Question
My daughter is 4 years old, and when she sleeps at night, I hear her heartbeat at 88 beats per minute. Is this normal?
Answer
Under normal circumstances, the heart rate of a 4-year-old child is typically between 60 to 100 beats per minute. A child’s heart rate usually does not exceed 100 beats per minute. Athletes may have a lower heart rate due to their stronger hearts. If there are no other symptoms, a heart rate of 88 beats per minute falls within the normal range.