Track the growth and milestones of new babies with our quality baby scales
If you’re a medical professional like a doctor, nurse or visiting midwife, quality baby scales are absolutely essential. Baby scales are specifically designed for little bodies and making sure babies meet their weight goals as they grow. Even one gram can make a difference to their development, so your scales need to be accurate to a tee!
At Active Mobility, we stock a huge range of baby scales to ensure your measurements are both accurate and reliable. We source our baby weighing scales from one of the world’s most trusted suppliers, Marsden, so you can rest assured that your scales will provide accurate measurements from day one.
Browse through our collection of baby scales and check out online for fast, affordable shipping throughout Australia. Alternatively, book a showroom appointment and visit us in-store to discuss baby weighing scales with our knowledgeable and compassionate team.
Why baby scales are so important
More than just keeping the parents up to date and excited about their baby’s development, weighing a newborn baby’s weight is a vital part of the initial observations that are taken by medical professionals at birth. Measuring the baby’s birth weight provides a starting point for the baby’s growth chart and will help monitor the baby’s weight gain and loss.
Ongoing measurements are taken to make sure that weight gain is happening as expected. A simple set of baby scales can highlight the need for additional care and treatment.
What to look for in baby weighing scales
Having accurate baby weighing scales is important for checking in on a baby’s health and development. With this in mind, we’ve put together a few essentials to look out for when shopping for baby scales.
- Class III approved. Baby scales should be class III approved before using them in a professional setting. In order to be class III approved, baby scales need to undergo intense procedures and testing to ensure it is reliable.
- Lightweight and portable. Lightweight baby weighing scales are recommended for visiting midwives and house calls but may not be as important if the scales are permanently left in a delivery room.
- Battery-operated. Battery-operated scales are ideal if the scales are used while out and about on house calls. Check the product description — some battery-operated scales have rechargeable batteries that can be charged with a power adaptor.
- Easy-to-clean surface. Babies can’t tell you when they’re feeling sick or need to toilet, so it’s important to be able to wipe substances off the baby scales to keep them clean and hygienic for the next baby. Infection control is extremely important for babies, especially in hospital wards with vulnerable newborns.
- Tare function. This is a helpful feature that allows the scale to get an accurate weight of the baby. The tare function allows you to weigh babies without items like nappies, blankets and clothing.
- High weight capacity. Quality baby scales should be able to weigh infants up to 20 kilograms and support children up to two years.
- Movement compensation technology. It can be difficult to get a newborn baby to sit still on a scale. Some baby scales come with movement compensation technology to prevent the baby’s movements from interfering with the weighing process.
At Active Mobility, we stock an incredible range of baby scales that meet these requirements, meaning they can easily be used in a professional or personal setting. Browse through our collection and check out online today.
How to accurately weigh infants in a baby scale
Our scales are built for accuracy and sourced from some of the world’s most trusted manufacturers — however, there are a few techniques you will need to use to ensure you measure correctly. Here’s a quick rundown:
- To collect the baby’s bare weight, make sure they are undressed and their nappy has been removed.
- Place a sheet or a paper towel on the weighing scale.
- Turn on the scales and wait until they say zero.
- Place the baby in the centre of the scale and make sure their weight is evenly distributed.
- Wait until the scales settle and record the baby’s weight to the nearest five grams.
- Plot the measurement on the relevant weight-for-age chart and enter it into the baby’s medical record. If you’re able to, measure the baby’s length at the same time and enter it into the baby’s medical record.
Please note that weighing newborn babies should be completed by a medical professional. For the most part, baby scales are used by doctors, nurses and midwives.
Our range of baby scales from Marsden
Here at Active Mobility, we stock a wide range of baby scales from Marsden to ensure you can safely and accurately weigh infants. For example, we stock the Marsden M-310 Handheld Baby Scale that’s extensively used by health visitors and midwives. Ultra-lightweight and portable, this set of baby scales comes with a reusable sling and an optional carry case so you can make house calls with ease.
If you’re looking for an all-in-one solution to weighing babies, we recommend the Marsden M-400-50D Baby Scale. Again, this scale is lightweight and portable but also especially robust, capable of weighing babies and young children alike. The baby tray can be removed, revealing a weighing platform that young children can stand on to be weighed.
Plus, these baby scales come with a digital height rod that allows you to measure the height and length of the baby while you’re weighing them, making the measuring process quick and simple (especially important for babies who tend to wriggle!).
This set of baby scales also has an optional carry case or rucksack for house calls and travelling.
FAQs about our baby scales
Are Marsden baby scales certified?
Yes, Marsden baby scales are Class III Approved and are considered legal scales for medical weighing. They are accurate to 5g.
Can I purchase a carry case for my baby scales?
Absolutely! Simply choose the set of scales you’d like to purchase and before clicking “Add to Cart”, choose the Marsden carry case you’d like to purchase and click “add this”. You will receive your baby scales with a matching carry case.
I need baby scales for an institutional setting. What do you recommend?
If you don’t need an especially portable set of scales, we recommend the Marsden M-410 Baby/Toddler Scale. At 50kg, this set of scales has a larger capacity than the M-400 baby scales and is ideal for GPs, health visitors and school nurses who need to weigh babies, toddlers and school children. While this set of scales is heavier than some of our other models, it is still portable — just add a carry bag to your cart for house calls.
How accurate are Marsden baby scales?
Most Marsden baby scales are accurate to 5g. For more information about Marsden products, select the product you’re interested in and download the Weigh Scale Brochure — this will provide more detailed information about the set of scales you’re interested in purchasing.
Buy quality baby scales online with Active Mobility
Found the ideal set of scales for your practice? Shop online! We offer fast and affordable shipping across Australia as well as flexible payment options like Zippay. It’s never been more affordable to stock up on medical supplies and baby scales.
Alternatively, book a showroom appointment and visit us in-store in Silverwater (Sydney) or Thornton (between Maitland and Newcastle). Our team can give you a tour of our baby scales and ensure you walk away with the best, most accurate scales for your practice. We can even show you how to set them up and how they work!
Track the growth and milestones of new babies with our quality baby scales
If you’re a medical professional like a doctor, nurse or visiting midwife, quality baby scales are absolutely essential. Baby scales
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