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.
Normal breathing rates 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
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 25, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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