Greet warmly, offer a seat, and introduce yourself by name and title.

Example: “Hello, I’m [Your Name]. I’ll help you today. We’re just going to weigh the baby.”

State the purpose and outline the steps. Ask for cooperation.

Say: “I will weigh the baby to monitor healthy growth. Is that okay? I need your help with a few things.”

Choose an infant scale for babies or any scale for toddlers. Check the pointer is at zero and balance if needed.

Wash your hand with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and dry it, or use an alcohol‑based sanitizer.

Say: “Please bring the baby to the scale.” Give them time and avoid rushing.

Ask to remove all clothing for accuracy. You can leave the baby's pant initially, then re‑weigh without it or subtract the pant weight if needed.

For infants, lay gently in the center of the infant scale. For toddlers, support them to stand centered on the platform.

Keep a protective hand close without adding pressure. Wait until movement settles before reading.

• Read the weight at eye level when the pointer or display is steady.
• State the weight clearly.
• Plot on the appropriate growth chart line for age and sex.
• Interpret: within expected range, trending up or down, or out of range.
• Record the value, date, and any relevant notes.

Explain what the weight and chart mean in simple terms and agree on next steps.

• If normal: “Your baby is tracking well around the [percentile] line.”
• If low or falling: Discuss feeding frequency, diet diversity, recent illness, and follow‑up.
• If high for age: Review feeding quantities, snacks, and activity as appropriate.

Document the counseling given and any action plan on the chart.

Wipe the scale surface with an appropriate disinfectant. Put instruments away and prepare the area for the next client.