Cow Milk Baby Formula

Cow milk baby formula is where most feeding journeys begin. These are European formulas built on cow’s milk, with lactose as the main carbohydrate and a protein and fat blend adjusted to each stage of your baby’s first years.

This collection gathers every cow milk formula we carry in one place — HiPP, Holle, Kendamil and Aptamil — from birth through toddlerhood. If your pediatrician has not pointed you toward goat milk or a specialised formula, this is the range to start in.

How to choose a cow milk formula

• Match the stage to the age. Stage 1 from birth, Stage 2 from around 6 months, Stage 3 from 12 months. The stage number is on the front of every pack.
• Decide about organic. HiPP and Holle are certified organic ranges, and part of the Holle range also carries Demeter biodynamic certification. Kendamil offers both organic and classic lines. Aptamil is not an organic range.
• Read the carbohydrate line. Some formulas use lactose alone; others add starch or maltodextrin to slow digestion. Neither is better — it depends on your baby.
• Stay within one brand where you can. Moving up a stage inside the same range is the smallest change for a baby’s digestion.

Questions parents ask

Is cow milk formula suitable from birth? Yes — a Stage 1 cow milk formula is designed as a complete feed from day one, whether used on its own or alongside breastfeeding.

What if my baby does not settle on it? Unsettled feeding has many causes and most are not the formula. Speak with your pediatrician before switching, particularly before moving to a hypoallergenic or specialised formula.

Every formula here ships from our own stock in Burbank, California — no customs hold and no import wait.