Basically, how do you get this scale to give you a reading when the child moves a little? The scale fluctuates wildly with every tiny movement?
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No way! They have to lay still. I always lay a thin receiving blanket on it, tare the scale then lay baby down. My twins did pretty good about not moving for 2 seconds so I could get a good reading. They are 4 months now and do move too much when I put them on it. Good luck.
448127
I'm useing this scale to weigh cats and they wiggle around a lot but I haven't had that much trouble getting a steady reading in pounds with the ounce part of the reading varying by a couple of ounces up and down as the cat squirms around. Over time if the readings are within a couple of ounces I know the cat isn't losing or gaining weight.
448128
I have seen after a diaper change or after a nice calm breast feeding a baby is less mobile and will stay still. Eye contact will ensure baby will focus on you and not bounce the scale too much.
448129
We have had good luck using the hold feature. We have checked it several times in a row and it always reads the same weight. Also very comparable weighs to the hospital scales
1178354
Unfortunately - no. It is so accurate because it is so sensitive. You need to find a flat place to keep it permanently - although it can be reset whenever you move it. It seems like a drag, but the other wonderful aspects of this scale far outweigh this one inconvenience.
1171285
No if it is moving the scale weight will keep changing just stand on your scale then hold the puppy and do a little subtraction
911204
When weighing yourself you have to do it at the same time, preferably not having eaten, wearing the same clothes, etc. If you hold all factors constant and you home scale is always 2 lbs less...I truly do not know how to adjust it. Perhaps there is a customer service number in the manual. Otherwise, I would do what I do with my doctor's scale. I just subtract 2 -3 lbs in my mind for clothes, shoes, and what I ate and drank before I got to the doctor. Sorry it is not like the old scales where you just turn a knob. Sorry I can't help more. Good luck with your diet.
1878922
Buy a different scale... This scale would never give consistent readings...
1636620
The scale fluctuates with it's details until the item on the scale settles and the scale can determine a constant weight. So, if you put the tank on the scale and start filling it with water it will keep changing the reading until you stock and the water settles and it has a constant read for a few seconds. Finally, I would wonder if the tank will be able to balance on the scale, it is not that wide. But you will have to decide that.
1726770
I'm sorry, I have not experienced this. I have tried the scale on carpet and tile and I get the same reading. Have you tried moving the scale to different spots on the linoleum or hardwood floor and see if you get different readings? Myself, I would use the lowest reading and feel better about myself.
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I think its the scale bcuz suddenly it says one thing and the next week its way higher than its back to a lower number i bought this scale months ago it didnt give me a problem until recently i even changed the battery in hopes it would function more accurately but it remains the same it gives me three different readings so im now in search of another scale
1774006
I had this problem with other scales, come to find out it was due to soft or uneven flooring, like wood or linoleum. I had to go to a room that had hard (ceramic or marble) flooring, in my case our foyer. Once I did that it was accurate. Even small tiles will cause inconsistencies as you place your scale. I have even used our garage concrete just to make sure the #'s were right.
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Jenn the fact that this thermometer uses laser technology, aid in super accurate readings. as for a baby moving, the readings are so quick that if you can point ad push the button is all you need. all babys hold still for almost 2 seconds, and if in doubt, try using another thermometer, and you will find that this unit is accurate and supper fast. hope that helps you.
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The scale is self-calibrating (simply step on ,off and on again). It needs to be on a level hard floor (not carpeted). It is more accurate and consistent than several previous scales that we owned (both digital and analog). If it not as described, the unit might be defective. You can talk to customers' service which is supposed to be excellent per other veviewers.
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I encountered the same problems while weighing my supplements and nootropics. I just try to keep pressing on every few seconds. If that doesn't work, I click the button that changes the unit of measure until it goes back to grams again. I also try to weigh my stuff quickly as the scale does tend to turn off after a while even while weighing something. As for the stuff sticking to the scale, I don't know. Maybe I need to get small wax paper?
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Did you do the initial calibration? For the first use or anytime you move the scale you have to recalibrate it. Press down with you palm and let go and then the scale should show 0.0. Then wait for the zero to go away. Then try stepping on the scale. Also make sure you're on a hard (wood or linoleum) level surface. Hope this helps!
1590378
My scale has worked flawlessly. Make sure there is no stress (e.g., pulling to one side) on the power plug that goes into the scale. Also make sure that the plug is fully seated.
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First, remove the batteries and then reinsert. Put scale on a hard, flat surface. Step on the scale for just a moment, release, and then let the scale reset to 0.0. Do this a couple of times. Let the scale auto-shut off. Now try to step on and see if you get a reasonable weight reading.
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I think your scale is broken. When I step on mine the zeros pop up then it goes to my weight.
212890
Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally, the display is not baclit, so needs to be viewed in areasonably lighted area. Hope this helps. Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally,... » Read More Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally, the display is not baclit, so needs to be viewed in areasonably lighted area. Hope this helps. « Show Less