Normal healthy resting pulse rates for 1 year olds
Pulse rates between 80 to 130 beats per minute are considered the normal ranges for children 1 to 2 years old. 3 The average resting heart rate (HRrest) for a 1 year old is 118 beats per minute2. 1 year old boys average heart rates of 116 bpm while girls average slightly higher at 119 bpm2. 90% of 1 year olds resting pulses fall within the range of 95 to 138 bpm.
Resting Heart Rate Chart 1 Year Olds
| Percentile | All | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Extremely Low |
83 bpm | 81 bpm | 82 bpm |
| Top 2.5% Very Low |
91 bpm | 91 bpm | 92 bpm |
| Top 5% Very Low |
95 bpm | 95 bpm | 95 bpm |
| Top 10% Low |
100 bpm | 100 bpm | 101 bpm |
| Top 25% Lower Than Average |
108 bpm | 107 bpm | 110 bpm |
| Top 50% Average |
116 bpm | 114 bpm | 117 bpm |
| Top 75% Average |
123 bpm | 122 bpm | 125 bpm |
| Top 90% Higher Than Average |
133 bpm | 131 bpm | 135 bpm |
| Top 95% Very High |
138 bpm | 137 bpm | 139 bpm |
| Top 97% Very High |
145 bpm | 146 bpm | 143 bpm |
| Top 99% Extremely High |
158 bpm | 156 bpm | 158 bpm |
Source Citations
- American Heart Association Target Heart Rates
- Yechiam Ostchega, Ph.D. et al., U.S. Department OF Health and Human Services National Center for Health Statistics Resting Pulse Rate Reference Data for Children, Adolescents, and Adults: United States,1999-2008