I bought this product because my baby has been slow to put on weight and I wanted to keep an eye on her weight gain at home. The scales are easy to use and the weight is displayed quickly and clearly on the screen. I also like that that when you turn the scales on they show up the baby's last recorded weight - this saves me keeping a written record. On the down side, the scales find it difficult to pinpoint an average weight if the baby moves around or wriggles on them - which of course babys tend to do! - and I often have to weigh my baby several times to get a more accurate idea of her actual weight. Nevertheless, I feel that the scales are good value for money. They're not as good as those used by professionals but then again they cost a lot less! Ideal if you just want to check that your baby's putting on weight.