Normal heart rate for 6-year-old children

A person's heart rate should be within the range of 60 to 100 beats per minute. If it is not within this range, it proves that the person has heart problems. However, the heart rate of children is different from that of normal adults. People cannot use the heart rate standards of adults to measure the health of children. Generally, the heart rate of children is faster than that of adults, because children's blood circulation speed is fast and they need to beat quickly to supply blood in time. So what is the normal heart rate of a 6-year-old child?

1. Since children's hearts are more excitable, the younger they are, the faster their heartbeats. Their heartbeats will also increase when they are more active, cry, become nervous, or have a fever. It is normal for children to have a fast heartbeat, and it is common for children to have a heartbeat over 100. Generally speaking, the normal heart rate range for children is: 80-140 beats/minute for children under 1 year old; 80-120 beats/minute for children between 1 and 6 years old; 60-100 beats/minute for children over 6 years old. But the above frequencies should be in a quiet state.

2. If the child is active or participates in physical exercise, the heart rate may increase significantly. Children are in the growth and development period and need a lot of oxygen and nutrients. The more you need, the more waste you excrete. In this case, the heart needs to beat faster so that the blood can flow faster, bringing more oxygen and nutrients into the body and transporting useless waste out of the body faster. A child's heartbeat is faster than an adult's, and children move more frequently than adults. If she is an active child and looks healthy, then there should not be any big problems. You can let her stay stable for a few minutes, such as before going to bed, and measure her heartbeat. If her heart rhythm is unstable when she is stable, then it is recommended that you take her to the hospital. In addition, fever and viral infection can cause a rapid heartbeat, but it is fine as long as you recover quickly.

What causes arrhythmia in children?

Many mothers are concerned about their baby's normal heart rate because they are afraid that their baby may have arrhythmia. In fact, a sudden increase in heart rate does not necessarily mean arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is caused by many reasons. Mothers should not make blind guesses. Let's take a look at the reasons that may cause arrhythmia in children.

1. The weather is getting cooler now, so parents should pay special attention. Sudden cold stimulation to children's nervous system can cause sudden contraction of blood vessels, increase in blood pressure and cause arrhythmia.

2. The baby's emotions will also affect the heart rate. Fear, anger, crying, etc. will cause cardiac nerve dysfunction and imbalance in endocrine hormone release through the nervous system, leading to irregular heartbeat and affecting the normal functioning of the heart.

3. In many cases, the clothes on the baby will also affect the heart rate. Synthetic fiber clothes will cause static electricity interference on the skin, change the potential difference on the body surface, and then cause arrhythmia in the baby. Therefore, baby clothes should be selected with caution. It is best to choose pure cotton, breathable and soft clothes.

4. The baby’s daily diet is also one of the culprits causing arrhythmia. The baby should not be exposed to sugar and coffee, otherwise it will increase the burden on the heart. At the same time, babies should chew their meals slowly. Swallowing food quickly can lead to bradycardia, conduction block, and can also cause arrhythmia.