This is all good discussion about a problem that has vexed me for years. It is really most relevant in the care of young infants. I have taken to typing in the top of my physical exam 8#13 to mean 8 lb 13 oz. because it is faster than converting pounds and ounces to an accurate 0-9 decimal.
That doesn't help with getting an accurate growth chart down the line, but really, those first few weeks don't mean much to the growth chart months and years later.
Jay
