what is the normal blood pressure rate for a child that is almost 2 years old? should i be worried?
Hi Patricia,
A normal blood pressure for a 2 year-old is around 88/42, but varies based on height. Here's a link to a blood pressure chart for children.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/child_tbl.pdf
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight
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