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We Know: All About Baby/Infant Scales
About Baby/Infant Scales
A home scale to weigh your baby or infant can be convenient and exciting as you watch your child grow. For those babies
who have health concerns, a home scale can be especially helpful.
Optional Features for Baby/Infant Scales
Depending on your baby's needs and yours, you may wish to have one or more of the following features:
- Weight hold: When your baby moves, the weight reading remains steady and doesn't fluctuate.
- Half-pound or smaller weights: At the lower end of the weight scale, when half a pound or even less makes a
difference, some scales will increment smaller weights up to a certain limit.
- Adjustable for baby's increasing size: Weighing area can be modified so that as your baby grows, the scale
can still be used.
- Zero-out capability: Allows you to subtract the weight of the baby's blanket or clothing.
- Easily visible LCD display.
- Ability to use either batteries or an AC adapter.
- Automatic shut-off.
- Padded carrying case.
- Metric as well as standard weight readings.
Baby/Infant Scale Models
There are a number of models available, including:
- Health-o-Meter "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale (model# HDC100-01): Sells for around $65.
- Soehnle Aimee Baby Scale (model# 64002): Sells for around $75.
- SECA Medical (model# 334): Sells for around $250.
- My-weigh (model# MBS2010): Sells for around $100.
- Tanita (model# 1583): Sells for around $204.
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