Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers Reviews

• This is a really good scale

  
  By A5JLAU2ARJ0BO on 2006-06-16
  I agree with the others: this is really a great scale for weighing babies and pets.
  
  First of all, it's very accurate. Of course, as with all digital scales, if you put the weight on and then take it off and then put it back on again, you won't get the exact same reading twice. It's just the nature of digital scales (somethign to do with variations in the inductive current). But with this scale the variations are small.
  
  Two features really make this stand out: the hold feature and the zero-out feature.
  
  "Hold" allows you to weigh a baby or pet that moves around a lot. When the subject moves in the tray, the scale will register different weight readings (because the point of impact changes). By pressing the Hold button, the scale takes an average of its readings over the course of a couple seconds. This average is usually more representative of the subject's true weight. This is just a great feature, as any parent or pet owner can attest.
  
  The Zero-Out feature is great for weighing babies. Babies wear diapers. Also, when you weigh a baby, you shuold put a blanket on teh tray because the plastic tray is hard and cold. After you put a blanket and a diaper on the tray, press the Zero Out button and the scale resets the 0 point so when you weigh the baby, his or her true weight will show up on the LCD. This saves you the hassle of having to subtract the blanket-cum-diaper weight yourself. This even allows you to weigh the baby with clothing on; just pre-weigh and zero out the extra weight first.
  
  I love this scale. I just hope it lasts for a long time. BTW it's good for weight up to 60 lbs. As the baby grows into a child, just remove the tray (held by a single screw) and the child can stand on the scale.
  
  

• Scale used for weighing cats

  
  By A2ID4FYK686AQ8 on 2005-10-10
  I don't know about babies but this scale works very well for weighing large cats, some of whom are interested in going somewere else. The reading will shift around a little as the cat moves and the feature to lock the reading is very helpful. Compared to a kitchen scale that reads in 5 gram increments, it appears to be accurate. The scale seems solidly built. I haven't had it long enough to talk about long term durability.
  
  

• Great Scale

  
  By AJ4VEXILZFQH4 on 2005-07-12
  We recently received our scale and are very happy with it. It seems to be well made and has some nice features. We especially like the zero out ability so that we can put a blanket under the baby and still get an accurate weight. In addition the hold button allows us to get an correct weight on our squirmy toddler by averaging the last few readings. The day we received it my son had a doctor's appointment and this scale read the exact same weight as the one at the doctor's office. Well worth the money.
  
  

• convenient baby scale

  
  By A2T5NOVZ44H9XQ on 2005-08-09
  It is a very convenient baby scale and easy to read the readout. However, the surface is too hard for a soft baby head. It has a zero out function and a towel is placed for placing the baby head. Other than that it is a very good scale. Even after 30% discount, the price is still much higher than a household scale (around $30). If you really want to track your baby's weight, that is worth it. My little dinosaur has an acid reflux and needs a close monitoring of his weight.
  
  

• Love It

  
  By A1UXUPVAIYI2C on 2006-02-02
  Where was this scale when I had my first baby!!! I love this scale!! It is so versatile. I can put my 3 month old on then my 19 month old on with no problems and with just a turn of the screw I can weigh my 4 year old and 7 year old!! I cannot say enough good things about this scale!!
  
  
• Perfect for squirmers
  By A1YQ4X0BEQONI4 on 2007-08-12
  I bought this to weigh my cat, who has trouble keeping weight on due to a chronic illness, and who also hates to go to the vet every week just to be weighed. Given that he is a cat, I definitely needed the Hold feature, which allows the scale to take a weight reading even if the occupant is shifting around. The display is easy to read, and the scale bed is the perfect size for a cat; it's also easy to wipe off. Finally, it's light and fits easily in the bathroom cabinet under the sink. Have used it weekly for months now and am totally satisfied.
  
  
• An accurate scale even for littlies
  By A16ZNEZKMB6NYB on 2007-09-15
  We used this scale to relieve our anxiety about a little one's weight gain. We found it to be very close to the doctor's scale, and for our peace of mind it has been worth every penny.
  
  When weighing babies keep in mind that a baby's weight does not increase every day, and also may vary within a day by a few ounces.
  
  Many digital scales (and for that matter, most consumer-product digital measuring devices including thermometers) do not actually measure the same precision as their markings - for example, thermometers marked in tenths of degrees may provide a reading within 1 or 2 whole degrees of the temperature - which is completely pointless when one needs to track small variations! Happily, this scale seems to provide consistent measurements within +/- one-half ounce.
  
  
• Scale review
  By A2MYHAV1T5R1M2 on 2005-09-09
  Easy to assemble. Worked as advertised. Matched the numbers at the doctor's office very well.
  
  
• I recommend this product
  By AJJSNTXY5Z5E3 on 2006-03-20
  This is a nice addition to the nursery and is very accurate. Being a nursing mom, I use this scale to make sure my baby is gaining weight between doctor visits. I expect this product to last a long time. I'm very pleased with it.
  
  
• Great little scale!
  By A2S1I17BMP54N6 on 2006-03-20
  This scale is easy to use & has great instructions. So far it has been very reliable & accurate. I hope it works as well in the toddler mode.
  
  
• great for pets
  By AJP5AJMQFYSVK on 2007-09-22
  I do the "great bunny weigh in" on this scale. I have pet rabbits that I monitor their weight monthly for good health reasons. This scale has a digital display with pounds and ounces which is great since their weight changes in small amounts. It allows you to put a towel on it and "zero out" so you know you are getting an acurate reading of the weight. It is a perfect size for a small pet (probably up to 15-20lbs. It is not too large which makes it easy for storing. I am happy I purchased this scale!
  
  
• Great Pet Scale
  By A2ZXZ34Y5NQSWC on 2008-05-24
  I have a cat that suddently stopped eating on its own. I need to track its weight daily. This scale is perfect for my needs, as it weighs in 1/2 ounce increments, and the hold feature makes it possible to get an accurate reading on an animal that really doesn't want to be there! It also gives the same reading as my vet's scale, so I am confident of its accuracy.
  
  
• Good scale
  By AIYO8T792P16F on 2006-01-09
  Easy to use. Both lbs and kg, though accuracy in kg is higher. Accurate up to 1/2 oz or 10g. The "Hold" feature, which automatically takes multiple readings and averages them, is reasonably useful for weighing moving subjects. The 9V battery has lasted for nearly 3 months and is still going strong.
  
  
• I highly recomend this scale.
  By ADPOSKJ7K5MAU on 2006-03-21
  I like to weigh my daughter each month to see how much she weighs. I didn't want to have to keep bringing her to the dr and pay all of those co-pays just to have her weighed. I went online and searched for baby scales and I really liked this one. But it costs so much more on other sites. Some sites have this priced for over $100. So when I came across it on this website for a lot less I bought it right away. It's even better than I was hoping. It's so easy to use, the cradle will hold the babies weight, it's very sturdy, and it's really cute too. I'm so glad I got this. I recomend this to anyone who is thinking of getting it. It's worth the money.
  
  
• Great Baby Scale
  By A3T3HB6R3K5NBX on 2006-08-06
  This scale is terrific, and has brought me much peace of mind. As a breastfeeding first-time mom, I was anxious about whether my daugther was getting enough to eat, especially since she had a difficult time regaining her birth weight in the beginning. Being able to check her weight once a week is a great relief. Caution, do not check your baby's weight too often (like each day) because the scale is so sensitive that whether or not your baby has had a bowel movement that day can affect the reading. Since infants gain about an ounce a day, checking one a week will give an accurate picture of if the baby is gaining or losing weight in total. The scale is light enough to carry in one hand (baby in other), low enough to slide under a crib and relatively inexpensive.
  
  
• Parts Problem
  By A12LZSMR7GVNPZ on 2007-01-15
  The scale works great, but I purchased it to weigh parcels for shipment; and when I removed the tray and tried to insert the plugs, they didn't fit correctly. They kept falling out because they were too small. I contacted the company via email and I was surprised to learn that they won't just send me replacement parts. They want me to send the scale to a company in Missouri for repair, which will take four to six weeks. Not liking this at all.
  
  
• It works great! But only on a battery...
  By AYNVJ68AVFU4Z on 2007-05-12
  I was surprised to find out that when I got it and set it up I couldn't use it right away because I didn't have a 9 volt battery. It didn't say in the description it needed a battery or even how it was powered. I needed this scale for my preemie daughter is was medically labeled failure to thrive to monitor her weight gain myself and update doctors regularly by phone. I love the hold feature on this and also the fact that for the great price it has a higher weight limit on it than even the more expensive models and also that it does 1/2 oz. increments which I feel is important in a baby scale. This is my third child and thrid scale; since I breatfeed I like to weigh my kids daily. I can even weigh an extra outfit similar to what she's wearing and a diaper and then use the zero out feature to get her exact weight. It's great. I even got free shipping and $10 off from the manufacturer the day I purchased it. At $58 it was a steal since it is $89.99 plus shipping at Target.com. Her nursery is teddy bear themed so it even matches her room!! UPDATE: I have been using my scale daily for almost 6 months now and it is still on the first battery. Still lovin this scale!
  
  
• Not just for two leggers
  By AZXGAM5TD6VZD on 2008-06-18
  Bought the scale to weigh my 24 lb. cat as he loses weight. Cat weight loss needs to be slow and measured in ounces not pounds like people. Very accurate and the hold button is a great feature. Would definitely recommend this product. It may seem a bit spendy at first---Well worth the money for accurate weight. P.S. Last weigh in was 21.1 lbs.
  
  
• Best Scale Ever!!!
  By A3GK1FPCKVGQ5D on 2006-02-25
  I love this scale! The "hold" feature is the best part... normally, when baby is kicking and fussing you can't get an accurate number (the weight jumps around with the baby's movements)... not this scale, just press the "hold" key and the scale will automatically calculate the accurate weight - no more guessing an average! Also, I love the fact that I can continue to use this scale beyond newborn stage... a great investment for years to come.
  
  
• this is a great buy
  By A3EAI3VFR44CV7 on 2006-03-09
  After some BF supply problems we weren't sure exactly how much my daughter was getting at each feeding. I bought this scale so we could know how much to supplement. It is great! It is very accurate and easy to use. I would definitely recommend this to others!
  
  
• Easy and useful; check weight or feeding amounts
  By A5M2EGGF8GYPP on 2006-03-09
  This scale is very easy to use and useful for checking weight on a baby. It reads in 1/2 oz increments. The weights seem to correspond to the doctor's scale. It has been a real help to us as our baby is dealing with slow weight gain. The scale is even precise enough to measure the amount of breastmilk she takes in (weigh her before and after feedings) -- great knowledge for a mom with low supply issues!
  
  
• Teddy Bear Baby to Toddle Scale
  By ANN8IA5GIWLH5 on 2006-03-25
  Great value - works great & is simple to use!
  
  
• Great scale
  By A3H77ZB4N1100H on 2007-01-05
  We had some breastfeeding problems with our newborn, so having this scale gives me peace of mind knowing how much milk she is getting. Also buying this scale was cheaper than renting one from my lactation consultant.
  
  
• Great product
  By A1RXO8H3SN0XU9 on 2007-01-11
  works well, love the "zero out" function so baby can be weighed with a soft blanket. It even survived a fall from the changing table onto hardwood floor! I don' know why amazon calls me "a disappointd buyer" because I was not at all disappointed with this!
  
  
• Great Product! I Absolutely Recommend!
  By A32BAA1MVK3RMG on 2007-01-12
  I ordered this product because my baby was premature. It works great. I would weigh my baby before I go to the doctor and it is always only 1 or 2 ozs off. So I think that is very accurate for a digital scale. The zero out feature is a plus. You can lay a blanket down instead of laying baby down on cold plastic!!!
  
  
• It's perfect!
  By A1IUZD68W0Z91P on 2007-06-08
  This scale works very well and it is extremely accurate. Our baby entered this world at only 4.5 lbs and it was therefore very important for us to measure each ounce he gained. Very easy to use, it's ready in about 1 second from when you turn it on and the hold button works great if your baby is moving around.
  
  
• Great product
  By A33UJX72CNOXEU on 2008-06-23
  This scale is perfect for weighing my baby and makes a first time mom feel better knowing her baby is gaining weight properly. It has a hold feature for when the baby won't stay still as well as a button that subtracts the weight of a diaper,blanket, etc.. for a more accurate reading. I weighed my baby the morning of her doctor's visit and it showed the same weight as the doctor's scale, so it is accurate.
  
  
• Baby scale works well for cats
  By A32LNDE9HKZ1NY on 2008-07-08
  I bought this scale to weight kittens and cats. It zeros out quickly and seems to be quite accurate. So far a good investment for my needs.
  
  
• Good scale
  By AMZ1Y9HCOOXDO on 2008-07-13
  This is a good scale for infants. Its within 4 oz of the readings we get at the doctor's office. We do wish it was a little longers so that our baby's legs wouldn't stick out (she's 10 months now). The "hold" feature that allows you to get a weight even when the baby is moving, fidgeting, squirming etc is great.
  
  
• quality scale
  By A229ID720M6Y7A on 2008-07-14
  I'm very happy with this scale. It seems like a good quality product and I really love the 'hold' feature - very useful with a wiggly baby!
  
  

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