Average Heart Rates for Infants and Children at Rest
| Age | Average Rate |
|---|---|
| Birth | 140 |
| 1st mo | 130 |
| 1—6 mo | 130 |
| 6—12 mo | 115 |
| 1—2 yr | 110 |
| 2—4 yr | 105 |
| 6—10 yr | 95 |
| 10—14 yr | 85 |
| 14—18 yr | 82 |
Source: Adapted from Lowrey, GH: Growth and Development of Children, ed 8. Mosby-Year Book, Chicago, 1986, p 246, with permission.
Variations in Respiration with Age
| Age | Rate per Minute |
|---|---|
| Premature | 40-90 |
| Newborn | 30-80 |
| 1 yr | 20-40 |
| 2 yr | 20-30 |
| 3 yr | 20-30 |
| 5 yr | 20-25 |
| 10 yr | 17-22 |
| 15 yr | 15-20 |
| 20 yr | 15-20 |
Source: Adapted from Lowrey, GH: Growth and Development of Children, ed 8. Mosby-Year Book, Chicago, 1986.
NOTE: A sustained respiratory rate above 60 in the newborn may indicate distress.