Who Uses a Seca 417 Infantometer? Pediatricians and medical professionals who perform wellness checks on babies.
Why They Love It: The measuring board is an easy way to measure a fidgety baby. Its also lightweight and collapsible for mobile visits or to store in an office drawer until its needed. Its smooth surface simplifies disinfecting after each use.
Seca 417 Infant Measuring Board Overview
Routine wellness checkup exams are standard care, requiring physicians to monitor an infants growth. The Seca measuring board makes this process simple for babies up to two years old. In a few steps, the baby lies down against the headpiece positioner while the clinician guides the sliding foot positioner to the babys feet to quickly measure their height.
The board's lightweight construction and two-piece hinge mechanism allow this infant measuring board to fold with ease of travel for mobile clinics or traveling physicians.
Features and Benefits
Space-Saving, Lightweight, and Foldable for Mobile Use
Headboard and Footboard for Accurate Measuring
Easy-To-Read Numbers in Centimeters and Inches
Made With Long-Lasting, Durable Materials
Foot Positioner Glides Smoothly Along Guide Rails
Red Marks Highlight Babys Height Until It Is Recorded
Durable and Foldable for Mobile Use
The compact, folding design with a hinge makes the Seca 417 easy to store to save on counter space or place inside a Seca 412 carrying case for ease of transport when taking it along for a mobile visit. The Seca 417 Measuring Board has a smooth surface, making it comfortable for the baby and allowing for easy wipe-down and disinfection after each use. The boards durable construction and folding hinge mechanism hold up well to regular use and has a long-lasting service life.
Easy, Safe, and Accurate Measurements
With a press of the button, the foot positioner glides easily, allowing one hand to secure the baby while the other slides the positioner in place. The button is released to lock the grid in place and hold the measurement for later recording after the baby is removed. The measurement is easy to read and is listed in inches and centimeters. The setup makes the measurement process fast and easy, especially when the baby is fussy.
Compatible Products
- Seca Growth Charts are printable graphs with the patient's growth statistics.
- Seca 412 Carrying Case makes transporting the measuring board convenient for mobile visits or protecting the board when it's not being used.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this plastic measuring board safe for a baby's skin?
Yes, ABS plastic is BPA-free and nontoxic. Its smooth finish also makes it non-irritating to the babys skin.
Why is obtaining a babys length important?
The length is an important statistic for early diagnosis of growth disorders and nutritional needs.
How should the measuring board be cleaned?
Wash the board with a normal hospital-grade cleaning solution.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Seca
- Model Number: 417
- Measuring Range: 4 39 Inches, 10 100 Centimeters
- Graduation: 1/16 Inches, 0.2 Centimeters
- Dimensions:
- Width: 43.7
- Height: 4.5 Inches
- Depth 13.1 Inches
- Folded Dimensions
- Width 22.7 Inches
- Height: 4.5 Inches
- Depth: 13.1 Inches
- Device Weight: 3.5 Pounds
- User: Children Up to 2 Years of Age
- Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic
Manuals and Documents
Product Sheet highlights the products features with technical data.
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