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9. Instructions for Weighing
Considerations to follow prior to test-weighing
• Diaper should not be changed between the “before” and
“after” weights.
• Baby should wear the same clothing for “before” and
“after” weights.
• Use a bib, but do NOT include it in “before” and
“after” weights.
• To improve accuracy, bundle active infants and verify that all
blankets, clothing, and extremities are inside the basket and
not touching the side of the scale.
• Record weights in grams only.*
* Grams is closely equivalent to milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cc). Meier PP, et al. A New Scale
for in-Home Test-Weighing for Mothers of Preterm and High Risk Infants. Journal of Human Lactation,
1994;10(3); 163-168.
BabyWeigh
™
II Operation Overview
Once you have setup the scale (section 8) operation is easy.
Here is an overview.
1.
Perform before-feed weight (pg. 20).
The store weight in memory press the
1
button
2.
Perform after-feed weight (pg. 20-21).
The store weight in memory press the
2
button
3.
Calculate amount fed (pg 21).
To calculate press
3
button.