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Length board

A length board is measuring equipment used to determine an infant’s recumbent length accurately while the baby lies flat.

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Baby height chart first year

Baby height chart first year

How a first-year baby height chart works During the first year, a healthcare professional measures an infant’s recumbent length with the baby lying flat on a length board. The head is positioned against the fixed headpiece, while the legs are gently extended and the feet are placed against the movable footpiece. Ideally, two trained people […]