- Weighs up to 44 pounds (20kg) by .5 ounce increments (10g)
- Hold function to give you accurate reading even if baby is moving about
- Extra large 1.2 LCD readout
- Baby tray removes to turn this into an accurate toddler scale
- 5 year warranty
Product Description
The Salter 940 is both an accurate baby scale and toddler scale. Simply remove the comfortable, securely fitted weighing baby tray to turn this into “bear face” design toddler scale. Weighing is more fun and more accurate for the toddler or the baby. Makes a fantastic shower gift for under $100…. More >>
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#1 by S. Cypers on June 17, 2010 - 8:05 pm
We really wanted a scale for our baby to measure her weight gain. After reading the reviews, we thought we found the best scale at a fair price. But, the scale proved to be very inaccurate. One day, she was gaining and then the next day she lost weight. We were worried about it, so went to the doctor and found out she had indeed gained 3 ounces. This big a discrepency for a newborn is unacceptable. So, be careful when you buy this item.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Chi Ma on June 17, 2010 - 10:41 pm
It should come with a battery but the package does not include it. Contact with Amazon but the issue is still not resolved. Very mad with the order!
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by Havoc on June 18, 2010 - 12:31 am
We are still waiting for the arrival of our babies but have tested out the scale and generally think that it is a very good item. The scales seems easy to read and looks like it will be quite stable for weighing babies.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by Kaushal on June 18, 2010 - 3:18 am
This scale is defective! From day one it has shown us a wrong weight for our 4 month old son. We bought it cause he was not putting on enough weight and we wanted to monitor his weight form home. Everytime we weighted him at home we were so happy to see that he has put on weight, but when we went to his pediatrician we were shocked to see that actually he was more than a pound off. We have always weighed him at home just before going to the pediatrician to compare what the difference may be so we can account for it, but it is never consistent! Sometimes it is more than a pound off sometimes more and sometimes even less. I have not contacted customer service as yet but will do so soon. My advice don’t buy this scale.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by Ivy N. Thomson on June 18, 2010 - 6:00 am
With breastfeeding you never know how much food your baby is getting, and with twins the problem is compounded by needing to schedule feedings, not remembering who pooped when etc.
Seeing them gain every day really helps put my mind at ease. I weigh my boys every couple of days and see their weights go up by the recommended 0.75 ounces per day that infants are supposed to gain.
I know enough not to freak out if they don’t gain in 2 days, but I do like seeing the overall pattern, and being able to plug their weights into an online infant weight calculator and know they are gaining like they should be.
My boys were in the 18th% and 25th% by weight 3 weeks ago, and now at almost 7 weeks they are in the 25th% and 32nd%. So I know they are not only gaining along their curve, they are actually gaining slightly over it.
The scale measures to 0.5 pounds, which is enough to see a daily difference. I try to aim more for using the scale every other day or so to avoid being worried over nothing, but waiting every 3-4 weeks until my next pediatrician visit is just too long. I would hate to go in and find out my guys were significantly underweight.
I think this is almost a requirement for breastfeeding moms, and just as essential as the breastfeeding pillow, dual electric breast pump, or the nursing cloak which I have also bought. In theory you don’t need it, but for optional equipment it is a VERY good one to have. It helps you know what is going on with your little one, and assures you they are gaining well BEFORE it becomes a problem that your doctor has to inform you of.
Rating: 5 / 5