Littmann® Classic II Pediatric & Infant Stethoscopes

Choosing Pediatric and Infant Stethoscopes for Clinical Practice

The Littmann Classic II Pediatric uses a 1.375-inch diaphragm specifically sized for pediatric patients, while the Classic II Infant features a 1-inch diaphragm designed for neonates and small infants. This sizing difference enables clinicians to position the chestpiece accurately on smaller patient anatomy without overlapping organs or missing subtle acoustic findings that larger adult diaphragms might obscure.

Both models deliver identical acoustic sensitivity through their dual-sided chestpieces, capturing high and low-frequency sounds essential for pediatric cardiac and pulmonary assessment. The dual-sided design eliminates the need to carry multiple instruments when examining patients across different pediatric age groups, making these stethoscopes particularly valuable in mixed pediatric units and family practice settings.

For high-volume pediatric clinics and emergency departments, the 28-inch tubing length on both models provides adequate reach while maintaining acoustic integrity during patient positioning and examination. The non-chill ring surrounding each diaphragm reduces patient discomfort during auscultation, which proves especially important when examining anxious or sensitive pediatric patients.

Color options including Caribbean Blue, Raspberry, Black, and Red, along with special Rainbow Edition models, support clinical identification systems and help reduce cross-contamination in shared nursing environments where multiple clinicians use assigned instruments. The angled binaurals and soft-sealing ear tips ensure proper acoustic seal regardless of clinician ear anatomy.

Surgomed serves as an authorized Littmann dealer with customer service available to coordinate technical support and warranty services with 3M.