Marsden M-400 Portable Baby Scale, Class III and MDD Approved 2-in-1 Scale for Babies and Toddler
- Class III and MDD Approved, 15kg capacity, 2-in-1 baby and toddler scale, meeting NAWI Directive requirements for neonatal and infant clinical monitoring in NHS paediatric departments, neonatal units and health visitor clinics.
- Slide-on/off baby tray converts to a toddler stand-on platform, eliminating the need for separate scales for infants and toddlers in paediatric and GP settings, with the tray removed in seconds to weigh older children who can stand independently.
- Class III and MDD dual approval meets the higher-tier certification required by some NHS trust procurement specifications, with reliable construction for high-frequency hospital use and optional Bluetooth for direct paediatric EPR data transfer.
- Hold and Tare as standard clinical functions, with Tare supporting weighted breastfeeding assessments for community and neonatal use, and optional carry case (CC-400) for health visitor community deployment alongside hospital ward use.
Marsden M-400: Class III and MDD Approved 2-in-1 Baby and Toddler Scale for Hospital and Community Use
The Marsden M-400 is a Class III and MDD Approved portable baby and toddler scale designed for paediatric departments, neonatal units and health visitor clinics that need a single scale covering both infant and toddler weighing without purchasing separate equipment. The sliding baby tray removes in seconds to reveal a flat toddler weighing platform, making the transition from baby to child weighing mode immediate and without any additional assembly, an important operational efficiency in busy paediatric outpatient and GP surgery environments.
MDD dual approval alongside Class III certification makes the M-400 suitable for NHS trust procurement specifications that require Medical Device Directive certification for paediatric clinical scales, in addition to NAWI Directive Class III compliance.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 15kg (baby tray mode) |
| Approval | Class III and MDD Approved (NAWI Directive) |
| Design | 2-in-1: slide-on/off baby tray to reveal toddler platform |
| Key Functions | Hold, Tare (for weighted feeds) |
| Connectivity | Optional Bluetooth for EPR data transfer |
| Transport | Optional CC-400 carry case |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Class III and MDD approval confirm the M-400 meets NAWI Directive precision standards and EU Medical Device Directive requirements for infant and toddler clinical weighing. Paediatric drug dosing is entirely weight-based for most medications including antibiotics, anticonvulsants and analgesics, making accurate weight capture a direct patient safety requirement. The Tare function supports weighted breastfeeding assessments in neonatal and community settings, as recommended in NICE Postnatal Care guideline (NG194). Optional Bluetooth connectivity supports NHS Digital paediatric growth monitoring systems where weight data must transfer directly from the scale to the patient record without manual transcription.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age or weight does a child typically transition from the baby tray to the toddler platform on the M-400?
The transition is typically made when a child can stand independently and cooperate with the weighing process, which is usually between 12 and 24 months depending on developmental stage. The baby tray accommodates the full lying or seated position required for infants who cannot yet stand or sit steadily without support. Once the child can stand briefly with supervision, the tray is removed and the toddler platform used instead. Clinically, the decision is made by the health visitor or clinician based on the individual child's development rather than a fixed age or weight threshold.
What is the difference between the M-400 and M-400-80D, and when should the 80D be specified?
The M-400-80D includes an integrated digital height rod in addition to the standard M-400 weighing functions. The height rod measures infant length at 1mm precision, which is required for WHO growth chart plotting where both weight-for-age and length-for-age centile tracking are recommended for infants under two years. The 80D is the correct specification for health visitor clinics and paediatric assessment units where complete growth monitoring (weight and length) is required from a single piece of equipment, rather than using a separate measuring mat or rod alongside the standard M-400.
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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- Slide-on/off baby tray converts to a toddler stand-on platform, eliminating the need for separate scales for infants and toddlers in paediatric and GP settings, with the tray removed in seconds to weigh older children who can stand independently.
- Class III and MDD dual approval meets the higher-tier certification required by some NHS trust procurement specifications, with reliable construction for high-frequency hospital use and optional Bluetooth for direct paediatric EPR data transfer.
- Hold and Tare as standard clinical functions, with Tare supporting weighted breastfeeding assessments for community and neonatal use, and optional carry case (CC-400) for health visitor community deployment alongside hospital ward use.