What is the normal systolic blood pressure range for preschoolers?

• A. 90 to 110
• B. 80 to 90
• C. 100 to 120
• D. 110 to 130

Answer: (A)

Preschoolers have lower systolic pressures than adults, so a normal range for this age is about 90 to 110 mmHg. This reflects younger children’s smaller arterial system and returning-to-normal variation with activity and stress. Reading within roughly 90–110 is typical for healthy 3–5-year-olds, while readings consistently above that may raise concern for elevated BP and prompt repeat measurements and percentile-based assessment. Values near or below 90 can indicate hypotension, though true low BP is less common in well children and usually points to dehydration, shock, or another issue. The other ranges push outside what’s commonly seen as normal for this age group, which is why 90–110 is the best fit.