance out the sweets during snack time.

Remember, the holidays don’t last forever, and even kids get tired of eating treats all the time. Don’t stress too much and enjoy the holiday season!

12/18/2025

Over 125 cases of measles have been reported in Utah this year - with over 70 occuring in children under the age of 18. This has been Utah’s largest measles outbreak in 50 years, so it’s important to make sure your child is vaccinated and to know the signs.

Measles is highly contagious! It can spread from person to person, through the air with a cough or sneeze (even lingering in a room up to 2 hours) - and a person can spread it before they know they are sick.

Symptoms usually start 7-14 days (up to 3 weeks) after exposure. Kids usually develop cold symptoms that get worse in the first 3 days before developing a rash. Here’s what to watch for:

🤒 High fever, 104+
😴 Fatigue or fussiness
😮‍💨 Cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes
😷 White spots inside the cheeks (Koplik spots)
🔴 A red, blotchy rash that starts 3-5 days later on the face and spreads to the body.

If your child has symptoms or has been exposed, contact your pediatrician right away. The best protection against measles is the MMR vaccine. It is safe and 97% effective in protecting against measles after 2 doses.

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

With recent changes to the hepatitis B vaccine recommendations, we understand many parents have questions. As pediatricians, we believe that good decisions start with reliable information, and we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.

The hepatitis B vaccine is safe, effective, and continues to be recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics starting at birth. We trust and follow the AAP recommendation, and we’re here to help you navigate any questions or concerns.

Tap the link in bio to learn more about why this first vaccine matters & what parents need to know about hepatitis B.

12/15/2025

Croup often shows up at night & that sudden, barking cough can be scary to hear! 😮‍💨 Most of the time, croup is caused by a virus and improves after several days with comfort, cool mist, and fluids.

Sometimes, the virus causes more swelling in the airway, which makes it difficult for your child to breathe, and treatment is needed.

If your child has noisy breathing or trouble catching their breath, call your pediatrician or seek care right away.

12/09/2025

“We’re excited to offer an Anxiety Skills Group for our patients & families at our Southpoint office!

This group is designed for kids ages 11-14 and helps teach coping skills to better manage anxiety symptoms. Parents are welcome to attend but not required.

Cost is $120 per child and sessions are held at Wasatch Pediatrics Southpoint - 9071 S 1300 W Suite 301, West Jordan, Utah 84088.

Sessions are Thursdays - 1/22, 1/29, and 2/5 from 3:00-5:00pm.

To register or for questions, call (801) 565-1162.

We hope to see you there!”

12/09/2025

We’re happy to offer an Emotional Regulation & Social Skills Group for Kids in January at our Draper office! This group is designed to help kids & families dealing with symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, and other neurodiversity. (No diagnosis required to attend).

This group is for children 7-10 years old & their parents. Cost is $80 per child and sessions are held at our Draper office.

Join us Wednesdays - January 14 and 21, from 3:00-4:30pm.
114 E 12450 S Suite 100, Draper, Utah 84020

To register, call (801) 523-3001.

We hope to see you there!”