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

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.

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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 instances are few and far between.