I would hope that it is common knowledge that even with the best of scales
there are differences from scale to scale.  I never consider a reading
valid until I have 2 in a row from same scale.

But Jack's point is important.  The scale wasn't what told them that the
island baby wasn't doing well.  It was obvivous to the naked eye.  What
does everyone think people did before scales?  Input/output, good color,
skin turgor, normal activity.  This baby was flunking them all.

I also agree that the volunteer wet nurse mom probably saved that baby's
life.  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ