Children's Health
Normal breathing rates for children
Babies and children normally breathe faster than older children and adults. A child who has a fever or who feels anxious breathes faster than normal. The table below shows the normal rate of breathing for children.
| Age | Breaths per minute |
|---|---|
|
Newborn to 6 months |
30-60 |
|
6 to 12 months |
24-30 |
|
1 to 5 years |
20-30 |
|
6 to 12 years |
12-20 |
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February 25, 2010
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