Weighing in on Baby Scales: Do you really need one?

June 20,2024

With the advent of the hatch scale, many new parents are using the scale/changing table to get serial weights on their newborns. But how much information is too much information? Keep reading to see my thoughts on baby scales. So, if you can.
With the advent of the hatch scale, many new parents are using the scale/changing table to get serial weights on their newborns. But how much information is too much information? Keep reading to see my thoughts on baby scales. So, if you can't tell from the look on my face, I am not a big fan of baby scales. Now, I am not saying there aren't times in my private practice that even I recommend and, in some cases, prescribe a rental scale to ensure adequate milk intake and growth. But those instanc

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