Medela BabyWeigh II Operating Instructions

BabyWeigh II Scale
™
Top
Tray Locking
Lever
Display Panel
Operation Keys
stabilized
net
lock
before after amount
feed feed fed
Bottom
Battery Cover
AC Adapter
Inlet
RS-232C
Connector
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Baby Tray
(for infant)
Level Gauge
weight reweigh units
tare/zero off lock off fed baby g / lb. oz
3
2
1
ON
amount
after
fed
before
feed
feed
reset
Adjusters (4)
BabyWeigh II Scale
™

Operating Instructions

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 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
• Record weights in grams only.*
*Note – 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.
Instructions for Weighing
Setup:
1. Attach the tray and level the scale prior to weighing.
2. Press the button and wait until a '0' appears in the display. If using a blanket or pad on
the scale, press tare/zero
button to zero out the excess weight. Net
3. Level scale using bubble gauge and adjusters on the bottom of the scale.
Before-feed Weight (pre-weight):
1. Place baby on the scale, holding one hand just above baby. Wait until
the display indicates lock (Beep sound). The value that appears is the
pre-weight.
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2. Press the button to store the pre-weight.
3. Remove baby from the scale, place baby in a safe location and then
record pre-weight. The display will reset to '0' within a few seconds.
The pre-weight will be stored in memory.
Feed baby. Leave scale on during feeding.
After-feed Weight (post-weight):
1. Ensure the display has reset to '0'. If it has not, press the
to zero out the display.
scale.
will be indicated.
button