A digital baby weighing scale is considered essential in the growth monitoring process of an infant. There is much interest in maintaining an appropriate measure of infants, especially within the period of early childhood. Through good weight measurement, one gets accurate information about the growing expectations regarding the baby’s weight as well as potential health concerns. All these weighing scales ensure users get precise weights along with features designed uniquely to benefit infants.
What Is a Digital Baby Weighing Scale Used For?
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Monitoring Growth and Development
The baby’s weight is one of the crucial parameters to assess the general condition of the baby. Periodical weighing ensures that the child is following his developmental milestones. Doctors and pediatricians use accurate measurements to determine whether the baby is putting on weight at a good rate.
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Proper Nutrition
Accurate weight tracking allows parents and caregivers to assess whether their feeding practices are effective. A sudden drop or lack of weight gain could indicate inadequate nutrition, prompting adjustments in feeding routines or medical evaluations.
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Tracking Health Conditions
Some infants may have health conditions requiring closer weight monitoring. For example, premature babies or those recovering from illness benefit from regular weigh-ins to monitor their recovery progress.
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Usage in Vaccination and Dosage
Many drugs and immunizations depend on correct dosages depending on a baby’s weight. An electronic baby scale ensures accuracy, not to overdose or under dose.
How to Use an Electronic Baby Scale
Using a digital baby weighing scale is not complicated, but care must be taken to ensure the accuracy of results. Here is how to do it properly:
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Positioning
Position the scale on a level, stable surface. Inaccurate readings might be caused by an unstable surface. Turn the scale on and ensure that it is calibrated.
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Preparation
Dress the baby in as little clothing as possible or in a diaper in order to avoid excess weight. Advanced models often come with tare, allowing for the deduction of the weight of a blanket or diaper to weigh the baby precisely.
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Measuring the Baby
Lay the baby gently in the weighing bowl. Ensure they are calm and lying still to avoid fluctuations in the reading. Some scales come with ergonomic designs, like curved bowls, to keep the baby secure and comfortable.
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Reading the Measurement
Digital scales display the weight almost instantly. Note the weight and record it in a baby health journal for future reference. Some scales also store the last weight in the machine’s memory so that it is easy to recall if required.
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Maintenance
Distinguish the scale from all mess using a cover and store it in a safe place for clear reading. Check the level of battery at regulated intervals and charge it toavoid interruption of scale functionalities.
Types of Digital Baby Scales
There are a range of digital baby weighing scales made available by the PHOENIX brand to cater to all requirements. It entails the following:
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NBY Series
This range provides accuracy and robustness for clinic usage. It comes with an LED display and the baby is provided with utmost comfort in an ABS baby bowl. The baby bowl is comfortable, spacious and sturdy, designed as per Weights & Measures norms and IMA guidelines.
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PBY Series
This series is an easy to use baby weighing scale that comes with an LCD display. This scale also comes with the most suitable ABS Bowl.
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CGMS Series
The CGMS Series comes with the latest features, such as a digital display and memory function that allows caregivers to easily trace weight history. CGMS (Child Growth Monitoring System) is used to monitor malnutrition amongst children in aaganwadi, PHCs, NICU and hospitals. This one is a favorite of health professionals.
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EPGM Series
The EPGM Series integrates functionality with modern technology like MAA software, EPGM (Electronic Physio Growth Monitoring System) is used to monitor malnutrition amongst children in aaganwadi, PHCs, NICU and hospitals. One can analyse the various data about growth monitoring in tabular and graphical format. One can view information of an individual child, aanganwadi, place, project, block, district and state, individually or collectively.
Benefits of Using a Digital Baby Weighing Scale
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Accuracy
Unlike the traditional mechanical scales, digital ones measure accurately and help track a baby’s growth properly.
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Ease of Use
The scales are user-friendly and have easy displays with easy functions to suit professional use.
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Advanced Features
Some modern models feature tare function, memory storage, and Hold function make the process of weighing infants extremely accurate, easy and convenient.
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Durability
The high-quality models are built to last long and thus ensure performance in the long run.
Conclusion
A digital baby weighing scale is an asset for the health care providers. The baby will need a good time monitoring for his growth and development through it. Models like the NBY, PBY, CGMS, and EPGM Series offer different features according to the specific requirements that suit different people’s preferences.
For reliable and advanced weighing scales, Nitiraj Engineers Ltd. under its brand PHOENIX, offers a trusted range of products designed to meet the highest standards of accuracy and performance.