If you are the parent of an infant, you most likely have seen the baby scales used in a doctor's office. These are specially designed scales to weigh an infant in a precise and exact manner. Many of these products come with quick reading capabilities because a baby can be quite active. These scales are designed with motion sensors as part of the mechanism so they can immediately detect the amount of weight placed on them to give an accurate readout of the baby's weight in seconds. Most scales can weigh in measurements of half ounces and are able to accurately weigh up to forty-four pounds. Most of the baby scales are designed with a surface area that extends above the base section. This area is where you place your baby in a sitting or lying position. Some models are designed as flat units that are one piece rather than a separate surface placed on a base. This makes the scale portable so you can easily transport it from one location to another. The surface areas of these scales are created to be wide for baby's comfort and will often have curved edges to help prevent baby from rolling off. The various scales are a good way to monitor a baby's growth progress especially in situations where there may be some health concerns.