Infant weighing machine, London, England, 1890-1930

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Infant weighing machine, London, England, 1890-1930. Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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These cast iron scales weighed infants up to 25lbs. They were made by Salter and supplied by W. H. Bailey & Son. The removable basket is made of cane. Weighing babies at special infant welfare clinics became common in many Western countries after the First World War. Monitoring a child’s growth rate checks their early development. It can also highlight medical conditions or the presence of disease. Clinics monitored babies and advised mothers on childcare. maker: Salter Place made: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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