Baby Scales

Applications of Baby Scales

Baby scales have a wide range of applications, chiefly focused on monitoring the growth, health, and well-being of infants. They are instrumental in: 

Growth Monitoring: Baby scales are essential tools for paediatricians and healthcare providers to track a child's growth over time. This includes measuring weight gain, assessing nutritional status, and identifying potential health issues such as malnutrition or failure to thrive.   

Dosing Medications: Accurate weight measurements are crucial for determining the correct dosage of medications for infants and young children, as the correct dosage of many infant medications are dependent on the weight of the child.   

Developmental Assessment: Paediatricians use baby scales to assess the development of motor skills, ensuring that a child is reaching appropriate developmental milestones.

 

Introducing AnyScale’s Baby Scales

Our advanced digital baby scales are engineered to provide precise readings, ensuring you maintain an accurate record of your child's weight. Crafted with your baby's comfort and safety as top priorities, these scales are lightweight and thoughtfully designed. The user-friendly controls and anti-slip rubber padding make it a breeze for you to keep a stylish and secure track of your baby's weight. For medical professionals entrusted with the care of infants, the need for high-quality digital baby scales for precise weighing is paramount.

Our baby scales have been meticulously designed to prioritise both the child's comfort and the practitioner's ease of use. Its curved shape provides a secure and comfortable surface for the baby to rest on, while the clear displays offer swift and effortless readings.

EBSL BABY SCALE

The Anyscales EBSL Baby Scale comes with a bright, clear, easy to read display, as well as an auto-off feature to save on power. It can be easily carried, and only requires 4 x AA batteries. 

H650 Neonatal Baby Scale

The newly engineered H650 Neonatal Baby Scale utilises state-of-the-art technology to ensure precise weight measurements for both newborns and growing infants. The precision of Shekel's advanced technology is exemplified by its seamless integration with warmers and incubators, and it even features a unique movement compensation technology that guarantees absolute accuracy even when a baby moves or wiggles on the scale. 

You can check out the Anyscales baby scales here, or you can browse the wide range of other Anyscales weighing products here.

 

How to Choose the Right Baby Scale?

A well-designed baby weighing scale not only ensures the comfort of the child but also boasts a capacity suitable for use from the earliest days through the initial years of a patient's life. The importance of reliable and well-crafted baby scales cannot be overstated, and you should always consider factors such as precision and durability when choosing your baby scale. 

 

Baby Scales FAQ

How do you know if the baby scale is accurate?

To ensure the accuracy of a baby scale, consider the following:

• Calibration: The scale should be properly calibrated regularly. Manufacturers often provide instructions for calibration in the user manual.
• Zero Reset: Ensure that the scale can be zeroed out before weighing to account for the weight of blankets or diapers. It should return to zero when empty.
• Consistency: Repeatedly weigh an object of known weight (such as a bag of flour) to see if the scale provides consistent and accurate measurements.
• Quality: Always choose a reputable brand and model of baby scale, preferably one approved for medical use.

What should I look for in a baby scale?

Before purchasing your baby scales, it’s always wise to consider the following factors:

• Accuracy: Probably one of the more obvious factors to look for, but nonetheless, one of the more important, is continually accurate readings. It’s wise to see if you can find some product reviews of the model you’re considering to ensure that it’s going to provide consistently precise weight measurements. 
• Platform Size & Capacity: Ensure the baby scales accommodate your baby comfortably, but also check how much weight they’re going to be able to handle for ongoing measurements. Kids grow fast and kids grow big, so it’s always smart to check the maximum weight the baby scales can handle, to ensure that you’re not going to have to buy a new set of scales in another nine months. 
• Durability: It’s important to find a set of scales that won’t break the third time you use them. Ideally, you should find a set that won’t break at all, so always look for a model that’s known for having a sturdy construction, while preferably still being easy to clean. 
• Safety: For your child’s safety, you should double check that the model of baby scales you’re considering comes with standard safety features such as a non-slip surface and curved edges for your child’s security. 
• Units: Choose a scale that displays weight in your preferred units e.g., pounds, ounces, kilograms. Many scales, especially more modern digital ones, will come with the option of unit conversion.
• Certifications: For assured accuracy, and peace of mind, you may wish to buy a set of scales that are officially medically approved. 

What’s the difference between a baby scale and a regular scale?

Baby scales are specifically designed for infants and young children and often have a smaller platform and higher precision than regular scales. They may also feature a tare function to account for clothing or diapers. Regular scales are typically designed for adults and may not provide the same level of accuracy needed for monitoring a baby's growth.

What are the advantages of baby scales?

The advantages of baby scales include:

• Precision: Baby scales provide accurate measurements, crucial for tracking an infant's growth and health.
• Consistency: A quality set of baby scales will provide consistent readings, reducing errors in monitoring.
• Tare Function: The tare function allows you to zero out the weight of blankets or clothing, which is particularly important so you can keep your baby comfortable and warm while you’re weighing them. 

How do you calibrate a baby scale? 

Calibrating a baby scale typically involves following the manufacturer's instructions provided in the user manual. The process can vary depending on the specific scale model. It often includes turning on the scale, placing a known weight (usually specified by the manufacturer) on it, and adjusting the scale until it matches the known weight. Calibration should be performed regularly to maintain accuracy, and if you're unsure, consult the manufacturer's customer support or a professional technician.

 

Conclusion

Here at Anyscales, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality equipment that’s optimal for private practices, clinics, and hospitals. With the convenience of battery operation ensuring portability, our exclusive baby scales are a reliable and convenient solution for hospitals, clinics, and of course, private practice. If you need help in finding anything specific, don’t be afraid to get in touch with us directly via our contact email, [email protected].