Marsden M-400-80D Baby Scale with Height Rod, Class III Approved Baby and Toddler Weighing Scale
- Class III Approved, 20kg capacity, 5g precision below 10kg and 10g above, meeting NAWI Directive requirements for infant and toddler clinical monitoring, with integrated digital height rod providing 1mm-precision length measurement for complete WHO growth chart data capture.
- Digital height rod measures infant length to 1mm, supporting WHO Child Growth Standards centile charting requiring both weight-for-age and length-for-age measurements for infants under two years, in health visitor clinics, paediatric departments and community settings.
- Slide-on/off baby tray converts to toddler stand-on platform, with Hold and Tare functions, 6×AA battery operation and optional Bluetooth for direct electronic growth record data transfer to NHS child health information systems.
- Reinforced aluminium construction for reliable paediatric clinical use, lightweight and portable with optional CC-400 carry case for health visitor community deployment, delivering both weight and height from a single carry-case-portable clinical unit.
Marsden M-400-80D: Class III Approved Baby and Toddler Scale with Integrated Digital Height Rod
The Marsden M-400-80D is the complete growth measurement solution for health visitor clinics, paediatric assessment units and community neonatal services, combining Class III Approved infant weighing with an integrated digital height rod that measures infant length to 1mm precision from a single portable unit. With both weight and length available from one device, the M-400-80D eliminates the need for a separate measuring mat or rod alongside a baby scale, reducing equipment for community practitioners and supporting complete WHO growth chart data capture without multiple pieces of kit.
WHO Child Growth Standards require weight-for-age, length-for-age and weight-for-length centile tracking for children under five, with length measurement by supine ruler for those under two years. The M-400-80D's digital height rod delivers the 1mm precision required for clinically accurate centile plotting in this age group.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 20kg |
| Graduations | 5g below 10kg, 10g above 10kg |
| Approval | Class III Approved (NAWI Directive) |
| Height Rod | Integrated digital, 1mm graduation |
| Construction | Reinforced aluminium |
| Power | 6 x AA batteries |
| Key Functions | Hold, Tare |
| Connectivity | Optional Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Class III approval under the NAWI Directive confirms the M-400-80D is authorised for infant and toddler clinical monitoring and diagnosis in NHS and regulated settings. The 5g graduation below 10kg provides the precision required for NICE Postnatal Care guideline (NG194) weight monitoring in the first weeks of life, where 5-10g daily weight gain targets are standard for term breastfed infants. The 1mm-precision digital height rod supports UK National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) requirements for accurate length recording, and WHO growth chart centile plotting where small errors in measured length produce significant centile misclassification in the 0-2 years age group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 1mm precision important for measuring infant length and how does it affect clinical outcomes?
For infants under two years, length is measured in the supine (lying) position and used to plot weight-for-length and length-for-age centiles on the WHO growth chart. A measurement error of 5mm or more in a 60cm infant shifts the length-for-age centile by approximately one centile band, which is clinically significant when assessing stunting, faltering growth or monitoring response to nutritional intervention. The M-400-80D's 1mm digital graduation minimises this measurement uncertainty and supports the recording precision recommended by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) growth monitoring guidance.
Does the digital height rod display height and weight simultaneously on the M-400-80D?
The indicator on the M-400-80D displays weight and height readings, with the digital height rod connected to the main scale indicator. The two measurements are taken sequentially rather than simultaneously, as length measurement requires the infant to be in a supine position on the scale tray while weight is obtained in the same position. Both readings can then be transferred via optional Bluetooth to NHS child health information systems, removing the need to manually transcribe either measurement into the patient record and eliminating the transcription errors that are a recognised source of inaccuracy in growth chart plotting in community health settings.
Part of our Class III approved Medical Scales and Measuring range. Professional baby and paediatric scales provide precise infant weighing for clinical and home care settings.
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- Digital height rod measures infant length to 1mm, supporting WHO Child Growth Standards centile charting requiring both weight-for-age and length-for-age measurements for infants under two years, in health visitor clinics, paediatric departments and community settings.
- Slide-on/off baby tray converts to toddler stand-on platform, with Hold and Tare functions, 6×AA battery operation and optional Bluetooth for direct electronic growth record data transfer to NHS child health information systems.
- Reinforced aluminium construction for reliable paediatric clinical use, lightweight and portable with optional CC-400 carry case for health visitor community deployment, delivering both weight and height from a single carry-case-portable clinical unit.