What is Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch formula?
Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch is a European organic goat milk follow-on formula for babies 6 to 10 months, made from Demeter-certified organic whole goat's milk. This listing is a single 800 g tin — about 200 fl oz of prepared formula, roughly 40 five-ounce bottles.
Stage 2 is the step you move to once solid food has started. It is not a first infant milk and it is not meant to be your baby's only source of nutrition any more — it is the milk half of a diet that now also includes purees, cereals and finger foods. Nutritionally it is adjusted for that: more of the minerals a 6-to-10-month-old needs from milk, and a carbohydrate mix that has moved beyond lactose alone.
Like every tin in Holle's Dutch goat line, both the whole goat's milk and the goat milk powder are Demeter certified — biodynamic farming, described by Holle as the highest organic standard in Europe — on top of EU Organic certification. That double certification is the clearest thing separating Holle from the rest of the goat-formula shelf, where EU Organic alone is the ceiling and some brands have no organic certification at all.
Goat milk is naturally rich in A2 beta-casein, the protein type that forms softer, smaller curds during digestion. That is the same gentle-digestion property the Stage 1 tin is built on, carried straight through to Stage 2, so a baby already settled on Holle Goat Stage 1 is not being asked to adapt to a new protein at the same time as new foods.
This tin sits in the middle of a four-step journey. Before it is Holle Goat Stage 1 Dutch, the first infant milk from birth. After it, from around 10 months, is Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch. The Dutch 800 g line has no separate PRE stage, so there are four tins in total rather than the five in Holle's German goat range.
6–10 moFollow-on milk
800 gSingle Dutch tin
~200 fl oz≈ 40 × 5 oz bottles
DemeterEU Organic + biodynamic
What's in Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch formula?
Organic whole goat's milk and organic lactose lead the ingredient list, followed by organic goat's milk powder, an organic coconut, sunflower and rapeseed oil blend, and organic maltodextrin and starch. It carries DHA from algae rather than fish oil, plus calcium, iron, zinc and B vitamins, and the protein is naturally A2 goat milk protein.
| Ingredient | What it is doing in the tin |
|---|---|
| Organic whole goat's milk | The base. Demeter certified, and naturally rich in A2 beta-casein protein. |
| Organic lactose | The main carbohydrate — the sugar that occurs naturally in milk. |
| Organic goat's milk powder | Brings protein and minerals up to the level a 6-to-10-month-old needs. |
| Organic vegetable oils | Coconut, sunflower and rapeseed. No palm oil in this blend. |
| Organic maltodextrin | A gentle second carbohydrate, introduced at Stage 2 as the diet diversifies. |
| Organic starch | Also new at Stage 2. Gives the prepared feed a little more body than Stage 1. |
| DHA (omega-3) | Long-chain omega-3, sourced from algae. There is no fish oil in this tin. |
| Calcium, iron, zinc, B vitamins | The vitamin and mineral spread required by European follow-on formula rules. |
The two ingredients parents most often ask about are the maltodextrin and the starch, neither of which is in the Stage 1 tin. They appear here because a 6-month-old's diet has changed: milk is no longer the only thing going in, and a follow-on formula is formulated to sit alongside solid food rather than replace it. Both are organic, both are ordinary carbohydrates, and their presence at this stage is standard across the category rather than a shortcut. If you specifically want a lactose-only carbohydrate at Stage 2, the comparison table below names two tins that do that.
The full per-100 ml nutrition panel is printed on the tin. We would rather send you to the label than reprint a table we cannot check against the batch in your hands. Allergen: contains milk and milk products.
Is goat milk formula easier to digest than cow's milk formula?
Goat milk is predominantly A2 beta-casein, while conventional cow's milk carries a mix of A1 and A2. A2 protein forms a softer, smaller curd in the stomach, and that curd structure is the named mechanism behind the gentler-digestion claim — not a vague promise of comfort.
The difference sits at a single position in the protein chain. Where A1 beta-casein carries histidine at position 67, A2 carries proline. That one residue changes how the chain is broken apart during digestion, and with it how firmly the curd sets in the stomach.
At 6 to 10 months this matters for a specific reason. Solid food is new, digestion is already being asked to do more, and a lot of babies get unsettled during that transition. Keeping the milk side of the diet on the same A2 goat protein your baby already tolerates removes one variable from a period with plenty of them.
What this does not mean is worth stating plainly. Goat milk formula is not a treatment for cow's milk protein allergy: goat and cow milk proteins cross-react in most allergic infants, so a diagnosed allergy needs a hydrolysed or amino-acid formula prescribed by your doctor. Goat formula is a reasonable gentler option for an unsettled baby with no diagnosis — nothing more than that.
A2 beta-casein · goat milk
A1 beta-casein · conventional cow milk
Position 67 is the single amino-acid difference between the two protein variants. It changes how the chain breaks down during digestion, and with it how the curd sets.
Softer, smaller curd
Firmer, larger curd
Schematic illustration of protein structure and curd formation. Every baby digests differently, and no formula is a substitute for medical advice.
What is not in Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch?
No palm oil, no fish oil, no soy, no corn syrup and no added sugar. The DHA is algae sourced, and there are no synthetic ingredients, artificial colours, artificial flavourings or man-made additives in the tin.
- No palm oil
- No fish oil
- No soy
- No added sugar
- No corn syrup
- No artificial colours
- No synthetic additives
- Gluten free and non-GMO
Does contain organic maltodextrin and organic starch, which are normal for a follow-on formula at this stage and are not in the Stage 1 tin. Allergen: contains milk and milk products.
How does Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch compare to Kendamil Goat and HiPP Dutch Goat?
Holle is the only one of the three certified Demeter as well as EU Organic, and it shares palm-oil-free, algae-DHA formulation with Kendamil. But Holle is also the only one of the three that brings maltodextrin and starch in at Stage 2 — both Kendamil and HiPP keep lactose as the carbohydrate — and it is the only one without an added GOS prebiotic.
| Stage 2 · 6+ months | Holle Goat (Dutch) | Kendamil Goat | HiPP Goat (Dutch) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic certified | Yes · EU Organic + Demeter | No | Yes · EU Organic (DE-ÖKO-001) |
| Milk base | Whole goat's milk + goat milk powder | Whole goat milk + goat whey | Goat milk + goat milk powder |
| Protein | A2 goat milk protein | 1.4 g · A2 goat | 1.4 g · A2 goat |
| Palm oil | None | None | Contains organic palm oil |
| DHA source | Algae | Algae · ~15 mg | Fish oil · 13.6 mg |
| Carbohydrate | Lactose + maltodextrin + starch | Lactose | Lactose, no maltodextrin or starch |
| Added prebiotic | None added | GOS | GOS |
| Iron | See product page | See product page | 1.0 mg per 100 ml |
| Pack size | 800 g tin | 800 g tin | 400 g can |
Being straight with you: if a lactose-only carbohydrate matters to you at Stage 2, Holle is the wrong tin of the three. HiPP Dutch Goat Stage 2 keeps lactose as the carbohydrate, adds a GOS prebiotic and publishes 1.0 mg of iron per 100 ml — its trade-off is organic palm oil and fish-oil DHA. Kendamil Goat Stage 2 is lactose-only too, palm-oil-free and algae-DHA like Holle, with a GOS prebiotic on top — but its goat line holds no organic certification at any stage. Holle's genuine advantages here are the Demeter biodynamic tier and a deliberately short ingredient list. One thing to watch on price: the HiPP can is 400 g, half the powder of the Holle and Kendamil 800 g tins, so compare cost per prepared ounce rather than per pack or the HiPP will look cheaper than it is.
How many tins of Holle Goat Stage 2 will my baby need per month?
Roughly 3 to 4 tins a month for a baby of 6 to 10 months on a mixed diet of milk and solids, since one 800 g tin makes about 200 fl oz of prepared formula — around 40 bottles at 5 fl oz each. Expect the top of that range early in the stage and the bottom of it as solid food takes over.
The number falls through this stage rather than climbing, which catches a lot of parents out after the steep rise of the first six months. As meals replace bottles, milk volume drops, and by 10 months many babies are on noticeably fewer feeds than they were at six.
Estimates for a baby on formula plus solids, worked from the 200 fl oz prepared yield of one 800 g tin. Every baby feeds differently — use these for planning, not as a target.
How do you prepare Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch formula?
Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to about 40–50 °C, pour half the water your feed needs into a sterilised bottle, add the number of level 4.4 g scoops the feeding table on the tin calls for, shake thoroughly, add the remaining water, shake again, then cool to about 37 °C and feed straight away.
40–50 °CWater temperature
4.4 gOne level scoop
~200 fl ozPrepared per 800 g tin
Every feedFresh bottle, no leftovers
1
Sterilise everything
Wash your hands, then sterilise the bottle, teat, ring and cap following the manufacturer's instructions.
2
Boil, then cool to 40–50 °C
Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to about 40–50 °C (104–122 °F) before you use it.
3
Half the water in first
Pour about half the water your feed needs into the sterilised bottle before any powder goes in.
4
Add level scoops
Use only the measuring spoon supplied in this tin. One flattened scoop is 4.4 g — never heap it, never pack it.
5
Shake, top up, shake again
Cap the bottle and shake thoroughly, add the rest of the water, then shake again until no powder is left.
6
Cool, test, feed
Cool to a drinking temperature of about 37 °C (98.6 °F), test a drop on your wrist, and feed straight away.
Follow the feeding table printed on this tin exactly, and do not change the powder-to-water ratio without explicit medical advice. Always prepare a fresh bottle for every feed, never re-use leftovers, never reheat, and never microwave prepared formula.
A note on water temperature. Holle specifies water at 40–50 °C for this formula, and that is the instruction printed on your tin. It is set deliberately — hotter water damages the heat-sensitive vitamins this formula is built around.
Many health authorities, including the NHS and WHO, advise 70 °C or hotter for any powdered formula, because powder is not sterile and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. The difference matters most for newborns, premature babies, and babies with weakened immunity. If your baby is in one of those groups, ask your paediatrician or health visitor which to follow for your situation.
A note on water temperature. Holle specifies water at 40–50 °C for this formula, and that is the instruction printed on your tin. It is set deliberately — hotter water damages the heat-sensitive vitamins this formula is built around.
Many health authorities, including the NHS and WHO, advise 70 °C or hotter for any powdered formula, because powder is not sterile and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. The difference matters most for newborns, premature babies, and babies with weakened immunity. If your baby is in one of those groups, ask your paediatrician or health visitor which to follow for your situation.
Please read before buying
Goat milk formula is not a treatment for cow's milk protein allergy. Goat and cow milk proteins are closely related and cross-react in most infants with a diagnosed allergy, so this tin is not a substitute for a prescribed hydrolysed or amino-acid formula — speak to your doctor. This is a follow-on milk for babies over 6 months and is not suitable as a first infant formula. Breastfeeding is best for your baby — talk to your health visitor or doctor before starting or changing a formula.
Store tins in a cool, dry place with the lid firmly closed. Never reheat or microwave prepared formula.
Packaging & tins
Tins can pick up small dents under pressure in transit. A dent in the outer tin does not affect the sealed powder inside, and the seal on every tin we ship is intact. If a seal is ever broken, or the powder looks or smells wrong, do not use it — message us and we will replace it.
Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch: frequently asked questions
What age is Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch formula for?
Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch is a follow-on milk for babies 6 to 10 months old. It is designed to sit alongside solid food rather than be the only thing your baby drinks or eats, which is why its nutrient profile differs from Stage 1. It is not suitable as a first infant formula for a newborn — Holle Goat Stage 1 Dutch covers birth to 6 months. From around 10 months, Stage 3 is the next step.
Why does Stage 2 contain maltodextrin and starch when Stage 1 does not?
Because the job of the formula has changed. Stage 1 is a baby's sole source of nutrition and is built on lactose alone. Stage 2 is the milk part of a diet that now also includes solid food, and Holle formulates it with organic maltodextrin and organic starch alongside the lactose. Both are ordinary organic carbohydrates and their presence at a follow-on stage is standard across the category. If you would rather stay lactose-only at this age, HiPP Dutch Goat Stage 2 and Kendamil Goat Stage 2 both do that.
Is Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch Demeter certified?
Yes. This stage carries both EU Organic certification and Demeter biodynamic certification, which Holle describes as the highest organic standard in Europe. Demeter goes beyond EU Organic rules on soil management, animal welfare and farm ecosystem practice. It is worth checking stage by stage rather than assuming, because certification is granted per product, not per brand — Stages 1, 2 and 3 of this Dutch goat line are all Demeter confirmed.
Can I use goat milk formula if my baby has a cow's milk allergy?
No. Goat milk formula is not a treatment for cow's milk protein allergy. Goat and cow milk proteins are structurally close enough that most infants with a confirmed allergy react to both, which is why goat formula is not classed as hypoallergenic. A diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy needs a hydrolysed or amino-acid formula prescribed by a doctor. Goat formula is a reasonable gentler option for an unsettled baby who has no diagnosis.
How much prepared formula does one 800 g tin make?
One 800 g tin of Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch makes approximately 200 fluid ounces of prepared formula, which works out at roughly 40 bottles of 5 fl oz each. Actual yield depends on how accurately each 4.4 g scoop is levelled off. For planning, a baby of 6 to 10 months on formula plus solids will use around 3 to 4 tins a month, nearer 4 early in the stage and nearer 3 as meals take over.
Does Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch contain palm oil or fish oil?
Neither. The fat blend uses organic coconut, sunflower and rapeseed oils with no palm oil, and the DHA comes from algae rather than fish oil. The tin is also free of soy, corn syrup, added sugar, artificial colours and flavourings, and synthetic additives. It does contain organic maltodextrin and organic starch, which are new at this stage compared with the Stage 1 tin.
What comes after Holle Goat Stage 2 Dutch?
Holle Goat Stage 3 Dutch is the next step, for babies from around 10 months moving toward toddler nutrition. There is no need to switch the day your baby turns 10 months, and most parents finish the tin they are on first. Change stages gradually over several days, mixing the two if your baby is sensitive to change, and speak to your health visitor if you are unsure about timing.
Related formulas at Bonpek Baby
- Holle Goat Stage 3 DutchThe next step from around 10 months, toward toddler nutrition.
- Holle Goat Stage 1 DutchThe first infant milk from birth, lactose only, also Demeter certified.
- Kendamil Goat Stage 2Lactose-only carbohydrate and a GOS prebiotic — but not organic.
- HiPP Dutch Goat Stage 2EU Organic, lactose only, GOS prebiotic, 1.0 mg iron per 100 ml.
- Kendamil Comfort MilkFor colic and constipation, if a gentler goat formula is not enough.
- All baby formulasBrowse every European formula we stock, by brand and stage.
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Product information last reviewed by the Bonpek Baby team in September 2026 against the manufacturer's current published ingredient and nutrition data. Always check the label on your tin, as manufacturers reformulate from time to time.
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