A child's heart is approximately the size of their fist.
The heart, situated almost in the center of the chest, performs the vital function of pumping blood throughout the body. It's important to remember that a child's heart works just as diligently as an adult's heart. In fact, the heart of an infant may beat at a rate of up to 190 beats per minute, while a typical adult heart beats between 60 and 100 times per minute. This higher rate reflects the higher metabolic demands of a growing body.
