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You will need a stopwatch or a watch with a minute hand. Have your child relax without running, jumping, crying, etc., for at least 5 minutes.
Taking an Infant’s Pulse
The best spot to feel the pulse in an infant is the upper am, called the brachial pulse. Lay your baby down on the back with one arm bent so the hand is up by the ear. Feel for the pulse on the inner arm between the shoulder and the elbow:
Gently press two fingers (don’t use your thumb) on the spot until you feel a beat.
When you feel the pulse, count the beats for 15 seconds.
Multiply the number of beats you counted by 4 to get the beats per minute.
