Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 i find grams to be very helpful. i don't know *that* much about scales, but i use the medela baby weigh, and it can really be helpful to know that a baby transferred 22 grams as opposed to, say, 40. if the scale you are considering weighs in half ounce increments - first: what is the margin of error, and second: i imagine it just rounds up? and if youa re weighing a baby who has been failing to gain weight, or losing weight, where every half ounce counts, it would be at the very least, a shot to the mother's confidence if the scale showed no gain, but the baby actually gained half an ounce. . . the baby weigh is really inexpensive to rent, especially if you are a medela outlet, or if someone you know who is will rent you one without profiting. i paid $28 per month. i know some folks buy their own, but until the profits start streaming in, i can't see that as a good investment. hope this helps and doesn't discourage you too much. Lyla At 02:11 AM 5/4/2003 +0000, you wrote: Hi Everyone, Thought I'd check one last time for your opinions before I order this scale. If you haven't used this particular scale, perhaps you could share your wisdom on the merits vs. pitfalls of a scale that weighs in 1/2oz increments? I plan to order a scale this week, so any input/suggestions you have would be welcomed. Warmly, McCoy, IBCLC Best Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Svcs. Placerville, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 http://www.healthscales.com/ this site has the BLB12 or milky weigh scale (soon to be discontinued I heard?), the same scale as the baby weigh, only a cheaper generic brand. this is the scale I would buy if i was making more $$ with the lactation business...I also rent from a medela rental station and pay $37/month. it s specifics: capacity: 24 lb or 12 kg Graduation 0-12 lb / 0.1 oz12-24 lb / 0.2 oz0-6 kg / 2 g6-12 kg / 5 g Weight 9 lb Power Supply Batteries: A/C UL adapter (included) (Optional power - 6 C Batteries) cost $645 and add $60 for padded carrying case:) a steal vs. $$1800 for the baby weigh from medella... Changing the World one Breastfed baby at a time! Bass, RN, IBCLC, RLC Re: My Weigh Baby Scale i find grams to be very helpful. i don't know *that* much about scales, but i use the medela baby weigh, and it can really be helpful to know that a baby transferred 22 grams as opposed to, say, 40. if the scale you are considering weighs in half ounce increments - first: what is the margin of error, and second: i imagine it just rounds up? and if youa re weighing a baby who has been failing to gain weight, or losing weight, where every half ounce counts, it would be at the very least, a shot to the mother's confidence if the scale showed no gain, but the baby actually gained half an ounce. . .the baby weigh is really inexpensive to rent, especially if you are a medela outlet, or if someone you know who is will rent you one without profiting. i paid $28 per month. i know some folks buy their own, but until the profits start streaming in, i can't see that as a good investment. hope this helps and doesn't discourage you too much. LylaAt 02:11 AM 5/4/2003 +0000, you wrote: Hi Everyone,Thought I'd check one last time for your opinions before I order this scale. If you haven't used this particular scale, perhaps you could share your wisdom on the merits vs. pitfalls of a scale that weighs in 1/2oz increments?I plan to order a scale this week, so any input/suggestions you have would be welcomed. Warmly, McCoy, IBCLCBest Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Svcs.Placerville, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 I ordered my Tanita BLB 12 scale (same as Medela) from Quick Medical (http://tanitascale.com/pro_scales/blb12.html). They are currently listing it for $245! which is less than half what I paid. I don't know if that's a mistake, or if they're unloading what they have left because they are going out of production. I wanted to write to let others know that the scale carrying case was very cheaply made and not at all worth the $60-75 it costs. I returned it and will make my own padded case. Stolow, IBCLC www.frombirth.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 Wow! What to others think of this scale? Sounds like a steal! Sandy Hankin On Sun, 4 May 2003 12:12:25 -0400 Stolow writes: > I ordered my Tanita BLB 12 scale (same as Medela) from Quick Medical > > (http://tanitascale.com/pro_scales/blb12.html). They are currently > > listing it for $245! which is less than half what I paid. I don't > > know if that's a mistake, or if they're unloading what they have > left > because they are going out of production. I wanted to write to let > > others know that the scale carrying case was very cheaply made and > not > at all worth the $60-75 it costs. I returned it and will make my > own > padded case. > > Stolow, IBCLC > www.frombirth.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 I think I will buy one too! I rent mine to $37/month and have been for almost 2 years now! this covers 6 months f rent! Changing the World one Breastfed baby at a time! Bass, RN, IBCLC, RLC Re: My Weigh Baby Scale Wow! What to others think of this scale? Sounds like a steal!Sandy HankinOn Sun, 4 May 2003 12:12:25 -0400 Stolow writes:> I ordered my Tanita BLB 12 scale (same as Medela) from Quick Medical > > (http://tanitascale.com/pro_scales/blb12.html). They are currently > > listing it for $245! which is less than half what I paid. I don't > > know if that's a mistake, or if they're unloading what they have > left > because they are going out of production. I wanted to write to let > > others know that the scale carrying case was very cheaply made and > not > at all worth the $60-75 it costs. I returned it and will make my > own > padded case.> > Stolow, IBCLC> www.frombirth.com> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 I would want grams, not 1/2 oz (= 15 g) increments. With 1/2 oz precision you could be off by that much in estimating how well a feed went. That's a lot when looking at early feeds. Also, the consensus on PPLC was that it's better to rent, not to buy in terms of budgeting for repairs, maintenance, etc. I haven't looked into the economics myself. OTOH, maybe grams is too much precision - at the ILCA conf last summer several of the European LC's were critical of the US emphasis on numbers. H, always willing to see both sides of the issue > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 04 May 2003 02:11:58 -0000 > > Subject: My Weigh Baby Scale > > Hi Everyone, > > Thought I'd check one last time for your opinions before I order this > scale. If you haven't used this particular scale, perhaps you could > share your wisdom on the merits vs. pitfalls of a scale that weighs > in 1/2oz increments? > > I plan to order a scale this week, so any input/suggestions you have > would be welcomed. > > Warmly, > McCoy, IBCLC > Best Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Svcs. > Placerville, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 I thought it would be a good investment...$40 (aprox)/month for a scale rental and your can buy one and have it paid for with 6 months of rent...3 year warranty... Changing the World one Breastfed baby at a time! Bass, RN, IBCLC, RLC My Weigh Baby Scale> > Hi Everyone,> > Thought I'd check one last time for your opinions before I order this> scale. If you haven't used this particular scale, perhaps you could> share your wisdom on the merits vs. pitfalls of a scale that weighs> in 1/2oz increments?> > I plan to order a scale this week, so any input/suggestions you have> would be welcomed.> > Warmly,> McCoy, IBCLC> Best Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Svcs.> Placerville, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 I agree! I went to the website and it appears to be the exact same scale as the Medela Baby Weigh Scale (which my partner and I currently rent). If it's really the same scale, I think it's an amazing deal. Sandy On Sun, 04 May 2003 21:27:24 -0600 writes: I thought it would be a good investment...$40 (aprox)/month for a scale rental and your can buy one and have it paid for with 6 months of rent...3 year warranty... Changing the World one Breastfed baby at a time! Bass, RN, IBCLC, RLC My Weigh Baby Scale> > Hi Everyone,> > Thought I'd check one last time for your opinions before I order this> scale. If you haven't used this particular scale, perhaps you could> share your wisdom on the merits vs. pitfalls of a scale that weighs> in 1/2oz increments?> > I plan to order a scale this week, so any input/suggestions you have> would be welcomed.> > Warmly,> McCoy, IBCLC> Best Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Svcs.> Placerville, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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