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
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 28, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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