The American Heart Association recommends checking your child’s blood pressure every year starting at age 3. This can happen during their annual physical exam. Some doctors may take your child’s blood pressure reading at each visit.
You may also speak with your pediatrician about checking your child’s blood pressure more frequently if needed. You may want this if your child has an underlying health condition, are on certain medications, or if they have other risk factors.
If taking your child’s blood pressure at home, it’s important to use the correct sized cuff. A poor-fitting cuff may skew the results.