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Professional pediatric scales

Clinic scales, by resolution and model.

  • 13models tracked
  • $319.99price range
  • 44 lb–50 lbcapacity

All 13 professional pediatric scales

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Brecknell MS-20S Pediatric Scale44 lb x ½ oz / 20 kg x 10, 1/2 oz / 10 gNo coin battery –44 lb x ½ oz / 20 –?
Detecto 8440No coin battery –––?
Detecto MB130 Digital Pediatric ScaleNo coin battery –––?
Doran Scales DS410045 lb x 0.2 oz (20 kg x 5 g), 0.2 oz / 5 gNo coin battery –45 lb x 0.2 oz (20–?
Health o meter Professional 522KL0 - 20 lb 0.2 oz / 20 - 50 lb / 0.5 oz; 0 - 9 kg / 5g; 9 - 2No coin batteryTare –50 lb / 23 kg–✓
Health o meter Professional 524KL0 - 20 lb 0.2 oz / 20 - 50 lb / 0.5 oz; 0 - 9 kg / 5g; 9 - 2No coin batteryTare –50 lb / 23 kg–✓
Pedia Pals Exam Table Digital Infant ScaleNo coin batteryTare –––✓
seca 333 i (Wi-Fi)44 lbs, 20 kg, 0.2 oz; 5 gNo coin batteryTare –44 lbs, 20 kg–✓
seca 33444 lbs, 20 kg, 5g < 10 kg > 10g / 0,5 ozNo coin batteryTare –44 lbs, 20 kg–✓
seca 35444 lbs, 20 kg, 0,2 oz < 22 lbs > 0,5 ozNo coin batteryTare –44 lbs, 20 kg–✓
seca 37444 lbs, 20 kg, 5g < 10 kg > 10g / 0,2 oz < 22 lbs > 0,5 ozNo coin batteryTare –44 lbs, 20 kg–✓
seca 72744 lbs, 20 kg, 1 g < 6 kg > 2 g / 0,1 ozNo coin batteryTare –44 lbs, 20 kg–✓
Tanita BD-590 (10 g)10 (g), .5 (oz)No coin battery $319.99–$319.99?

Professional pediatric scales by the numbers

The 13 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Capacity44 lb to 50 lb; the middle half 44 lb to 45 lb (9 of 13 publish it)
  • Smallest increment0.1 oz to 2 oz; the middle half 0.2 oz to 0.2 oz (9 of 13 publish it)

Pediatric scales side by side

Sorted by the smallest increment the maker lists in ounces. Capacity and increments are as published, in the maker's units.

ProductCapacityIncrementsUnitsTareHoldPower
seca 72744 lbs, 20 kg1 g < 6 kg > 2 g / 0,1 ozkg/lbs switch-overYesYesRechargable batteries, Power adapter
seca 35444 lbs, 20 kg0,2 oz < 22 lbs > 0,5 ozlbs, oz, kg, g, inch, mm (kg/lbs switch-over)YesYesBattery
seca 37444 lbs, 20 kg5g < 10 kg > 10g / 0,2 oz < 22 lbs > 0,5 ozkg/lbs switch-overYesYesBattery, Power adapter
seca 333 i (Wi-Fi)44 lbs, 20 kg0.2 oz; 5 glbs/oz and kg/gYesYesPower adapter (optional), Battery
Doran DS410045 lb x 0.2 oz (20 kg x 5 g)0.2 oz / 5 glbs, lb:oz, oz, kg––4 AA Batteries not included; AC adapter not included
Health o meter 522KL50 lb / 23 kg0 - 20 lb 0.2 oz / 20 - 50 lb / 0.5 oz; 0 - 9 kg / 5g; 9 - 2pounds and kilogramsYesYes6 AA batteries included, optional adapter (order# ADPT31)
Health o meter 524KL Pediatric Seat Scale50 lb / 23 kg0 - 20 lb 0.2 oz / 20 - 50 lb / 0.5 oz; 0 - 9 kg / 5g; 9 - 2pounds and kilogramsYesYes6 AA batteries included, optional adapter (order# ADPT31)
seca 33444 lbs, 20 kg5g < 10 kg > 10g / 0,5 ozkg/lbs switch-overYesYesBattery, Power adapter
Brecknell MS-20S Pediatric Scale44 lb x ½ oz / 20 kg x 101/2 oz / 10 g––Yes9V alkaline battery or 9V 100mA AC adapter
Tanita BD-590 (10 g)–10 (g), .5 (oz)g, oz––4 (AA) batteries, DC
Detecto MB130 Digital Pediatric Scale–––––Battery or AC operation
Cardinal/Detecto 8440 Portable Baby Scale–––––Battery or AC operation
Pedia Pals Exam Table Digital Infant Scale––Pounds and KilogramsYes–4 AA batteries (included)

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

What to look for in professional pediatric scales

The range across every tracker, app, or scale here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Capacity

The top weight the maker lists, in pounds as published.

522KL
44 lbmiddle 44 lb50 lb

Typical: 44 lb to 45 lb. 9 of 13 list it. Highest capacity: 522KL.

Smallest increment

The smallest step the display shows, in ounces as published. Some scales use a bigger step above a set weight.

727
0.1 ozmiddle 0.2 oz2 oz

Most list 0.2 oz. 9 of 13 list it. Smallest increment: 727.

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Questions about professional pediatric scales

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Can a home scale measure a feed?

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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