The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia categorizes the measurement of Upper Arm and Head Circumference in the assessment of nutritional status which must be carried out regularly. Therefore, in one Anthropometry Kit, it is necessary to have Body Measuring Tape as a support for the nutritional status assessment process at the Health Public Services, as the health service center closest to the community. Why ? Here is the full description!
What is Body Measuring Tape and Its Function ?
Body Measurement is one of the mandatory tools in every public health services. In accordance with its function, the upper arm and head circumference measuring instrument is called the Body Measurement Tape or known as LiLA in Bahasa Indonesia. Body measurement is commonly used as supporting data in determining nutritional status in children to determine stunted children, in addition to reference data from measurements of infant body length and infant weight according to age and sex.
Periodic measurement of the circumference of the upper arm and head is important because it can indicate abnormal development in children. Indications of disease that are often found are lack of nutritional intake, entitled lack of energy and protein (PEM) due to lack of fat supply in the upper arms to brain development disorders such as hydrocephalus (accumulation of fluid in the brain cavity) and microcephaly (small head size due to neurological disorders in the brain). ) which can be easily indicated early in infants.
Normal Mid-Upper Arm and Head Circumference
The World Health Organization has released Mid-Upper Arm and Head Circumference standards based on gender and age as follows:
Normal Baby Boy Mid-Upper Arm Standard:
Normal Baby Girl Mid-Upper Arm Standard:
Girls Head Circumference Standard
The average head circumference of a full-term newborn is about 35 cm. The increase in the size of a normal baby’s head circumference varies, depending on the sex and age of the baby. The following is the size of a normal baby girl’s head circumference:
- Age 0–3 months: 34–39.5 cm. If in the third month the baby’s head circumference is smaller than 38 cm or greater than 41 cm, it could be a sign of a health problem.
- Age 3–6 months: 39.5–42 cm. The head circumference of a 6-month-old baby can be said to be abnormal if it is less than 41 cm or more than 43.5 cm.
- Age 6–12 months: 42–45 cm. A baby’s head circumference is considered abnormal if a 12-month-old baby has a head circumference below 44.5 cm or more than 46 cm.
Boys Head Circumference Standard
- Age 0– 3 months: 34.5–40.5 cm. The baby’s head circumference is considered abnormal if the baby is 3 months old, the size of the head circumference is less than 39.5 cm or more than 42 cm.
- Age 3– 6 months: 40.5–43 cm. If at the 6th month the head circumference is still less than 42 cm or more than 45 cm, then the baby may be suffering from health problems.
- Age 6–12 years: 43–46 cm. Abnormal head circumference at 12 months of age is less than 45 cm or more than 49.5 cm.
The Best Mid-Upper Arm Circumference and Head Circumference Measurement Tool
Body Measurement Tape is also an essential instrument in the Anthropometry Kit package. Anthropometry is the collection of human body data to determine a health condition, including stunting. In an effort to reduce stunting, the government through the Physical Allocation Fund (DAK) seeks to distribute Anthropometry Kits to all regions in Indonesia through the autonomy of each region. The other tools that must be in the Posyandu are the Infantometer Board, Portable Stadiometer, Digital Baby Scales and Digital Stepping Scales.
Ergonomic Hand Grip 
Otomatic Push Button
Before measuring Head and Mid-Upper Arm Circumference it is necessary to make sure to choose a measuring tape that is really intended for measuring nutritional status and has been calibrated and has a certificate of distribution of Domestic Medical Devices. Choose Body Measurement Tape with a comfortable Hand Grip design so that it can make measurements easier and increase the level of data validity. In addition, make sure there is a Push Button to automatically adjust the length of the Body Measurement Tape to the measurement object.
Get The Best Body Measurement Tape to Prevent Stunting
PT Solo Abadi Indonesia is the only domestic manufacturer of Anthropometry Kit based in Surakarta City. With its status as a manufacturer, Solo Abadi designs all Anthropometry Kit instruments by prioritizing the principles of comfort or ergonomics in order to increase the validity of the data, including the design of the Body Measuring Tape. In addition, Solo Abadi also selects high quality raw materials and performs calibration tests on each Anthropometry Kit instrument.
Anthropometry Kit with TKDN is Available in E-Catalog!
METRISIS Anthropometry Kit is eligible to be published in the Government E-Catalog. Make it easy to procure the Special Allocation Fund (DAK) for Stunting by accessing this link or consulting with us via our WhatsApp.
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