Vital signs include heart rate, breathing rate which is respiration , blood pressure and temperature. It is important to know the normal range for vital signs because it helps you notice problems early . It also helps your relieve your concerns you may have about how your child is doing.
Normal rage for vital signs in children
| Vital signs | Infant | Child | Pre-teen / teen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 12 months | 1 to 11 years | 12 years and up | |
| Heart rate | 100 to 160 beats per minute (bpm) | 70 to 120 bpm | 60 to 100 bpm |
| Breathing rate ( respiration) | 0 to 6 months 30 to 60 breaths per minute (bpm) 6 to 12 months 24 to 30 bpm | 1 to 5 years 20 to 30 (bpm) 6 to 11 years 12 to 20 bpm | 12 to 18 bpm |
| Blood pressure systolic/ diastolic | 0 to 6 months 65 to 90/45 to 65 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) 6 to 12 months 80 to 100/55 to 65 mm Hg | 90 to 110/55 to 75 mm Hg | 110 to 135/65 to 85 mm Hg |
| Temperature | All ages 98.6 F (normal range is 97.4 F to 99.6 F) | All ages 98.6 F (normal range is 97.4 F to 99.6 F) | All ages 98.6 F (normal range is 97.4 F to 99.6 F) |
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