A baby scale is a specially-designed scale that monitors the progress of your babys physical development. It enables you to track your babys growth by accurately measuring babys weight and length. They are used in all doctor offices and may also be purchased for personal use at home to help monitor the weight gain of your infant. Baby scales naturally differ from a normal weight scale because instead of only being able to weigh by the pound, it weighs also by the exact ounce. Many of the digital scales offer a freeze function because babies are very hard to keep perfectly still long enough for you to get a correct reading. If a baby is born prematurely, it is often important to closely monitor their weight gain with a baby scale, more often than on time babies.

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are concerned about your child's weight, please consult your doctor, for further information!

• • Mahalo's Guide to Bathroom Scales
• Wikipedia: Weighing Scale
• Consumer Reports: 4 ways to keep your child at a healthy weight