Ivario Baby Water Test, Water Test for Preparation of Baby Food
Ivario Baby Water Test
Tap water for baby food ?
Test your tap water for dangerous pollutants.
• Simple sample collection including instructions - No prior knowledge required
• Water analysis in an accredited water laboratory according to DIN-EN-ISO 17025
• Fast test results - as little as 5-7 days, including expert tips
The perfect baby gift! Contaminated tap water can cause lasting harm to your baby/toddler.
because your offspring are far more sensitive to pollutants than the organism of an adult.
Through its own pipe network (e.g., installed lead pipes/connecting pieces) and also through the
Harmful substances can enter drinking water through faucet fittings.
The baby water test examines the most important parameters and indicates possible health risks.
There is a threat from contaminated drinking water. We therefore generally advise you to use only...
previously tested tap water for the preparation of infant formula, as the alternatives, such as e.g.
Mineral water or similar products from the…
The IVARIO baby water test for parents:
As seen in "Das Müttermagazin" and recommended by Lucia Cremer, pediatric nurse and author
"Cooking for babies made easy".
Which water is suitable for infants and pregnant women?
The question often arises whether your drinking water is suitable for feeding your infant or whether it needs to be changed first.
It should be boiled or even avoided altogether. Many people buy products specifically for baby food.
People are offered drinking water and are completely unaware of the potential dangers. This shows that
that trust in one's own drinking water is not always a given. Yet our drinking water is among the
with the most strictly controlled foods and is therefore more suitable for baby nutrition than already
Bottled mineral water from the supermarket. This is because mineral water is subject to the Mineral Water Ordinance,
However, the limit values deviate significantly from the Drinking Water Ordinance.
Our drinking water is subject to stricter limits in many areas than the mineral water regulations, and
Therefore, especially when preparing food for infants, tested drinking water should be used.
Avoid drinking water from the supermarket.
Various studies show that uncontaminated tap water is many times more safe for babies and toddlers.
It is healthier than, for example, mineral water from the supermarket. The limits for toxic substances in tap water are also more strictly controlled by the Drinking Water Ordinance than in mineral water. Nevertheless, there may occasionally be traces of toxins.
Contamination occurs repeatedly, which can have a negative impact on the baby even during pregnancy.
It can affect unborn children. To be sure your drinking water is truly pure, we recommend our
Baby drinking water test. This test is designed to specifically test the parameters relevant to your baby's nutrition.
are important. However, we generally advise you to continue monitoring your drinking water even after it has been successfully tested.
Boil the water. The baby drinking water test analyzes your drinking water for the following parameters:
• Lead: Infants and young children aged 0-4 years are particularly at risk from lead in drinking water.
Higher concentrations of lead have a significant impact on the nervous system and can cause [diseases/diseases].
This can lead to significant consequential damage under certain circumstances. Tests revealed effects such as decreasing [function/ability/etc.].
Impaired concentration, increased impulsivity, and poorer performance on intelligence tests
as well as dexterity exercises.
• Copper: Copper in tap water, for example due to new copper pipes, can cause significant health problems, especially in infants and young children, but also in adults through long-term ingestion via drinking water. Copper can, for example, accumulate in the liver of an infant and cause copper cirrhosis.
• Nickel: Nickel enters our drinking water, for example, through chrome-plated water fittings. However, nickel poses a health risk not only for allergy sufferers, but also the regular inhalation of water with high nickel content can cause lung cancer and tumors.
• Cadmium: If you occasionally suffer from abdominal pain and vomiting, cadmium ingestion could be the cause. Cadmium in drinking water, in larger quantities, can also cause kidney damage and painful bone changes. The body initially reacts with vomiting, abdominal pain, and cramps, and in the long term, significant organ damage can occur.
• Chromium: Chromium is a transition metal that occurs in various compounds. Hexavalent chromium is considered hazardous to water and enters groundwater through industrial activity. Excessive intake can lead to a variety of respiratory illnesses, including lung cancer.
• Zinc: Zinc is essential for humans, but cannot be stored in the human body and must therefore be constantly supplied through food. However, excessive doses can lead to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Uranium: Uranium occurs naturally and can enter drinking water through leaching from rock strata. Uranium is considered both radioactive and chemically toxic. Its toxicity is the more significant factor, as the radioactive radiation emitted by uranium in drinking water is minimal.
Minerals and hardness-forming substances
• Iron: Excessive iron intake is harmful to the human body. Other undesirable consequences include, for example, discoloration or cloudiness of the drinking water. Elevated iron levels also cause a bad taste and often lead to technical problems.
• Chloride: Chloride, along with sodium and potassium, is one of the most important electrolytes for the human body. Therefore, a certain concentration of this substance in drinking water is even desirable. A chronic chloride deficiency can lead to health problems – in the worst case, to cardiac dysfunction.
• Calcium: (also spelled calcium carbonate) is a natural component of all bodies of water. Together with magnesium, it is crucial for water hardness, as it stabilizes the water's pH value. Calcium has a positive effect on bone formation. Studies on heart health in Germany also confirm that the risk of heart disease is lower in regions with comparatively calcium-rich water. However, increasing water hardness also leads to greater limescale buildup, which is less than ideal, especially with regard to household appliances.
• Potassium: Potassium is essential for the functioning of the human body. It is primarily active in the nervous system, circulatory system, and muscles. However, in compounds such as potassium chloride or potassium carbonate, it is toxic and can lead to serious health problems.
• Magnesium: Magnesium is found in all bodies of water and is a natural component of groundwater. The amounts of magnesium present in drinking water in Germany are insufficient to have a positive effect on the body, especially the muscles. However, it also has no negative impact on human health, although it does contribute to water hardness along with calcium.
• Sodium: Infants are particularly sensitive to sodium because their kidneys are not yet fully developed. Increased intake, for example through drinking water, impairs the child's intestinal flora. However, even in adults, increased intake can lead to high blood pressure and subsequent cardiovascular diseases.
• Sulfate: Increased sulfate intake has a laxative effect. Diarrhea and vomiting may occur. Infants and young children are particularly sensitive to sulfate because their kidneys are not yet fully developed and therefore cannot properly excrete excess sulfate.
• Water hardness: The total hardness of tap water refers to the total amount of calcium and magnesium dissolved in the water. The higher the calcium and magnesium content, the higher the total hardness. This degree of hardness is measured in degrees of German hardness, abbreviated °dH. Drinking water with low total hardness is generally considered to have a bland taste. Well water or tap water with higher total hardness offers health benefits due to its high mineral content. However, it also leads to faster limescale buildup in household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and coffee makers.
Nitrogen-containing compounds
• Nitrite: Nitrite can trigger cancer and is harmful to the liver and DNA. Infants, especially in the first months of life, are very sensitive to nitrite. Nitrite ingestion alters red blood cells. This alteration can lead to oxygen deficiency, as nitrite significantly disrupts oxygen transport. This oxygen deprivation can result in suffocation.
• Nitrate: Due to fertilizers, constantly increasing amounts of nitrate are entering groundwater, placing additional strain on wastewater treatment plants. High intake of nitrate or nitrite poses a significant health risk to humans. It can lead to methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome). In cases of intestinal infections, there is a risk that nitrate will be converted into nitrite in increased amounts.
Further examination parameters
• Conductivity: Electrical conductivity is an important indicator parameter for the purity of drinking water, since pure water is generally not conductive.
• pH value: The pH value indicates whether the drinking water is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. If the drinking water is acidic or alkaline, it should be examined more closely, as this suggests contamination. Acidic and alkaline water can also corrode water pipes, promote the growth of dangerous Legionella bacteria, or cause various skin diseases.
Attention: To also rule out other heavy metals in your drinking water, we recommend our PLUS drinking water test.
Manufacturer and EU representative
IVARIO Services GmbH
Gasstr. 12
22761 Hamburg
Germany
support@ivario.com
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