If there is such a thing as Consumer Reports on scales - look at repair rates.  I've found that recall and repair really increase the cost of an item.  When it's critical to my life (job or home) I buy the best available because in the end it is cheaper.  



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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Micaela Notarangelo

Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:15 PM

Subject: Re: Scales



Anyone has ever heard the KERN MBC 15K2DM or the KERN MBB 15K2DM?

They are much cheaper than the Tanita, less than half the money... almost affordable!



Thanks for the help.



Micaela

Italy





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> Get a Tanika or Medela Babyweigh.  Worth the extra money.

>

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> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 8:37 PM

> Subject: Scales

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> My apologies for asking about brand names and I do hope this question 

> is appropriate for the list. Our practice offers home birth services, 

> so about ten of us transport scales on a regular basis. We also sell 

> them in our boutique, and have exclusively utilized Hygeia as we just 

> adore the company; however, the scales just don't last long, with some 

> being defective immediately upon arrival. Hygeia always replaces them 

> but we're not only paying exorbitant shipping fees, we really just 

> want a working scale at a reasonable price.

>

> Any recommendations?

>

> Peas, Lovage, and Saladarity,

> Penny Lane MSN, CNM, IBCLC

> www.BelieveMidwiferyServices.com

> www.RedRaspberryBoutique.com

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