# Hunger-Fighting Baby Scales UNICEF's Fabric Baby Scale Prevents Malnutrition Before it Starts By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-scale References: [shop.unicef](https://shop.unicef.ca/baby-scale?gclid=CIem24DwvsUCFQEEaQodCxQAig) [UNICEF's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-1) baby scale is a low-tech product that aims to change the lives of malnourished infants. While many in the western world may only know of digitized baby scales, those in impoverished nations can benefit from this multi-functional and inexpensive product. This fabric-made baby scale works to fight malnutrition before it starts and is a product that has helped countless mothers. Priced at a $38 rate, this mobile scale works as a gift to sponsored families and is designed much like a [classic baby sling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konny-baby-carrier). The carrier is not only convenient for moms on the go but also features a [portable weighing scale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-ultra-bodyscan) that helps them to keep track of their baby's weight levels. Once aware of irregularities, impoverished parents are able to seek aid quicker rather than waiting until conditions are too late for improvement. This simple product changes lives and is an inexpensive way for UNICEF sponsors to aid others who are less fortunate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-tech Baby Scales:** There is a growing demand for low-tech baby scales in developing countries to prevent malnutrition. - **Fabric-made Baby Products:** The use of fabric material in baby products is an innovative solution to address the needs of impoverished families. - **Mobile Weighing Scales:** The development of portable weighing scales increases accessibility for malnourished infants in hard-to-reach areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Maternal and Infant Care:** The maternal and infant care industry has an opportunity to develop low-cost, effective solutions to prevent malnutrition in developing nations. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations like UNICEF can incorporate innovative technologies to address the needs of impoverished families. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The textile manufacturing industry can provide cost-effective solutions for low-tech baby products such as fabric-made baby scales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Use Soothing Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sweat-sheet.md) - [Dedicated Infant Care Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubtale-care-tracker.md) - [Smart Scale Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-scale-meal-kits.md) - [Size-Inclusive Weight Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-wide-base-weight-scale.md) - [Child-Centric Growth Measurement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-measurement-app.md) - [High-Precision Sensor Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/household-smart-scale.md) - [App-Connected Food Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-nutrition-scale-1.md) - [Prenatal Care Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama.md) - [Humanized Baby Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanized-baby-formula.md)