HiPP Formula Stage 3 

HiPP Stage 3: Designed for Your Little One's Nutritional Needs

HiPP Organic Formula Stage 3 is equipped with all the necessary nutrients to complement your child's diet as they grow and mature. Depending on the formula line you are interested in, HiPP Stage 3 formula can be suitable for either 10 months or 12 months of age.

This means that the composition of HiPP formula Stage 3 is quite different from HiPP Stage 1 and 2, with an advanced protein ratio and a higher volume of certain macro and micronutrients like vitamin D and iron. To accommodate your baby's nutritional needs, HiPP adjusts their Stage 3 formula in the following ways:

HiPP Organic Protein Composition – Casein and Whey Ratio

HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 has a protein composition that is closer to cow's milk, with a ratio of 80% casein and 20% whey. It is formulated this way to support increased energy needs as your child becomes more independent and active. This also reflects the protein ratio of plain cow's milk more closely.

Iron, Calcium and Other Micronutrients in Stage 3 Formula 

HiPP's Stage 3 formula is specially fortified with additional essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids such as DHA (omega-3), calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin D, E, and C, which are not always present or abundant in standard whole milk. These essential vitamins and nutrients are a vital part of your baby's development and healthy growth.

The Importance of Iron and Calcium for Bone Growth & Brain Health

In particular, HiPP's Stage 3 organic formula has increased amounts of iron and calcium. Iron is an important mineral that supports healthy brain development in children. As infants and toddlers can easily become iron deficient, using a formula enriched with this mineral is incredibly beneficial.

Getting enough calcium every day is also important during periods of rapid growth, as it supports bone growth and can help avoid having weak bones and fractures in the future. 

Stage 3 Formula Prebiotic Fibers

HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 baby formula contains prebiotic fibers in the form of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) to promote healthy digestion and keep your little one's gut happy!

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are sourced from lactose and are a component of breast milk oligosaccharides, which means that even though this formula may have a similar protein composition to cow's milk, your child is still getting nutritional support from beneficial nutrients found in breast milk.

HiPP's Wide Organic Formula Range: Ideal for Every Growing Baby's Nutritional Needs

The HiPP brand is here to nourish your baby from birth and beyond and is well known for its diverse selection of stages, country versions, and milk bases for its organic formula. Let's take a peek at the key features of HiPP Combiotic formula to reveal the similarities and differences in composition between their various Stage 3 formula offerings!

HiPP Stage 3 Formula Differences: Dutch, German & UK

HiPP has crafted three unique formula lines: HiPP German, HiPP Dutch, and HiPP UK, which are designed to satisfy country-specific preferences and legal regulations across Europe. The age that HiPP Combiotic formula Stage 3 can safely be introduced to your little one will vary between products, which we will now discuss!

HiPP Stages by Country Version

Depending on which country version of HiPP organic formula you choose, the stages will be different:

• HiPP German formula Stage 3 and HiPP Dutch Stage 3 are suitable for 10+ months and are considered follow-on formulas.

• HiPP UK Stage 3 is suitable for children from 12+ months and is considered toddler milk.

• HiPP Anti-Reflux and Comfort in both German and UK variations are both considered all-stage formulas suitable from birth to 12 months. 

Differences in HiPP Combiotic Formula Composition

While each HiPP formula is made with the same great quality, there are a few additional differences to consider when choosing between the three organic formula versions.

• HiPP UK Stage 3 is made in Germany and packaged in the UK. This formula is free from whey, starch, and maltodextrin and does not contain probiotics.

• HiPP Dutch Stage 3 is made in Germany but packaged in the Netherlands. This formula is free from whey, starch, and maltodextrin and contains lactobacillus fermentum hereditum®, which are natural probiotic lactic acid cultures originally extracted from real breast milk.

• HiPP German Stage 3 is both made and packaged in Germany. It contains a mild organic starch and is enriched with lactobacillus fermentum hereditum®, which are natural probiotic lactic acid cultures originally extracted from real breast milk.

Special Formulas From HiPP

If your baby needs extra nutritional support or has an extra sensitive stomach, HiPP has you covered. They have a range of special formulas to address some of the most common tummy troubles. Please note that specialty formulas are only to be used after consultation with a doctor.

HiPP Comfort

HiPP Comfort formula comes in one stage and is suitable for babies from birth to 12 months. It's offered in both German and UK variations. In both cases, it's used to address common digestive issues, including flatulence, constipation, and colic. This formula is made with a base of skim milk that has been broken down - through a process called hydrolyzation - into its simplest molecular form, making it more digestible and lower in allergens. The German version includes probiotics, whereas the UK version only has prebiotics. 

HiPP Anti-Reflux

HiPP Anti Reflux comes in one stage and is suitable for babies from birth to 12 months. It, too, is available in German and UK recipes. Most babies outgrow excessive reflux once their digestive systems have matured. However, if your little one does need extra support, this formula contains a natural thickening agent derived from carob fruit that is designed to reduce regurgitation and vomiting.

HiPP HA

With a base of extensively hydrolyzed cow milk proteins that are low in allergens, alongside a combination of prebiotics and probiotics, this formula is gentle and effective at reducing allergic reactions in babies with milk protein sensitivities.

HiPP Combiotic Hypoallergenic Formula comes in three stages to support a baby's growing body: Stage PRE, Stage 1, and Stage 2. Before using this formula, it is important to consult with a doctor to determine whether it is right for your baby, especially in the case of a suspected or diagnosed cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA).

Why Choose HiPP Formula?

HiPP understands that a child's needs are constantly changing, which is why they make products to evolve alongside your little one instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Each child is unique, and that doesn't stop at nutrition. This individualized approach to infant nutrition allows more families to enjoy the numerous benefits of HiPP formula.

From their innovative formulation to their stringent production process, you can rest assured that your child is getting top-notch nutrition backed by strict EU guidelines, which ensures that each HiPP product meets top quality standards and is free from GMOs, chemicals, pesticides, and antibiotics!