Spring balance scales such as bathroom scales should not be used to weigh children or adolescents. These scales are not accurate over a variety of weights and the spring counter balance loses accuracy over time. Many spring balance scales can not be read accurately to less than one-half pound. The reading of bathroom scales is often distorted since the dial is on the floor rather than at eye level. A suitable scale is a quality beam balance or electronic scale that can be easily calibrated.
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