What is Kendamil Comfort Milk?
Kendamil Comfort Milk is a British specialised baby formula for the dietary management of colic and constipation, for babies from birth to 12 months. It uses partially hydrolysed whey protein, reduced lactose and added soluble dextrin on a whole-milk and cream base. It is not organic certified. This listing is a single 800g tin.
This is a specialised formula, not a lifestyle choice, and it belongs in a different conversation from an everyday organic tin. It exists because three things in the recipe have been deliberately changed: the whey protein is partially hydrolysed into smaller pieces, the lactose is reduced so less undigested milk sugar reaches the gut to ferment, and a soluble dextrin is added specifically for the dietary management of colic. Start it with input from your pediatrician, midwife or health visitor rather than on your own — that is the normal path for a partially hydrolysed, reduced-lactose formula.
It is for a baby who is gassy, colicky, constipated or generally uncomfortable on a standard formula — a next step to try, not a first formula for a settled newborn. One formulation covers the whole first year, so there is no stage switch to negotiate in the middle of a difficult few weeks, which is a real practical advantage when nothing else in your day is predictable.
Where Kendamil differs from most comfort formulas is the base. Most switch to skimmed milk; Kendamil Comfort keeps cream and whole milk powder in the recipe, so the natural milk fat stays in rather than being replaced entirely by a vegetable oil blend. There is no palm oil, and the DHA comes from microalgae rather than fish oil, which makes this the vegetarian option in the comfort category — it is also Halal and Kosher certified. It is made in Kendal, in the English Lake District, by the only British-owned formula manufacturer.
0–12 moOne formulation, no stages
800gSingle tin
Partially hydrolysedNot extensively hydrolysed
100% BritishMade in Kendal, UK
What's in Kendamil Comfort Milk per 100ml?
Prepared as directed, every 100ml provides 275 kJ / 66 kcal, 3.5g fat, 0.79g protein from partially hydrolysed whey, 6.8g carbohydrate of which 2.2g is lactose, 42.6mg calcium and 16.1mg DHA sourced from microalgae. The prebiotic system is galacto-oligosaccharides plus fructo-oligosaccharides.
- Carbohydrate 6.8 g
- Fat 3.5 g
- Protein 0.79 g
| Per 100ml prepared | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 275 kJ / 66 kcal |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Protein (partially hydrolysed whey) | 0.79 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.8 g |
| — of which lactose | 2.2 g |
| Calcium | 42.6 mg |
| DHA (from microalgae) | 16.1 mg |
| Prebiotic | GOS + FOS |
| Organic certified | No |
The ingredient deck is genuinely different from a standard tin, and reading it in order tells you what the formula is for. It opens with soluble dextrin, then cream, a high-oleic sunflower, sunflower, rapeseed and coconut oil blend, lactose, partially hydrolysed whey protein, galacto-oligosaccharides, alpha-lactalbumin whey protein concentrate and whole milk powder. DHA comes from Schizochytrium microalgae and ARA from Mortierella alpina, so there is no fish oil. Nucleotides, taurine, L-carnitine, choline, inositol and the full vitamin and mineral spread complete it. Allergen: contains milk.
Kendamil does not publish the exact percentage by which lactose is reduced, and we will not invent one — this is a reduced-lactose formula, not a lactose-free one. Always read the panel printed on your own tin.
Why is Kendamil Comfort made with cream instead of skimmed milk?
Because most comfort formulas take the fat out and rebuild it. Kendamil Comfort keeps cream and whole milk powder in the recipe, so a share of the fat is still natural milk fat rather than vegetable oil alone — the same whole-milk philosophy Kendamil applies across its range, carried into a specialised formula.
It is worth being precise about what this does and does not mean. A comfort formula has to change things to work: the protein is hydrolysed, the lactose is cut, a soluble dextrin goes in. Those changes are the point of the product. What Kendamil chose not to change is the fat base. Where HiPP Comfort and most of the category start from skimmed milk, Kendamil starts from cream, which is why parent-facing comparisons describe it as tasting milkier and less medicinal than the alternatives.
Kendamil Comfort
Cream and whole milk powder, natural fat retained
- Surrounding milk
- Natural milk fat core
- Intact MFGM with proteins
Membrane survives into the tin
Typical comfort formula
Skimmed milk plus added vegetable oils
- Surrounding milk
- Vegetable oil core
- No intact membrane
Fat rebuilt from oils
Figures are schematic illustrations of the difference in fat structure, not to scale and not microscopy. MFGM is a compositional characteristic of a cream and whole-milk base, not a separately added ingredient.
What does "partially hydrolysed" actually mean?
Hydrolysis means the milk protein has been broken into smaller pieces before it ever reaches your baby. Kendamil Comfort uses partial hydrolysis of the whey protein — the chains are shortened, not dismantled. It is a mild, deliberate change aimed at digestive comfort, and it is not the same thing as the extensively hydrolysed formulas doctors prescribe for a diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy.
That distinction is the single most important thing on this page. Extensively hydrolysed and amino-acid formulas break protein down far further, and they exist to manage a diagnosed allergy under medical supervision. A partially hydrolysed comfort formula does not do that job and must never be used as a substitute for one. Kendamil Comfort is not hypoallergenic and is not an allergy treatment.
The second mechanism is the carbohydrate. Lactose is reduced to 2.2g per 100ml, so less undigested milk sugar reaches the large intestine to ferment and produce gas, and a soluble dextrin is added specifically for the dietary management of colic. Reduced does not mean removed — this formula still contains lactose and is not suitable for a baby with diagnosed galactosaemia or congenital lactase deficiency.
Intact whey protein · standard formula
Partially hydrolysed whey · Kendamil Comfort
Partial hydrolysis is a digestive-comfort measure. It is a different tier from the extensively hydrolysed formulas used to manage diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy, which break protein down far further and are used under medical supervision.
Partial · this formula
Extensive · prescribed formulas
Schematic illustration of protein-chain length, not to scale and not microscopy. Every baby digests differently, and no formula is a substitute for medical advice.
What is not in Kendamil Comfort Milk?
No palm oil and no fish oil — the DHA comes from microalgae, which makes this the vegetarian option in the comfort category, and it is Halal and Kosher certified. Two things it is not: it is not organic certified, and it is not free of starch-type carbohydrate. Soluble dextrin is in the recipe on purpose, for the dietary management of colic.
- No palm oil
- No fish oil
- Algae-sourced DHA
- Reduced lactose
- Whole milk and cream
- Vegetarian friendly
- Halal certified
- Kosher certified
Contains milk. Not organic certified — EU rules do not permit an organic label on hydrolysed-protein formula, which is why no comfort formula in this category carries one. Kendamil is not Demeter or Bioland certified at any stage.
How does Kendamil Comfort compare to HiPP Comfort and Aptamil Comfort?
All three are partially hydrolysed, reduced-lactose formulas for colic and constipation, and none of the three is organic certified. Kendamil is the vegetarian, whole-milk, palm-oil-free option. HiPP's whey is hydrolysed further — 86 to 87 per cent — and adds beta-palmitate. Aptamil carries the most calcium and comes from a clinical-nutrition company, but contains soy and fish.
| Comfort formulas · colic & constipation | Kendamil Comfort | HiPP Comfort (German) | Aptamil Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic certified | No | No | No |
| Milk base | Cream + whole milk powder | Skimmed milk | Whey protein hydrolysate + vegetable oils |
| Protein hydrolysis | Partial | 86–87% hydrolysed whey | Partial |
| Palm oil | None | Contains organic palm oil | Contains palm oil |
| DHA source | Microalgae · 16.1 mg | Fish oil · 13.2 mg | Fish oil · 17 mg |
| Carbohydrate | Reduced lactose 2.2 g + soluble dextrin | Reduced lactose ~2.7 g + maltodextrin + starch | Reduced lactose 2.7 g + glucose syrup, maltodextrin, potato & maize starch |
| Calcium | 42.6 mg | See product page — sources conflict | 59 mg |
| Allergens | Milk only | Milk and fish | Milk, fish and soy |
| Vegetarian / Halal / Kosher | Yes · all three | Not found for this SKU | Not found for this SKU |
| Pack size | 800 g tin | 600 g box | 800 g tin |
Being straight with you: if a doctor has told you your baby needs protein broken down further, HiPP Comfort is the more clinically graded of these — its whey is 86 to 87 per cent hydrolysed and it adds beta-palmitate, a fat structure aimed at calcium absorption and stool consistency that neither of the others has. Note HiPP comes in a 600g box against these 800g tins, so compare price per ounce and not per pack. Aptamil Comfort carries more calcium, 59mg against 42.6mg per 100ml, and comes from Nutricia, a clinical nutrition company whose comfort formula is officially indicated for use under medical supervision. Kendamil Comfort's real advantages are the cream and whole-milk base, no palm oil, algae DHA instead of fish oil, milk as the only allergen, and Vegetarian, Halal and Kosher certification. Partial and extensive hydrolysis serve different degrees of need — this is a choice to make with a health professional, not on price.
How many tins of Kendamil Comfort will my baby need per month?
Because one formulation covers the whole first year, monthly use climbs steeply with age — roughly 1 to 3 tins a month in the first weeks, around 3 to 5 tins a month through the middle of the first year, and about 5 tins a month from 6 months onward for an exclusively formula-fed baby.
Published feeding charts for Comfort vary more than for a standard staged formula, so treat these as planning brackets rather than precise figures. Any breastfeeding alongside formula pulls them down, and intake usually eases once solids are established. One 800g tin makes roughly 200 to 210 fl oz of prepared formula — Kendamil does not publish an exact yield for this tin, so that is a bracket rather than a stated number.
Estimates for exclusive formula feeding, drawn from published feeding charts that disagree with each other more than usual for this product. Every baby feeds differently — use these for planning, not as a target.
How do you prepare Kendamil Comfort Milk?
Boil fresh water and let it cool for about 30 minutes so it stays at least 70°C, pour the measured water into a sterilised bottle first, then add one level scoop per 30ml of water, levelling each scoop with the edge of the lid, shake until dissolved, cool to body temperature and feed. Discard anything left after 1 hour.
70°C+Water temperature
1 : 30mlOne level scoop per 30ml
Lid edgeLevel every scoop
1 hourDiscard after feeding starts
1
Sterilise everything
Wash your hands, then wash and sterilise the bottle, teat, ring, cap and scoop before you start.
2
Boil and cool
Boil fresh drinking water and leave it to cool for about 30 minutes, so it is still at least 70°C.
3
Water into the bottle first
Pour the measured water into the sterilised bottle before you add any powder — never the other way round.
4
Add level scoops
Add one level scoop for every 30ml of water, levelling each scoop against the edge of the lid — never packed or heaped.
5
Cap and shake
Put the cap on and shake well until the powder has fully dissolved with no lumps left.
6
Cool, test, feed
Cool the bottle under running water, test a drop on your wrist so it feels body temperature, and feed straight away.
Never use artificially softened water or water that has been boiled more than once. Prepare a fresh bottle for every feed, never reheat, never microwave, and discard anything left 1 hour after your baby starts drinking.
A note on water temperature. Kendamil specifies water at 70°C or hotter, which matches NHS and WHO guidance for powdered formula — powder is not sterile, and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. Let the bottle cool to body temperature before feeding, and always test a drop on the inside of your wrist first.
A note on water temperature. Kendamil specifies water at 70°C or hotter, which matches NHS and WHO guidance for powdered formula — powder is not sterile, and that temperature kills bacteria that can occasionally be present. Let the bottle cool to body temperature before feeding, and always test a drop on the inside of your wrist first.
Please read before buying
This is a specialised formula for the dietary management of colic and constipation and is best started with guidance from your pediatrician, midwife or health visitor. It is partially — not extensively — hydrolysed, it is not hypoallergenic, and it is not suitable for a baby with a diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy, who needs an extensively hydrolysed or amino-acid formula prescribed by a doctor. It is reduced-lactose, not lactose-free. Breastfeeding is best for your baby — talk to a health professional before starting or changing a formula.
Store tins in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use within the period printed on the tin. Never reheat or microwave prepared formula.
Packaging & tins
Formula tins are thin-walled metal and can pick up dents under pressure in transit. A dent in the outer tin does not affect the sealed powder inside. If a seal is ever broken or the powder looks or smells wrong, do not use it — message us and we will replace it.
Kendamil Comfort Milk: frequently asked questions
What is Kendamil Comfort Milk for?
Kendamil Comfort Milk is a specialised formula for the dietary management of colic and constipation in babies from birth to 12 months. It works through three changes to a standard recipe: partially hydrolysed whey protein, reduced lactose, and an added soluble dextrin. It is intended as a next step to try when a baby is unsettled, gassy or constipated on a standard formula, alongside advice from your pediatrician or health visitor, rather than as a default first formula.
Is Kendamil Comfort Milk organic?
No, and no comfort formula in this category is. EU organic rules do not permit an organic label on a formula containing hydrolysed protein, regardless of how the other ingredients are sourced — which is why Kendamil Comfort, HiPP Comfort and Aptamil Comfort are all uncertified. Kendamil's Bio Nature and Organic cow-milk lines do carry EU Organic certification, but they are standard formulas without the digestive-comfort formulation.
Is partially hydrolysed the same as hypoallergenic?
No. Partial hydrolysis shortens the protein chains to make them easier to digest; it does not break them down far enough to manage an allergy. Extensively hydrolysed and amino-acid formulas break protein down much further and are prescribed and supervised by a doctor for diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy. Kendamil Comfort is not hypoallergenic, is not an allergy treatment, and must not be used as a substitute for a prescribed formula.
Can I use it if my baby has a diagnosed cow's milk allergy?
No. Kendamil Comfort Milk contains partially hydrolysed cow's milk protein and is not suitable for a baby with a diagnosed or strongly suspected cow's milk protein allergy. That needs an extensively hydrolysed or amino-acid based formula obtained through your doctor. If you suspect an allergy — rather than ordinary colic or constipation — speak to a health professional before changing formula at all, because switching to a comfort formula can delay a proper diagnosis.
Does it contain lactose?
Yes. Kendamil Comfort is a reduced-lactose formula, not a lactose-free one. It contains 2.2g of lactose per 100ml of prepared feed. The idea is that less undigested milk sugar reaches the large intestine to ferment and produce gas, while the lactose that remains still supports calcium absorption and gut bacteria. Kendamil does not publish the exact percentage reduction. It is not suitable for a baby with diagnosed galactosaemia or congenital lactase deficiency.
What age is Kendamil Comfort Milk for, and do I need to change stages?
It is suitable from birth right through to 12 months in a single formulation, so there is no stage switch to manage partway through — a genuine practical advantage when you are already dealing with an unsettled baby. Follow the feeding chart on the tin for the right number of scoops at your baby's age. At 12 months your health visitor can advise on moving to a toddler milk or to ordinary cow's milk.
How much prepared formula does one 800g tin make?
Roughly 200 to 210 fluid ounces, which is about 40 to 42 bottles of 5 fl oz each. We give that as a bracket rather than a single number because Kendamil does not publish an exact prepared yield for this tin and the figures circulating on retailer sites disagree with one another. Actual yield also depends on how accurately each scoop is levelled against the edge of the lid.
How is Comfort different from Kendamil Goat?
Both target digestive sensitivity, but by completely different routes. Kendamil Goat is essentially a normal formula made from whole A2 goat milk, a gentler general option for a baby who seems fussy without a diagnosis. Kendamil Comfort is a targeted, clinically positioned product for colic, constipation and reflux-adjacent discomfort, with hydrolysed protein, reduced lactose and added soluble dextrin. Goat is the milder first thing to try; Comfort is the more specific intervention.
Related formulas at Bonpek Baby
- HiPP Comfort (German)More deeply hydrolysed whey, plus beta-palmitate for stool comfort.
- Aptamil ComfortNutricia's colic and constipation formula, higher in calcium.
- Kendamil Goat Stage 1Whole A2 goat milk — the gentler step before a comfort formula.
- Kendamil Bio Nature Stage 1Kendamil's EU Organic first infant milk, from birth to 6 months.
- Kendamil Bio Nature Stage 2Organic follow-on milk for 6–12 months, with a named HMO.
- 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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