4. Explanation of Terminology
• Capacity (Maximum Capacity): This shows the maximum
weight that can be measured by the scale.
• Increment (Minimum Graduation): This shows the interval of
the numeric value change on the digital display.
• Tare: The towel, blanket, etc., used when measuring the
infant weight is called "tare". Measuring the infant weight
after subtracting the weight of the blanket is called "tare
weighing."
• Pre-feed: Before feed or prior to feed.
• Post-feed: After feed or following feed.
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