My child is 2 1/2 years old and the last couple nights I have layed my head on his chest to listen to his heart beat. I am concerned because his heart beats fast for a few seconds the slows down then skips a beat or two. What could this be! Is it dangerous??
Hi I appreciate your efforts and concern regarding the issue. Usually in normal circumstances heart rate varies with breathing. With inspiration heart rate decreases and with expiration it increases. If your baby is otherwise asymptomatic then don't worry. If your baby is gaining weight, no history of repeated infection, and development with age then it is unlikely to be an underlying pathological condition. I will advise you to do ECG of the baby to know about the same. Hope this helps you. Hit thanks if useful.