Soehnle Professional Foldable Height Rod

The Soehnle foldable height rod uses ultrasound technology to electronically give you accurate, stand-free measurements anywhere

If you are a health or child care professional who regularly has to make height measurements, then you need a good quality stadiometer. It can be difficult to find the space for one as most models come in old fashioned and clunky designs that take up a lot of room. If you make a lot of home visits then you may find yourself having to use a tape measure, which is much less accurate. The ingenious design of this digital stadiometer means that it doesn’t require a stand and can be used absolutely anywhere. Just hold it between 50 – 240 cm above the ground and it will use ultrasound to detect how high up it is. The hinged arm rests on top of the head of the person being measured; it will automatically detect whether you are holding it fully horizontally for fantastically accurate results. The rod will then make a beeping sound and display the correct height on its clear LCD display in either centimetres or inches.

The foldable design of the height measuring rod makes it a great way to save space in your clinic or office. When folded up it measures a compact 35 x 9 cm (14 x 3.5 inches) so it is easy to stow away in a drawer or cupboard when not in use. Powered by just two AA batteries, the height rod is ultra-portable and has an auto-off function that will conserve power by switching off after 30 seconds without use. The height range of 50 – 240 cm (19.5 inches – 7 feet 10 inches) means it can be used for measuring the heights of everyone from infants to fully grown adults. This makes the rod really useful for any professional setting, from doctor’s surgeries to nurseries. It has a modern and simple design that is easy to keep clean by wiping with a damp cloth.