Self-weigh for babies (6 weeks to 2 years old)

Self weigh clinics are for babies from 6 weeks old to 2 years old. Clinics locations are spread across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in local Child and Family Centres.

Clinics run at a variety of times and days of the week. You will need an appointment to use a weighing station. Please use the map or clinic location list on this page to find your closest clinic and details on how to book an appointment.

Weighing your baby

The Health Visiting team will contact you to review your child's development at:

6 to 8 weeks
9 to 12 months
2.5 years

These checks include weighing your child. If you would like to use a self weigh clinic it will not replace any of these reviews.

If you have concerns about your baby's length, you can contact us for advice. Do not try to measure the length of your baby at home.

Self-weigh baby clinics

Hello, my name is Lata. I'm a Health Visitor and today I will be talking to you about how you can self-weigh your baby.

There are various self-weighing stations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough where you can weigh your baby.

When you arrive at the self-weigh station make sure you have your red book to hand. Place a sheet of paper towel on the baby mat and the scales.

Undress your baby on the mat and remember to take off their nappy. Switch on the scales and wait for all the zeros to appear on the screen.

Lay the baby on the scales or if the baby can sit unaided then you can sit the baby on the scales. Make sure the baby's not holding or touching anything around it, as this will affect their weight.

Make a note of the weight and take the baby off the scales and dress the baby.

Once the baby is fully dressed, record the date and the baby's weight in the red book.

Please clean the mat and the scales using the wipes provided and put the rubbish in the bin.

If you have any concerns about the baby's weight, you can call us on 0300 029 50 50

Using a self-weigh station

- Before placing your baby on the changing mat, please make sure there is clean blue/white roll on the mat and the scales
- Undress your baby. Press the start button making sure there is blue/white roll on the scale. Wait for 0.000 to appear on the display. The scale is then automatically set to zero and ready to use
- Place your baby on the tray, ensuring that they lie as still as possible. If your baby can sit unaided, you can sit them on the scales. If not, please lay your baby on their back on the scales and ensure your baby is not holding onto anything, such as a toy, which may affect the weight.
- Take a note of the weight. Take your baby off the scales and redress them. Turn to the weighing page of your Red Book to record the date, your baby’s age and weight. Clean the mat and the scales with the antibacterial wipes or spray provided and put the rubbish in the bin.
It is normal for a baby to lose some weight in the first few days after birth. Your baby should be weighed in the first week as part of their assessment of feeding. This is often completed as part of your community midwife visit.

Most babies get back to their birth weight by 2 weeks of age.

Your baby's weight will be recorded on a centile chart. If you baby's weight has increased or dropped crossing 2 centile lines (the blue or pink curved lines on the weight chart), please call or text our team so they can review this with you.

Weighing your baby too often can cause unnecessary worry. It can make it seem like your baby’s weight is going up and down. Weighing less often gives a clearer picture over a longer period of time. Occasionally your baby may be weighed more often. But usually only if you ask for it or if there are any concerns.

Recommended weighing schedule:
- From 2 weeks to 6 months, weigh once a month
- From 6 to 12 months, weigh every two months
- Over 12 months, weigh every 3 months
You can be confident that your baby is getting the right nutrition without weighing them too often, when:
- they wake up and 'ask' for a feed
- from day 5 onwards, they should have at least 6 heavy, wet nappies every 24 hours
- they have times when they are content and alert
- their skin is a normal colour for them
- you can feel them getting heavier and friends and family comment on them getting bigger
- they are growing out of nappy sizes and need larger sized baby clothes
- they are reaching milestones and interested in the world around them

Last reviewed: 1 November, 2023

Self-weigh locations

During school holidays and festive periods some clinics may not be running. Please check with the location before attending a clinic. Contact details are found in the location listing.

Barnardo's Chatteris Child and Family Centre

Larham Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6PH

No appointment needed. You can call 01354 696989 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays from 11am to 2:30pm and Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm.

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Barnardo’s First Steps Child and Family Centre

20 Scalford Drive, Welland, Peterborough, PE1 4TR

No appointment needed. You can call 01733 295 860 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 4pm.

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Barnardo’s Honey Hill Child and Family Centre

150 Chadburn, Paston, Peterborough, PE4 7DH

No appointment needed. You can call 01733 574038 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays from 9:30am to 10:30am and Thursdays from 11:15am to 12:35pm. For Sat Nav use PE4 7DR.

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Barnardo's March Child and Family Centre

Community Room, Cavalry Drive, March, PE15 9EQ

No appointment needed. You can call 01354 650024 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm.

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Barnardo’s Orton Child and Family Centre (The Jigsaw Centre)

The Jigsaw Centre, 74 Herlington, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5PW

No appointment needed. You can call 01733 391652 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm.

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Bewick Bridge Child and Family Zone

Bewick Bridge Community Primary School, Fulbourn Old Drift, CB1 9ND

This clinic is currently not running.

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Cambourne Child and Family Centre

Sackville House, Sackville Way, Great Cambourne, CB23 6HL

No appointment is needed. You can call 01954 284672 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Fridays from 12.30pm to 2:30pm.

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Ely Child and Family Centre

Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School, High Barns, Ely, CB7 4RB

No appointment needed. You can call 01353 612770 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3:30pm.

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Huntingdon Child and Family Centre

Huntingdon Youth Centre, Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, PE29 7AF

No appointment needed. You can call 01480 372700 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

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Melbourn Child and Family Centre

Mortlock Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DB

No appointment needed. You can call 01954 286 012 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

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North Cambridge Child and Family Centre

The Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD

This clinic is currently not running.

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Northstowe Child and Family Zone

Old Library, Northstowe Community Wing, Pathfinder Way, Northstowe CB24 1AA

No appointment needed. You can call 01954 284 672 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2:30pm.

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Ramsey Child and Family Zone

Library Zone, 25 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG

No appointment needed. You can call 01480 372700 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm. Alternates between Library Zone, 25 Great Whyte, Ramsey, PE26 1HG and Ramsey District Office Site of Abbey College, Abbey Road, Hollow Lane, Ramsey, PE26 1DG. Please call 01480 372700 to confirm which venue.

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Sawston Child and Family Zone

Sawston Community Hub, New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BP

No appointment needed. You can call 01954 284672 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on the 4th Friday of each month from 1pm to 2:30pm.

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Sawtry Child and Family Zone

Sawtry Youth and Community Centre, Green End Road, Sawtry, PE28 5UX

No appointment needed. You can call 01480 372700 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Wednesdays from 11:30am to 12:45pm.

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Soham Child and Family Centre

Weatheralls School, Pratt Street, Soham, CB7 5BH

No appointment needed. You can call 01353 612770 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3:30pm.

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St Ives Child and Family Zone

Broad Leas Centre, St Ives, PE27 5QB

No appointment needed. You can call 01480 372700 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm.

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St Neots Child and Family Centre - The Eatons

Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8BT

No appointment needed. You can call 01480 372700 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Fridays from 9:30am to 12pm.

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St Neots Child and Family Centre - Eynesbury site

Winhills Primary Academy (Off Duck Lane), St Neots, PE19 2DX

No appointment needed. You can call 01480 372700 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays from 12pm to 1:45pm.

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Storey's Field Centre

Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 1AA

This clinic is currently not running.

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The Fields Child and Family Centre

Galfrid Road, Cambridge, CB5 8ND

This clinic is currently not running.

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Waterbeach Child and Family Zone

High Street, Waterbeach, CB25 9JU

No appointment needed. You can call 01223 472791 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 10am to 12:30pm.

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Wisbech Oasis Child and Family Centre

St Michaels Avenue, Wisbech, PE13 3NR

No appointment needed. You can call 01945 428664 or 01945 481150 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Fridays from 10am to 2pm.

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Wisbech South Child and Family Centre

Elizabeth Terrace, Wisbech, PE13 2AQ

No appointment needed. You can call 01945 481150 or 01945 428664 if you need to contact the centre. Clinics run on Mondays from 9:30am to 11:30am.

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Littleport Child and Family Centre

Littleport Primary School, Parsons Lane, Littleport, CB6 1JT

This clinic is currently not running.

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If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s weight or self weigh clinics, a health professional in our team will be able to offer advice and support.

You can Call Us on 0300 029 50 50 or Text Us on 07520 649887 to start a conversation.

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