many people don't realize infants have a faster heart rate than adults. a lot of people think a baby's heart rate should be slower than an adult's because a baby is so much smaller but actually the opposite is true. a normal infant (age 1 to 12 months) heart rate is between 80 and 140 beats per minute. as your baby gets older his or her pulse rate will gradually slow down. a normal adult heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. whenever you have questions about your baby's vital signs you can always check with your pediatrician. these are great questions to ask and can help you better assess physical changes in your baby when he or she is sick. wishing you well!
what is a typical heart rate for the baby when just starting six weeks?