Medela BabyWeigh Manual de usuario
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BabyWeighTM scale
parents’ instructions
Congratulations on making
the decision to breastfeed your baby!
Research shows that mothers’ milk provides babies
with the ideal nutrition for growth and extra
protection from infection, allergies and some chronic
diseases. Sustaining breastfeeding requires
commitment on your part, but these efforts represent
an important contribution to your baby’s health.
Table of Contents
Why use the BabyWeighTM scale?....................................... 1
What if my baby needs additional milk temporarily? ........... 1
What is Test-Weighing?..................................................... 2
What is unique about the BabyWeigh scale? ..................... 3
Are there any safety precautions with Test-Weighing? ....... 4
How do I perform Test-Weights?....................................... 5
How should Test-Weights be recorded?............................ 6
How do I know if my baby needs additional milk?.............. 6
How long will I need to use the BabyWeigh scale? ............ 7
Additional questions about Test-Weighing ....................8-10
Closing comments........................................................... 10
Performing Test-Weights with the BabyWeigh scale ...11-12
Milk Intake Record Sample .........................................13-19
The BabyWeigh scale operates with
an electrical adapter or with 6 “C”
alkaline batteries.
Assembly of the BabyWeigh™scale
is easy. A single screw joins the tray
base to the digital display unit. For
easy cleaning, the top tray slides on
and off with a snap/release button.
snap/release button
electrical adapter input
For further information on the operation of the BabyWeigh scale,
see the operator’s manual.
Assembly of the
BabyWeighTM
scale
1
Why use the BabyWeigh
™
scale?
Your baby’s doctor, nurse, or lactation consultant has
recommended that you use the BabyWeigh scale to help you
with breastfeeding during the first days or
weeks that you are
home with your baby. The BabyWeigh scale
allows you to measure
the amount of milk your baby consumes during breastfeeding,
simply by weighing your baby on the scale before and after the
feeding. Use of the BabyWeigh scale will help you and your
pediatric care provider determine whether your baby needs
additional milk until your particular problem has been resolved.
What if my baby needs additional
milk temporarily?
When a breastfeeding baby receives additional milk, it is
known as a complement or supplement to breastfeeding. A
complement is the giving of extra milk during or immediately after
a breastfeeding. For example, you might use a Supplemental
Nursing System™(SNS™) to give extra milk during the feeding, or
an alternative feeding method to give extra milk right after
a feeding.
2
A supplement involves replacing a breastfeeding with milk
given by some other method. Commonly, a supplement is used
when the mother and baby are separated during a feeding time.
Use of the BabyWeigh scale will help you and your pediatric
care provider decide how much additional milk to use as a
complement or supplement to breastfeeding.
What is Test-Weighing?
Weighing infants before and after a breastfeeding to measure
the amount of milk consumed is known as “test-weighing.” The
“before” weight is subtracted from the “after” weight to determine
the amount of milk consumed. For test-weighing to work
accurately, a baby must be weighed in exactly the same clothing
and blankets before and after the breastfeeding, so that only the
milk intake is “different” between the two weights.
The BabyWeigh scale will display the difference between the
“before” and “after” weights in grams. A gram of weight gain
is approximately equal to 1 milliliter (ml) or 1 cubic centimeter
(cc) of milk intake. For example, if your baby weighs 2400 g
before the feeding and 2430 g after the feeding, the weight
gain between the “before” and “after” weights is 30 g, which
corresponds to 30 ml or 30 cc of milk intake.
3
What is unique about the
BabyWeigh
™
scale?
Research conducted with the BabyWeigh scale has shown that
parents can perform test-weights accurately for both term and
premature infants.
A special feature of the BabyWeigh scale is that it automatically
subtracts the “before” from the “after” weight, and displays this
calculation in an easy-to-read digital format. Additionally, the
scale is lightweight, portable, and easy to use.
4
Are there any safety precautions with
Test-Weighing?
You should place the BabyWeigh scale on a flat, stable surface
such as a kitchen table that is wider and longer than the scale.
The base of the scale should not extend over the flat surface of
the table, and the scale should not wobble or jiggle. Never leave
your baby unattended on the scale, even for an instant!
As a safeguard, you should place one hand just above, but not
resting on, your baby at all times when your baby is on the scale.
Then, if your baby should move or twist suddenly, you could
use your hand to steady your baby. Under no circumstances
should you ever place your baby on the scale and turn or
step away.
5
How do I perform Test-Weights?
Although performing test-weights may seem complicated at
first, you will find that the procedure becomes simple with a little
practice. In fact, it is a good idea to practice using the scale to
weigh an object, rather than your baby. Choose something such
as a large book(s) or a handbag that weighs approximately as
much as your baby, and practice completing “before” weights.
Then add a smaller item to the scale, which corresponds to
milk intake, and complete the “after” weight. After two or three
practices, you will probably feel comfortable weighing your baby
when it is time to breastfeed. The steps for test-weighing are
outlined on pages 11 and 12.
When you dress your baby for test-weights, be certain that
clothing is identical for the two weighings. Even a bootie, hat,
or a pacifier that is present for one procedure and not the other
will make test-weighing less accurate, because the BabyWeigh™
scale is so sensitive to small changes in weight. Remember
that the test-weights may be several hundred grams larger than
your baby’s routine (nude) weight, because of the clothing and
blankets your baby is wearing.
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