Think HEART

Remember – Think HEART

H = Heart rate

Is your baby’s heart rate too fast or too slow? It should normally be 100-160 beats per minute.

E = Energy

Is your baby sleepy, quiet or floppy? Are they too tired to feed, or falling asleep during feeds?

A = Appearance

Is your baby a pale, waxy, dusky, blue, purple, mottled or grey colour?

R = Respiration

Is your baby breathing too fast or too slowly? – There should normally be 40-60 breaths per minute.

T = Temperature

Is your baby persistently cold to touch – particularly their hands and feet?

Everyone can help spread the message!

Little ones can do their bit too, by colouring in our special Think HEART template! Once they’ve finished colouring (and why not add some glitter for extra sparkles?!) you can share the finished product on social media. Don’t forget to use #ThinkHEART and tag us @tinytickers. We can’t wait to see their creations!

Information for Families

What to do if you’re worried about your baby

If you have concerns about your baby’s health, please take them to see a healthcare professional to seek advice. Tell your healthcare professional about the symptoms that are worrying you, and ask them to check for signs of a heart problem.

It is especially important to seek advice as soon as possible if you have concerns in the first days and weeks after birth – some undetected heart conditions can cause illness and can even be fatal. However, heart conditions can go undetected for a number of years, so seek professional advice no matter how old your child if you have concerns.