Average Range for Vital Signs According to Age Group

Blood Pressure (mm Hg)

Pulse Respirations
Age Group Temperature (F°) (bpm) (breaths/min) Systolic Diastolic

Newborn 96-99.5 ( 35.56 – 37.5 ) 100-180 30-60 60-90 20-60

Infant 99.4-99.7 ( 37.4 – 37.6 ) 80-160 30-60 75-100 50-70

(1 mo.-1 yr)

Toddler 99.4-99.7( 37.4 – 37.6 ) 80-130 25-40 80-110 55-80

(1-3 yrs)

Preschooler 98.6-99 ( 37.0 – 37.2 ) 80-120 20-35 80-110 50-80

(3-6 yrs)

Child 98.6 ( 37 ) 65-100 20-30 100-110 60-70

(6-12 yrs)

Adolescent 97-99 ( 36.1 – 37.2 ) 60-90 12-20 110-120 60-65

(12-18 yrs)

Adult 97-99( 36.1 – 37.2 ) 60-100 12-20 110-140 60-90

Older adult 95-99 ( 35-37.2 ) 60-100 12-20 120-140 70-90

(>70 yrs)