Many parents know that their pulse or heart rate should be within about 60 to 100 beats per minute

Many parents know that their pulse or heart rate should be within about 60 to 100 beats per minute. You may be surprised that your children will typically have a higher pulse rate. Children can have a pulse between 43 and 180 beats per minute, depending on their age. Babies have the highest pulses, and the rate slows down as a child grows.

Knowing what a normal pulse rate is and how to check your child’s pulse can help you avoid unnecessary worry about your child’s heart rate. It can also help you identify a slow or fast pulse when your child is sick and let you know when to seek medical attention.