In order to track the weight of the baby in the first months of his life, you will certainly need special scales for newborns. The most reliable way to do this is to use electronic scales. About their benefits and the need for your child we'll talk below.
Do we need a scale for newborns?
First of all, newborn babies need premature babies, children with excess and underweight. If your child's height and weight are within the normal range, you regularly visit the pediatrician and he at the time of reception is happy to weigh your baby on a medical scales for newborns, probably you do not need to buy a home scales. However, if the clinic is far away, children who are sick with viral diseases come to see your pediatrician, and therefore you avoid being often in medical institutions - buying your scales will be justified.
Scales for newborns: how to choose?
What kind of scales for newborns are better for your baby? There are scales, working from batteries and working from the network. The latter are more reliable, since batteries with incomplete charge can give an incorrect value.
It is worthwhile to look also at the weights for newborns with a rostomer, having them, you will not need to additionally look for a tape to measure the growth of the baby.
When choosing a scales, pay attention to the mass they are calculated for. It varies between 15-20 kg. Of course, the higher this indicator, the longer you can use them.
How to weigh the newborn?
Weigh the child on the electronic scales is very simple. Check that the surface on which the scales are installed is level.
What determines the weight of newborns?
If you are worried that the weight of your baby is more or less than the one prescribed in the pediatric textbooks, do not rush to panic. Pay attention to the height and weight of the child's relatives. Perhaps it weighs too little or too much not because it receives the wrong amount of food, but is predisposed to it genetically. However, if the deviation is large enough, you will need to consult a pediatrician.