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Brecknell MS-20S Pediatric Scale

The Brecknell MS-20S Pediatric Scale weighs up to 44 lb and reads in 2 oz steps, per Brecknell. Brecknell pediatric scale with a stainless steel tray on the S version and a hold feature that keeps an unstable weight on the display.

  • 44 lb x ½ oz / 20 kg x…Capacity
  • 1/2 oz / 10 gResolution
  • 9V alkaline battery…Power
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How the MS-20S Pediatric Scale stacks up

Against the 13 professional pediatric scales we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Capacity44 lb4th highest capacity of 9

Within the typical range for professional pediatric scales (44 lb to 45 lb).

This one
44 lbmiddle 44 lb50 lb
Smallest increment2 oz9th smallest increment of 9

Above the 0.2 oz most professional pediatric scales list.

This one
0.1 ozmiddle 0.2 oz2 oz

What sets the MS-20S Pediatric Scale apart

Measured against the 13 professional pediatric scales we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Smallest increment: 2 ozabove the middle half of the 9 professional pediatric scales that publish it (0.2 oz to 0.2 oz)

Next to its closest matches

  • seca 334Next to it, the MS-20S Pediatric Scale is 1.5 oz coarser.
  • seca 354Next to it, the MS-20S Pediatric Scale is 1.8 oz coarser.
  • seca 374Next to it, the MS-20S Pediatric Scale is 1.8 oz coarser.

Scale specs, per Brecknell

Capacity44 lb x ½ oz / 20 kg x 10
Increments1/2 oz / 10 g
HoldYes
TrayStainless steel tray (MS-20 has a plastic tray)
Power9V alkaline battery or 9V 100mA AC adapter

Listed features

  • Hold feature listed
  • Stainless tray on MS-20S

Worth checking

  • Tare not mentioned
  • Battery not included
  • Home scales are not precise enough to measure feeds

Where to buy the MS-20S Pediatric Scale

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
  • Fever, medicine and illness: see the AAP's health issues pages. In an emergency, call 911. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Brecknell MS-20S Pediatric Scale
TypeProfessional pediatric scale
Model numberMS-20S
Capacity (label)44 lb x ½ oz / 20 kg x 10
Resolution (label)1/2 oz / 10 g
Hold or averageYes
TrayStainless steel tray (MS-20 has a plastic tray)
Power9V alkaline battery or 9V 100mA AC adapter

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MS-20S Pediatric Scale: questions answered

From Brecknell's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.

Can the Brecknell MS-20S Pediatric Scale weigh a feed?

The maker lists a resolution of 1/2 oz / 10 g. Fever, medicine and illness: see the AAP's health issues pages. In an emergency, call 911. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.