Scales can and should be calibrated. There should be very little difference between calibrated digital scales done at the same time. All weights should be done nude (I don't even subtract a clean diaper) and it is important to observe a baby's whole body if it is questionable how well he is doing. I have posted before, and I have seen and proved to mothers many times, how inaccurate a dressed baby weight is. I have seen up to 9 oz of weight for the clothes! A sling type scale is not precise. With a baby born at home and the lactation and feeding progressing nicely over the next days and weeks, I would not have a problem with nude weights done with this type scale. Once a problem is suspected (and Jen's case has lots of red flags) things need to change. Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN Mississippi, s.e. USA *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html