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
• Easy sampling including instructions - No prior knowledge required
• Water analysis in the accredited water laboratory DIN-EN-ISO 17025
• Fast test results - after just 5-7 days including expert tips
The perfect birth gift! Contaminated tap water can cause lasting harm to your baby/toddler,
because your offspring reacts far more sensitively to pollutants than the organism of an adult.
Through the company’s own piping network (e.g. installed lead pipes/connectors) and also through the
Harmful substances can enter drinking water through faucet fittings.
The baby water test examines the most important parameters and shows a possible health
There is a risk of contaminated drinking water. We therefore advise you to only use
previously tested tap water for the preparation of infant formula, as alternatives such as
Mineral water or similar products from the…
The IVARIO baby water test for parents:
Known from "Das Müttermagazin" and recommended by Lucia Cremer, pediatric nurse and author
"Cooking for babies made easy".
Which water for infants and pregnant women?
The question often arises whether your drinking water is also suitable for feeding your baby or whether it should only be
boiled or even avoided altogether. Many people buy products specifically for baby food
offered drinking water and are unaware of the dangers that may lie behind it. This shows
that trust in one's own drinking water is not always given. Our drinking water is one of the
with the most strictly controlled foods and is therefore more suitable for baby nutrition than
packaged mineral water from the supermarket. Although mineral water is subject to the Mineral Water Ordinance,
However, the limit values differ greatly from the drinking water regulations.
In many areas, stricter limits apply to our drinking water than those for the Mineral Water Ordinance and
Therefore, tested drinking water should be used, especially when preparing food for infants.
Avoid drinking water from the supermarket
Various studies show that uncontaminated tap water is many times safer for babies and small children
healthier than, for example, mineral water from the supermarket. The limits of toxic substances in tap water are also more strictly controlled by the Drinking Water Ordinance than in mineral water. Nevertheless, in isolated cases,
Contaminations can occur repeatedly, which can have a negative impact on the
To be sure that your drinking water is really pure, we recommend our
Baby drinking water test. This test is designed to specifically test the parameters that are relevant for your baby's diet.
are important. However, we generally advise you, even after successfully testing your drinking water,
Boil the water. The Baby Drinking Water Test examines 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 huge impact on the nervous system and can cause
may lead to significant consequential damage. Tests have shown effects such as decreasing
Concentration, increased impulsivity and poorer performance on intelligence tests
as well as dexterity exercises.
• Copper: Copper in tap water, e.g., from new copper pipes, can cause significant health problems, especially in infants and young children, but also in adults if ingested long-term via drinking water. Copper can, for example, accumulate in the liver of infants and cause copper cirrhosis.
• Nickel: Nickel enters our drinking water, for example, through chrome-plated faucets. Nickel poses a health risk not only for allergy sufferers, but regular inhalation of water heavily contaminated with nickel can also cause lung cancer and tumors.
• Cadmium: If you occasionally suffer from abdominal pain and vomiting, cadmium ingestion may be the cause. Large amounts of cadmium in drinking water can also cause kidney damage and painful bone changes. The body initially reacts with vomiting, abdominal pain, and cramps, and this can lead to significant organ damage in the long term.
• Chromium: Chromium is a transition metal that occurs in various compounds. Hexavalent chromium is considered hazardous to water and enters groundwater through industrial processes. Excessive ingestion can lead to a variety of respiratory diseases, including lung cancer.
• Zinc: Zinc is vital for humans, but cannot be stored in the human body and must therefore be continuously supplied through food. However, excessive doses can also lead to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Uranium: Uranium occurs naturally and can enter drinking water through leaching from rock layers. Uranium is considered both radioactive and chemically toxic. Toxicity is more important, as the radioactive radiation emitted by uranium in drinking water is minimal.
Minerals and hardness formers
• Iron: Excessive iron intake has harmful effects on the human body. Other undesirable consequences include discoloration or cloudiness of drinking water. Elevated iron levels therefore also cause bad taste and often lead to technical problems.
• Chloride: Along with sodium and potassium, chloride is one of the most important electrolytes for the human body. Therefore, a certain concentration of this substance in drinking water is actually desirable. A chronic chloride deficiency can lead to health problems—in the worst case, to cardiac dysfunction.
• Calcium: (also spelled calcium) is a natural component of all water. Together with magnesium, it is crucial for water hardness, as it stabilizes the water's pH. 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 increased calcification, which is less than ideal, especially for household appliances.
• Potassium: Potassium is vital for the functioning of the human body. It functions primarily in the nervous system, bloodstream, and muscles. However, in compounds such as potassium chloride or potassium carbonate, it is toxic and can cause serious health problems.
• Magnesium: Magnesium is found in all bodies of water and is a natural component of groundwater. The amounts of magnesium found in German drinking water are not sufficient to have a positive effect on the body, especially on the muscles. It also has no negative impact on human health, but, together with calcium, it contributes to water hardness.
• Sodium: Infants are particularly sensitive to sodium because their kidneys are not yet fully developed. Excessive intake, for example, through drinking water, impairs the child's intestinal flora. But even in adults, increased intake can lead to high blood pressure and the resulting cardiovascular diseases.
• Sulfate: Increased sulfate intake produces a laxative effect. Diarrhea and vomiting can occur. Infants and young children are particularly sensitive to sulfate because their kidneys are not yet fully developed and therefore cannot properly excrete the excess sulfate.
• Water hardness: The total hardness of tap water is defined as the sum of the minerals calcium and magnesium dissolved in the water. The higher the calcium and magnesium content, the higher the total hardness. This degree of hardness is expressed in German degrees of hardness, abbreviated to °dH. Drinking water with a low total hardness is considered to have a comparatively bland taste. Well water or tap water with a higher total hardness has a health benefit thanks to its high mineral content. However, it also leads to faster calcification of household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and coffee makers.
Nitrogen-containing compounds
• Nitrite: Nitrite can cause cancer and is harmful to the liver and DNA. Infants, in particular, are very sensitive to nitrite in the first few months of life. Nitrite ingestion causes changes in the red blood cells. This change can lead to oxygen deficiency, as the nitrite significantly disrupts oxygen transport. The lack of oxygen can lead to suffocation.
• Nitrate: Due to fertilizers, constantly increasing amounts of nitrate are entering the groundwater, placing an additional burden on sewage treatment plants. High intake of nitrate or nitrite poses a significant health risk to humans. It can lead to a condition called methemoglobinemia (blue baby). In intestinal infections, there is a risk that nitrate will increasingly be converted into nitrite.
Further examination parameters
• Conductivity: Electrical conductivity is an important indicator parameter for the purity of drinking water, since pure water is fundamentally non-conductive.
• pH value: The pH value indicates whether drinking water is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. If the drinking water is acidic or alkaline, a closer examination of the water should be conducted, as this is likely a sign of contamination. Acidic and alkaline water can also damage water pipes, increase the growth of dangerous Legionella bacteria, or cause various skin diseases.
Attention: To rule out other heavy metals in your drinking water, we recommend our PLUS drinking water test.
