Goat Milk Formula

Nutritional Advantages of Goat Milk Formula for Babies

Although cow's milk formula is traditional and tends to be perfectly suitable for most healthy babies, goat's milk formula can offer some digestive advantages. For this reason, many parents are now turning to this soothing alternative to cow's milk to nourish their little ones.

A key difference between cow's milk formula and goat formula comes down to their protein profiles. Most cow's milk formula contains A1 milk proteins, whereas goat's milk is naturally A2, which is the same protein structure as breast milk! A1 milk can sometimes lead to digestive discomfort because, during the digestion process, BCM-7 is released, an inflammatory peptide linked to certain health issues. In contrast, a significant benefit of A2 milk is that no BCM-7 is produced when digested!

But that's not all, goat milk also has an abundant supply of critical nutrients that support your baby's growth and development. For example, goat's milk features high levels of selenium, an essential mineral that supports infant immunity through its antioxidant properties.

Further, goat milk has more naturally occurring oligosaccharides than cow's milk. These special carbohydrates act as prebiotics, supporting the gut health of tiny tummies. More specifically, these prebiotics are known to help support healthy bowel movements and reduce colic symptoms in babies.

Health Benefits of Goat Milk Baby Formula for Little Tummies

Now that we've explored the nutritional powerhouse that is goat milk formula, let's further examine its potential to promote happy tummies.

1. Goat milk produces softer milk curds compared to cow's milk - When goat milk formula is digested, it forms soft, small, and loose curds of milk in your baby's belly compared to the harder curds produced by cow milk that can lie heavier in the stomach. This uniquely gentle quality of goat milk formula allows babies to digest it more quickly, easily, and completely.

2. Goat milk contains easily digestible fats - Babies' bodies can more readily digest goat milk fat because it contains more short and medium-chain fatty acids, a type of heart-healthy fat that offers a quick energy supply. In contrast, cow's milk has more long-chain fatty acids.

3. Goat milk can help address digestive issues - All the gentle properties of goat milk we've discussed so far can make goat milk baby formula a great option for little ones who deal with common tummy troubles like bloating, constipation, gas, and reflux or for those who are sensitive to cow's milk.

Important Note: Goat's milk formula is not suitable for babies with cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) or lactose intolerance. Despite some differences, goat milk proteins are similar enough to those in cow's milk infant formula to potentially evoke an allergic reaction in babies with CMPA. Additionally, goat milk formula contains lactose, which is indigestible for infants with lactose intolerance.

EU Organic Standards in Goat Milk Production

The European Union (EU) mandates that any organic baby formula product must adhere to the same strict organic farming guidelines and production process regulations, regardless of the type of milk used.

This means that European organic goat milk formula is made without the use of chemical pesticide sprays, growth hormones, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Further, antibiotic use is strictly limited to when necessary for animal health. Per EU organic guidelines, all organic goat's milk formula includes at least 95% organic ingredients.

Several goat's milk formulas we carry are certified organic by other private European labels, such as Demeter, Bioland, or the HiPP organic seal. These certifications have more stringent regulations that surpass the already stringent EU organic standards.

Organic's Best Goat Milk Based Formula Range

No matter your infant formula preferences, you're sure to find the right fit for your baby here at Organic's Best. From certified organic formulas to palm oil-free recipes and formulations based on skimmed or whole milk, we provide a wide range of goat milk options designed to meet your baby's unique nutritional needs.

Let's explore our collection of organic goat milk formulas and non-organic options to discover the unique features of their stellar recipes!

HiPP Organic Goat Milk Formula

HiPP is one of the most popular European organic brands, and their HiPP organic goat milk formula is widely regarded as being especially gentle on tiny tummies. It's made with naturally mild skimmed organic goat's milk, lactose, and vegetable oils to provide your little one with well-rounded nutrition. It includes an optimal ratio of fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, to support brain and vision development, along with added galactooligosaccharides (GOS) prebiotics to bolster gut health.

HiPP goat formula comes in the following stages:

• HiPP Goat Stage PRE (0-6 Months)

• HiPP Goat Stage 2 (6-12 Months)

Holle Organic Goat Milk Formula (German, Dutch, and Global)

Holle organic goat milk formula is made with premium-quality whole milk from happy goats. Holle goat milk is EU organic certified, and all Stages for 10 months or under are also certified Demeter biodynamic-the world's strictest organic certification. In fact, Holle is the first and only manufacturer to offer infant goat milk formula in Demeter quality! Holle goat formulas include simple ingredients that support development, such as lactose, palm-free vegetable oils, and plant-based DHA.

Thanks to international demand, Holle goat's milk comes in German, Dutch, and Global variations with slight differences in composition, stages, or packaging depending on the country version. We will explore these distinctions next.

Holle German Goat Milk Formula comes in the following stages:

Holle Goat German offers the widest stage range with five formulas in total, from Stage PRE to 4. Stages 2 and up contain the complementary carbohydrates maltodextrin and starch in addition to lactose and omit the ARA present in Stages PRE and 1. Holle Goat German is available in 400g cardboard boxes.

• Holle Goat Stage PRE (0+ Months)

• Holle Goat Stage 1 (0-6 Months)

• Holle Goat Stage 2 (6-10 Months)

• Holle Goat Stage 3 (10+ Months)

• Holle Goat Stage 4 (12+ Months)

Holle Dutch goat milk formula comes in the following stages:

Holle Goat Dutch is offered in three stages. Similar to Holle Goat German, maltodextrin and starch are included in Stages 2 and 3, and ARA is excluded from Stage 2. This version is available in larger 800g metal cans with a leveling edge for added durability and easier scooping.

• Holle Dutch Goat Milk Formula Stage 1 (0-6 Months)

• Holle Dutch Goat Milk Formula Stage 2 (6+ Months)

• Holle Dutch Goat Milk Formula Stage 3 (10+ Months)

Holle Global goat milk formula comes in the following stages:

Holle Goat Global is available in three stages. Unlike the other Holle goat milk formulas, all stages of the Global goat milk are 100% based on lactose, meaning there is no maltodextrin or starch included. Additionally, all stages include both DHA and ARA essential fatty acids. Holle Goat Global is offered in 400g cardboard boxes, similar to the German version, but all instructions and labeling are written in English for your convenience.

• Holle Goat Milk Formula Stage 1 Lactose-Only Global Version (0-6 Months)

• Holle Goat Milk Formula Stage 2 Lactose-Only Global Version (6-12 Months)

• Holle Goat Milk Formula Stage 3 Lactose-Only Global Version (12+ Months)

Jovie Organic Goat Milk Formula

Jovie formula is made with creamy whole organic goat milk from free-roaming goats fed a non-GMO organic diet. The goat milk fats in this formula deliver a rich supply of palmitic acid, ensuring a palm oil-free recipe. Plus, all of the carbohydrates in Jovie are derived from gentle organic lactose, so your little one can get the energy they need in an easily digestible form that mimics human milk.

Jovie formula is naturally rich in several bioavailable vitamins and minerals and also fortified with beneficial nutrients like essential fatty acids (DHA and AA) and prebiotics (galactooligosaccharides / GOS), ensuring a nutritionally complete formula that supports healthy growth and development and comfortable tummies.

Jovie goat milk formula comes in the following stages:

• Jovie Goat Stage 1 (0-6 Months)

• Jovie Goat Stage 2 (6-12 Months)

• Jovie Goat Stage 3 (10+ Months)

Nannycare Goat Milk Formula

Nannycare Goat sources their whole goat's milk from family farms in New Zealand that raise goats exclusively for baby formula milk. While not organic, their formula is free of palm oil, maltodextrin, soy, and GMOs. They're also unique in that their formulas leave out whey protein, as it's an unnecessary addition to goat milk formula.

This choice enables them to keep their formula processing as simple and gentle as possible. Nannycare formula contains valuable ingredients like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and a mix of vital vitamins and minerals like vitamin E and magnesium chloride to nourish your baby.

As of 2025, Nannycare has updated their packaging sizes and formula recipes. Parents can trust that the new revisions reflect Nannycare's commitment to supporting families by providing thoughtful, science-led formulas. New ingredients include plant-based DHA and 2'FL human milk oligosaccharides to support gut health.

Nannycare goat milk formula comes in the following stages:

• Nannycare Goat Milk Formula Stage 1 (0-6 Months)

• Nannycare Goat Milk Formula Stage 2 (6-12 Months)

• Nannycare Goat Milk Formula Stage 3 (12+ Months)

Löwenzahn Organics Goat Milk Formula

Löwenzahn Organics formula is crafted with EU organic whole goat's milk and a palm-free vegetable oil mixture as the base. It provides important nutrients like plant-based omega-3 (DHA) and omega-6 (ARA) fatty acids in an equal ratio, lactose and lactose derived prebiotics from cow's milk, amino acids, and a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, D, and E. While Stage PRE/1 is solely based on lactose, Stage 2 also includes a mild organic starch to provide a feeling of satiation to older babies.

Löwenzahn goat milk formula comes in the following stages:

• Löwenzahn Organics Goat Stage PRE/1 (0-6 Months)

• Löwenzahn Organics Goat Stage 2 (6-12 Months)

Kendamil Goat Milk Formula

Kendamil Goat offers a naturally gentle goat milk recipe boasting creamy whole goat's milk, pure lactose-based carbohydrates, and no palm oil. It is uniquely certified vegetarian as the recipe is crafted with algae-derived DHA instead of fish oil, and no animal rennet is used during processing. Although Kendamil Goat is not organic, it's made in the same premium Kendamil quality as their other formulas!

This gentle goat-milk-based formula is available in two versions, Kendamil Goat Czech and Kendamil Goat UK. Both formulas use the same recipe, but the packaging differs slightly; the labels of the Czech version are written in Eastern European languages, and the UK version is entirely in English.

Kendamil goat milk formula UK comes in the following stages:

• Kendamil Goat Milk Stage 1 (0-6 Months)

• Kendamil Goat Milk Stage 2 (6-12 Months)

• Kendamil Goat Milk Stage 3 (12+ Months)

Kendamil Czech goat milk formula comes in the following stages:

• Kendamil Czech Goat Infant Formula Stage 1 (0-6 Months)

Pure Goat Company

Pure Goat formula is crafted in the Netherlands and made from whole organic goat milk for ease of digestion and a rich nutritional profile. The milk is further fortified with extra lactose, GOS prebiotic fibres, sunflower and rapeseed oils, and plant-based DHA. Pure Goat has a steadfast commitment to simplicity, which is why ingredients like starch, maltodextrin, and palm oil are left out.

Instead, naturally occurring selenium, prebiotics, and gentle A2 milk proteins collectively work together to support healthy digestion and may also help reduce the occurrence of gas and bloating in infants, offering a more soothing feeding experience.

Pure Goat milk formula comes in the following stages:

• Pure Goat Formula Stage 1 (0-6 Months)

• Pure Goat Formula Stage 2 (6-12 Months)

• Pure Goat Formula Stage 3 (10+ Months)

Which European Goat Milk Formula to Choose: Comparison Chart

Now that you've learned a little bit about each formula, let's break down some of the differences to help you make an informed decision. Check out this chart if you're having trouble deciding which goat milk formula is right for your baby!

Goats Milk Formula is Perfect For

Simply put, goat milk formula is just as nutritious and wholesome as cow milk formula, but it may suit sensitive tummies even better. So, if you're looking for a gentle formula for your little one or are on the hunt for one that closely resembles breast milk, then a goat's milk formula might be worth a try!

Remember that goat milk and cow milk share enough similarities that babies who have a cow's milk allergy may also have an allergic reaction to goat's milk. It is also unsuitable for babies with lactose intolerance. Therefore, we recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your baby's diet.