There are few things more satisfying to a new mum than knowing her tiny bundle is growing well and gaining enough weight. But, it’s not always easy to tell bub’s gains are on track, especially if breastfeeding difficulties arise, and this is where is baby scale is a godsend.

A baby scale is invaluable to new parents who are tracking weight gains closely and perhaps concerned about how much milk is actually being consumed. With simple operation and a clear display, it’s possible to gauge exactly where baby is at in mere seconds. Best of all, some scales grow with your bub, converting from a baby scale to a toddler and child scale for years of use. So handy.

To help you keep up to date with every extra bit of goodness bubba gains, we’ve scouted out the infant scales other Australian parents know and love.

10 Best Baby Scales For Weighing Newborns

A reliable set of scales takes the guesswork out of how much sustenance you’re wee one is getting and helps you keep track of their weight gain goals. Take a peek at our shortlist of favourites.

Oricom DS1100 Baby Scale, $129

Cleverly designed to grow with your baby, the Oricom DS1100 comes with an adaptable base that caters to newborns, toddlers, fast-growing kids and even adults up to 100kg. It has a simple touch-button operation, a large screen and even stores the previous weight for fast comparisons.

 SECA 354 Digital Baby Scale, $217.80

With a simple touch of a button, the SECA 354 converts from a newborn tray scale to tough flat scales for weighing toddlers right up to 20kg. The genius breastmilk function tells you exactly how much your baby has consumed during a feed!

Salter Electronic Infant and Toddler Scale, $204.25

With a maximum weight capacity of 20kg, the Salter Digital Scale accurately measures your newborn’s weight gains with the simple touch of a button. And when bub outgrows the comfy tray base, simply remove it and use the super-cute flat bear scales to weigh your toddler.

Kmart Digital Infant Scale, $42

Ergonomically designed in a cradle shape to comfort tiny bodies, this battery-operated favourite reads baby’s weight up to 25kg. It comes with a large LCD display for easy reading, simple button controls as well as overload and battery indicators. A true budget winner.

Beurer BY 80 Digital Scale For Babies, 116.64

Equipped with a tare function for accurately weighing baby on top of a towel or blanket, the Beurer BY 80 makes tracking gains an absolute cinch. It has an automatic and manual hold function that helps with wriggly bubs and it measures up to a maximum of 25kg, in 5g increments.

SOGA Electronic Infant Weight Monitor, $92

With high-precision sensors measuring up to 100kg, the SOGA scale is comfortable for babies and convenient for mums. The anti-skid support keeps it firmly in place and the energy-efficient system switches off after 10 seconds.

MyWeigh MBSC-55 Ultrababy Scale, $120.64

Created for years of use, the MyWeigh MBSC Ultrababy Scale measures babies, pets, parcels and even boxes up to 25kg.  The low-profile design keeps bub safe, while the clever hold function stores readings.

AquaScale, $129.95

It’s a bath AND a scale! The AquaScale accurately measures the weight of little bodies down to the last gram, adjusting for water and movement. It has a memory function, an anti-slip pad and it’s suitable from birth up to 24 months.

ADE Baby and Toddler Analogue Scale, $119.90

Rather go analogue? This one’s for you. The fuss-free ADE mechanical scale has a capacity of 20kg and a clear display with red revolving needles. Built tough, it has full metal housing and comes equipped with a cradle-shaped baby tray for comfortable weigh-ins.

iPouch Digital Baby Scale, $59.95

With a heavy-duty ABS plastic base, tare button, hold control and 20kg capacity, the iPouch ticks all the boxes. It has an automatic turn-off function and it switches between kg, lb and oz easily.

How often should I weigh my baby?

The Australian guidelines are to weigh your baby every month up to the age of six months, every two months from 6-12 months and every three months after they turn one. Of course, in the early stages with a newborn, if you are concerned about breastmilk intake, you may want to weigh baby more often for peace of mind.

How do I know if my baby is gaining enough weight?

The World Health Organisation growth charts are your best source for knowing if your baby is on track with their weight gains. In summary, a baby’s birth weight typically doubles by the age of 4 months and triples by 15 months for girls and 15 months for boys.

Can I use bathroom scales to weigh my baby?

Regular bathroom scales definitely aren’t designed to be used by infants, so avoid this as an option. Baby scales come with a comfortable tray for little ones to lie down in and they’re also much more accurate at measuring tiny gains than adult scales.

Where can I get my baby weighed?

If you can’t get your hands on your own set of infant scales, you can always head to your local GP or Maternal and Child Health Nurse to weigh your baby.

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