Here’s a guide to the right anthropometric measurements you can follow at home. Anthropometry is an instrument measuring the dimensions of the human body including measuring weight, height, and head circumference. Therefore, proper anthropometric measurement guidelines are needed. Here are the details!
Anthropometric Measurement Guide
1. Height Measurement with Stadiometer
The following are the procedures for measuring height in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia as follows:
- First, prepare the assembled stadiometer measuring instrument and place it in a flat place.
- Make sure the end of the stadiometer is attached to a flat wall or board.
- Next, prepare the child who will be measured in height by removing all accessories attached to the child’s body such as shoes, sandals, hats, to watches.
- Step both feet on the foot barrier (base stadiometer) with the heel position pressed together.
- Make sure the child’s body position is facing straight ahead.
- After that, pull the head limiter touching the tip of the child’s head.
- The arrow on the head divider will immediately display the number of measurement results on the left.
- Then record the measurement results.
The following is a recommendation for an accurate height measuring instrument, namely Metrisis Analog Stadiometer 02. Made of quality ABS plastic material that is light in use but strong and sturdy when used. The advantages of this stadiometer measuring instrument are:
- Accurate measurement up to 100 mm – 2030 mm range
- There are TKDN and AKD certificates
- Clear measurement scale
- Equipped with tool installation method
- Measuring pole up to support 5 measurement points
2. Baby Length Measurement (Infantometer Board)
The procedure for measuring the baby’s body length using the Infantometer Board is as follows:
- First, prepare the tools that have been installed and place them in a flat place such as the floor or table.
- After that, prepare the child to be measured and remove all accessories attached to his body such as shoes, sandals, hats, to jackets.
- Place the child on the infantometer board in a supine position.
- Make sure the position of the child’s head touches the head limiter of the infantometer board.
- Next, straighten the child’s legs and then pull the foot divider to adjust the size of the child’s length.
- Then look at the arrow on the foot divider to see the measurement results.
- Record the measurement results.
The recommended baby length measuring instrument that is accurate and right for you to use is the Metrisis Analog Infantometer Board 02. Made of quality ABS plastic material. Comes with a storage bag. Here are the advantages of the Infantometer Board:
- The measurement scale is accurate and visible.
- There is a clearance feature so that the foot limiter does not touch the reading scale when shifted.
- There is a reading scale arrow when shifted.
- Accurate measurement results.
- Equipped with TKDN and AKD certificates.
3. Measurement with Upper Arm and Head Circumference (LILA)
The procedure for measuring the circumference of the upper arm and head (LILA) that you do is as follows:
- First, prepare the LILA measuring instrument and prepare the child’s left arm for measurement.
- Make sure the child’s arm to be measured is not covered by clothes.
- Then determine the midpoint of the upper arm by bending the arm until it forms a 90-degree angle facing up.
- Look for the end of the shoulder and the elbow end of the arm.
- Once you’ve determined the midpoint, mark it by sticking your finger or marking it with a pen.
- Next, straighten the child’s arms in a relaxed position and parallel to the body.
- Then, circle LILA around the marked midpoint.
- Make sure LILA sticks flat around the skin in a position that is not tight or loose.
- Furthermore, the measurement results can be seen on the measurement tape.
- Then, record the measurement results.
The following are recommendations for LILA’s measuring instrument, namely Metrisis Body Measuring Tape (LILA). Made of quality ABS plastic material. The following advantages of the LILA measuring instrument are as follows:
- It has a shell made of hard plastic.
- Can be rolled automatically.
- There is an auto-scrolling button.
- There are instructions for the use of the tool.
- Calibrated measurement scale.
- The shape of the ergonomic tool is to adjust the user’s hand grip.
- Equipped with TKDN and AKD certificates.
4. Measurement with Digital Adult Scales
The procedure for measuring body weight with the right adult scale is as follows:
- First, prepare an adult scale measuring instrument on a flat plane.
- After that, prepare the child to be measured, by removing accessories attached to the body such as shoes, sandals, watches, to hats.
- Turn on the scale by pressing the on button.
- Next, step your feet on the scale board.
- Then, the live measurement number automatically appears on the scale screen.
- Wait a few seconds for the measurement result to lock by pressing the hold button.
- Next, record the measurement results.
The following are recommendations for digital adult scale measuring instruments, namely Metrisis Digital Weight Scale 02 Bluetooth. Made of quality ABS plastic material. Here are the advantages of digital adult scale measuring instruments as follows:
- Measuring capacity up to 150 kg.
- Equipped with TKDN and AKD certificates.
- Equipped with on/off, hold, tare, and calibrate features.
- Comes with the MetrisisApp app.
- Equipped with foot print feature.
- Can be used as a feature of mother and child.
5. Baby Weight Measurement with Digital Baby Scales
Procedures for measuring the right baby weight using digital baby scales are as follows:
- First, prepare a digital baby scale that has been installed and place it on a flat plane.
- Prepare the baby to be weighed.
- Also make sure to remove accessories attached to the child’s body such as jackets, hats, shoes, and sandals.
- Turn on the scale by pressing the on button.
- Place the baby on the scale tray in a supine position.
- Then in seconds, the measurement results will be visible on the scale screen, and then press the hold button to lock the scale results.
- Next, record the measurement results.
The following are recommendations for an accurate digital baby scale measuring instrument, namely Metrisis Digital Baby Weight Scale 02 Bluetooth. Equipped with MetrisisApp application via Bluetooth. Made of ABS plastic material. Here are the advantages of digital baby scale measuring instruments as follows:
- Equipped with on/off, hold, reset, and calibrate button features.
- There is a detachable baby cross-sectional tray.
- Measurement accuracy up to 5 grams.
- Equipped with TKDN and AKD certificates.
- Measuring capacity up to 20 kg.
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