Our Measuring Equipment Range
Able Scale stocks practical measuring solutions for paediatric and general healthcare workflows. Each product does a distinct job, helping clinicians collect consistent readings across a wide range of care settings.
Infantometer
An infantometer measures the recumbent length of babies and young children lying flat, making it essential wherever standing measurement isn't possible — paediatric clinics, maternity wards, hospitals and child health services. A quality board pairs a rigid measuring surface with a sliding footpiece that locks against a stable headboard, keeping positioning consistent between readings. Australian paediatric guidelines recommend infantometers for children up to two years old, with length recorded to the nearest 0.1cm for reliable tracking.
Baby Measuring Mats
Baby measuring mats give clinics a portable option for infant length measurement, suited to outreach clinics and mobile care settings where staff move equipment between locations quickly. Lighter and easier to store than a fixed board, mats are simple to clean and reduce handling time for the baby.
View our baby measuring mats if your team needs a flexible, low-fuss option.
Height Measuring Rods / Stadiometers
Stadiometers measure standing height in children and adults and form part of routine assessments in hospitals and GP clinics. Portable models, such as the SE213, suit clinics running multiple consultation rooms or outreach services. Wall-mounted versions, such as the SE206, suit fixed treatment spaces and tend to hold their calibration better since they're never moved.
Head Measuring Tape for Babies
A head measuring tape records infant head circumference, a core part of routine child health checks up to age two. This reading helps clinicians track brain development and flag unusual growth patterns early, usually alongside weight and length. Head measuring tapes are quick to use and easy to clean, making them well suited to regular checks in clinical and outreach settings alike.
Why Accurate Medical Measurements Matter
Doctors use measurement data to make treatment decisions and track a child's progress. Growth charts plot each reading against population percentiles— so even a small shift in length or head circumference can flag something.
Accurate measurements support BMI assessment, nutritional evaluation, patient safety and long-term health tracking. Doing this lets clinicians spot issues before they become bigger problems.
Get in touch if you'd like advice on the right setup for your service.
How to Choose the Right Measuring Equipment
Consider whether the equipment needs to cover babies, children, adults, or a mix of age groups. Also, check available space, cleaning requirements, durability, and how often calibration will need checking.
Portable gear suits outreach services and mobile clinics. Wall-mounted systems suit permanent consulting rooms. Manual devices are simple and have lower upfront cost; digital systems can be used when the workflow needs to be quick or for easier data capture through EMR integration. Medical-grade equipment should be easy to disinfect and built to handle daily use.
Browse the full range or speak with our team before you buy.
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Seca Measuring Rod for Babies (SE207)A measuring rod for weighing babies whilst lying down.
Seca Head Measuring Tape for Babies (SE212)A measuring tape for head circumference of babies and toddlers.
Seca Wall Mount Measuring Rod (SE216)A wall mountable measuring rod for children or adults.
