Water Analysis Baby

With the Baby Water Test, you can have your tap water tested for six important chemical parameters that are relevant when preparing infant formula. The laboratory test measures lead, copper, nitrite, nitrate, sulfate and sodium and provides results for these substances.

Why is water testing for baby formula important?

Infants are more sensitive to certain substances in drinking water than adults. It is therefore particularly important to pay attention to the quality of water used to prepare infant formula.

In Switzerland, drinking water is regularly monitored and is generally of very good quality. However, older household plumbing systems can affect the concentration of certain metals in water at the tap. Testing can also be useful for private water supplies.

When is the Baby Water Test recommended?

• When you want to use tap water to prepare infant formula
• When your household includes a baby or young child, or you are expecting a baby
• In buildings with older plumbing installations or suspected elevated metal concentrations
• When you want to measure nitrate, nitrite and other selected substances
• When you use water from a private spring or well and want to test these six parameters

Which six parameters does the Baby Water Test examine?

The Baby Water Test measures the concentrations of six selected chemical parameters. These are particularly relevant when assessing drinking water intended for infants.

Lead

Lead is a heavy metal that can impair the development of the nervous system. Infants and young children are particularly sensitive to exposure. Lead may enter drinking water from older pipes or certain plumbing materials.

Copper

Copper is an essential trace element. However, elevated concentrations can be harmful to health. Excessive intake should be avoided, particularly in infants. Under certain conditions, copper can be released from water pipes.

Nitrite

Nitrite can interfere with the body's ability to transport oxygen, particularly in infants. Elevated concentrations may cause methaemoglobinaemia, also known as "blue baby syndrome".

Nitrate

Nitrate can enter groundwater through agricultural activities, for example. Under certain conditions, nitrate can be converted into nitrite in the body. This is why nitrate levels are important when assessing water used to prepare infant formula.

Sulfate

Sulfate occurs naturally in water. At high concentrations, it may have a laxative effect, particularly in sensitive individuals and infants.

Sodium

Sodium is a natural component of many water sources. As infants' kidneys are not yet fully developed, sodium levels should be considered when preparing infant formula.

Frequently asked questions about the Baby Water Test

Which water test should I choose for preparing baby formula?

If you want to test your tap water for substances that are particularly relevant to infants, the Baby Water Test is a suitable choice. It measures six chemical parameters: lead, copper, nitrite, nitrate, sulfate and sodium.

If you also want to examine additional metals, minerals and water hardness, the Water Test Opti offers a broader range of chemical parameters. The Combi Water Analysis additionally tests for selected bacteria, including E. coli and coliform bacteria.

Test tap water for preparing infant formula

With the Baby Water Test, you receive laboratory results for six selected substances. These measurements help you assess the concentrations found in your water and decide whether further testing is needed.

Note: The Baby Water Test examines only the six chemical parameters listed above. Bacteria such as E. coli and other potential contaminants are not included. If you use water from a private spring or well, additional microbiological testing should be considered. The results alone therefore do not confirm that the water is suitable for preparing infant formula in every respect.