*Data from: Fleming S, Thompson M, Stevens R, et al. Normal ranges of heart rate and respiratory rate in children from birth to 18 years of
age: A systematic review of observational studies. Lancet 2011; 377:1011
While these are typical ranges for awake and relaxed infants, Pulse Rates can vary with activity.
For example:
● It is very common for infants to have Pulse Rates slower than the typical ranges when they are in deep sleep.
● It is very common for infants to have Pulse Rates faster than the typical ranges when they are crying or when they have a
fever.
After you set up Dream Sock and connect the App, it is good to get to know how the baby’s Pulse Rate normally behaves during
routine activities. This will help you recognize anything that is significantly different from the baby’s normal range in the future.
For example, the baby may normally have a Pulse Rate of 120 beats per minute when sleeping. If you see a Pulse Rate of
180 beats per minute, the system will not notify you, but you still may want to check on the baby for any signs of discomfort
or illness.
Things to check for may include:
-Color of the infant’s lips (are they a normal pink, or blue?)
-Breathing (fast or labored?)
-Alertness level (i.e. does the baby respond to your voice or touch?)
-Temperature (i.e., does the baby feel hot or cool to touch?)
You should also check the baby’s sleep position and environment to ensure there are no items which may obstruct the baby’s
breathing.
Even if you have not received a notification, if you have concerns about the child’s health, it is advisable to contact the child’s
healthcare provider.
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