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Summary

The video demonstrates how Posyandu staff measure a toddler’s growth using weight, length or height, head circumference, and upper-arm circumference. Measurements should be recorded accurately and plotted on the appropriate growth chart by age and sex.

Measurement procedures

• Weight

  • For babies and toddlers who cannot stand, use a baby scale. Keep clothing to a minimum, remove diapers, and ensure the child is not holding anything. Wait for the reading to stabilize.
  • For children who can stand—particularly those aged 24 months or older, or weighing over 20 kg—use a digital standing scale. Have the child stand still in the center of the scale, without shoes or items in hand.
  • Record weight in kilograms to two decimal places, then plot it on the relevant chart.

• Length for children aged 0–23 months

  • Use an infantometer, with the child lying on their back and their head against the fixed headboard.
  • With help from a second measurer, straighten the child’s legs and position the footboard against the soles.
  • Record the measurement in centimeters to one decimal place and plot it on the growth chart.
  • If a child under 2 is measured standing, add 0.7 cm to the measurement.

• Height for children aged 24 months and older

  • Use a stadiometer. Have the child stand upright, barefoot, with their body positioned against the measuring pole.
  • Align the head and bring the headpiece down to the top of the child’s head.
  • Record the measurement in centimeters to one decimal place and plot it on the chart.
  • If a child aged 2 or older is measured lying down, subtract 0.7 cm.

• Head circumference

  • Remove headwear and hair accessories. Wrap the measuring tape around the head, over the forehead, above the ears, and around the most prominent part at the back of the head.
  • Record the measurement in centimeters to one decimal place and plot it on the age- and sex-appropriate chart.

• Upper-arm circumference

  • Used for screening children aged 6–59 months.
  • Measure the left or non-dominant arm, with clothing removed from the area.
  • Bend the arm to locate the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow, then mark it. Measure around that point with the arm relaxed, keeping the tape snug but not too tight.
  • Record the result in centimeters to one decimal place.

Other care discussed

• Parents receive counseling from Posyandu cadres, including guidance on feeding toddlers according to recommendations.
• The video mentions providing toddlers with additional food high in animal protein and vitamin capsules through health services.
• After services are completed, cadres and health workers validate the collected data.

Presenters: None identified in the subtitles. Source: Direktorat Pelayanan Kesehatan Keluarga.