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Measuring length in infants and young children
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Baby’s back rests on this
Foldable foot plate
Foldable head plate
Central sliding panel attached to the foot plate Tape for measuring baby’s length
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45cm
90cms
Broad central portion covered with thick plastic plate on which baby lies on its back
Sliding panel on which baby’s leg rests
Foldable foot plate on which baby’s foot rests
Foldable head plate on which top of baby’s head rests
Tape for measuring baby’s length
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Baby comfortably lying on the infantometer
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Head positioned correctly against head board
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Feet are positioned vertically against foot board
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Even a single person can correctly position the baby for measurement
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Infant being measured – head vertical against the head plate; back straight on the infantometer; knees straightened and foot positioned vertically against the foot plate
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Baby comfortably relaxed after measurement is completed
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Length of the baby is 63 cms
Length is the reading on the tape on the edge of the central sliding panel
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Baby’s head being positioned
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Head has been positioned and knees are straightened. The baby has slightly bowed legs (indicated by arrows) . This is normal in young babies and cannot be straightened
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Error – foot not resting on the foot plate
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Inspite of baby’s legs being slightly bowed, the foot is correctly resting on the foot plate
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Foot correctly resting on the foot plate
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Baby’s length is 65.8cms
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