Types of Scales
Monthly rentals include doorstep delivery and pickup
Professional Scale
$250/month
A highly sensitive and reliable scale used by IBCLCs worldwide; can tell how much milk baby received while latching.
Best for:
- test weights
- preemies
- triple feeding
- stopping supplements
- assessing milk supply
Details
measures in .1oz increments up to 12 pounds
measures in .2oz increments up to 33 pounds
reading available in pounds and ounces or gm/kg
increments: 2g
scale weight: 10 pounds
power source: A/C adapter
Standard Scale
$50/month
This scale can be helpful between pediatric visits. It is not sensitive enough to show how much milk baby received while latching.
Best for:
- daily weight checks
- weekly weight checks
Details
reading available in pounds and ounces or gm/kg
increments: .1oz or .5kg
scale weight: 8.7 pounds
power source: 9V battery (included)
References:
- American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and the use of human milk. Pediatrics. 2012 Mar;129(3):e827-41. Epub 2012 Feb 27.
- World Health Organization Child Growth Standards, 2006. Available at: https://www.who.int/childgrowth/en/.
- How much weight should I expect my breastfeeding baby to gain?by William Sears, MD
- Breastfeeding your newborn – what to expect in the early weeks by Kelly Bonata, BS, IBCLC