Ready to Feed Formula

Liquid Baby Formula: Ready to Feed

Liquid formulas are a convenient choice when parents are looking to provide their little one with a quick and easy meal. There is no need for messy measuring and mixing with liquid baby milk-it's all done for you. These pre-mixed formulas are ready to nourish your baby at the moment of opening!

Kendamil and HiPP liquid formula are popular alternatives to breast milk for babies who are not breastfed. Their recipes are carefully crafted using human milk as the inspiration to provide infants with a complete source of nutrition and a perfect balance of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.

They also make formula feeding easier by minimizing the time spent on preparation and eliminating the necessity of carefully measuring and mixing powder and water. We offer organic, non-GMO, and hypoallergenic ready-to-feed formulas from these two brands to suit a variety of feeding needs and ingredient preferences.

Ready to Feed vs Powder Formula

Families should consider what aligns best with their lifestyle when choosing between powder vs liquid formula.

The main difference between powder formula and ready-to-feed formula is that liquid formula is pre-mixed by the manufacturer. That means parents get a break from the time-consuming task of preparation. Simply pour the formula into a sterilized bottle and feed your baby right away. Some parents may choose to warm ready-to-feed formula, but it is not necessary. That's an extra perk while traveling or just on the go!

Powder formula must be measured and mixed with boiling water before feeding your baby. This definitely takes a little more effort and time and can be a little messy. While powder formula is more cost-efficient, it does lack in the convenience department.

Ready-to-feed Formula Storage After Opening and Shelf Life

Shelf life refers to how long the formula lasts before being opened. Due to the product's nature, the shelf life of liquid formula is shorter than that of powder. To maintain the freshness and quality of liquid formula it should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

As for our brands, Kendamil liquid formula has a shelf life of 12 months from the date of manufacturing, whereas HiPP ready-to-feed has a shelf life of about 3 months. If you wish to know the exact expiration date of the products we have in stock, you can always contact our expert customer service team!

How Long is Ready to Feed Formula Good for?

When ready-to-feed formula bottles are opened, and your baby has fed from them, they must be used within 2 hours and discarded afterward, the same as powder formula. If the ready-to-feed formula is not used after opening, it should be stored in the fridge immediately below 5°C / 41°F and used within 24 hours.

Organic's Best Ready to Feed Formula Range

At Organic's Best, we pride ourselves on offering premium European brands. Our ready-to-feed milk from HiPP and Kendamil are among our most popular options. Parents can choose from our HiPP Bio Combiotic German formulas, which are available in Stages PRE, 1, and 2. We also have our hypoallergenic option, HiPP HA Stage PRE. Finally, we have the liquid version of Kendamil Classic formula in Stages 1 and 2.

We'll walk you through the differences between these two formula brands next to help you determine which best suits your needs.

HiPP Ready to Feed: Organic RTF Formula

The HiPP ready to feed formula we offer belongs to their Bio Combiotic line of formulas produced for the German market. These HiPP organic ready-to-feed formula recipes are very similar to the powder equivalent, but there are a few minor differences to be aware of.

HiPP ready-to-feed organic formula does not contain probiotics, as these live microorganisms can't survive the heat treatment liquid formulas undergo. However, HiPP liquid formulas still contain prebiotics for added gut health support.

A benefit of the liquid version is that palm oil is absent from the ingredients list because it adds cream to the recipe. Diary cream is a valuable source of palmitic acid, which replaces the need for palm oil. Finally, unlike some HiPP German formulas, which feature complementary carbohydrates, no starch is added to the liquid formula. Instead, lactose is the only carbohydrate source.

HiPP Ready-to-Feed Bio Combitic German Comes in The Following Stages:

• HiPP PRE Ready-to-Feed - HiPP PRE is an infant formula suitable from birth and designed to be a complete source of nutrition. This formula can supplement breastfeeding or replace breast milk.

• HiPP Ready-to-Feed Stage 1 - HiPP Stage 1 ready-to-feed is also an infant formula suitable from birth as a complete source of nutrition. Stage 1 can be used to complement or substitute breastfeeding. This formula has slightly higher energy levels than Stage PRE.

• HiPP Ready-to-Feed Stage 2 - Stage 2 is a follow-on formula for babies 6+ months who are starting to eat solid foods. It is enhanced with more iron than Stage PRE/1 and can replace or supplement breastfeeding as part of a mixed diet.

Beyond these formulas, we also have Stage PRE of HiPP ready-to-feed hypoallergenic formula, which is great for sensitive babies who need a low-allergen alternative. Like the powder version, HiPP HA formula ready-to-feed is not organic because specialty formulas like this one have specific processing methods that do not align with organic certification. What distinguishes this recipe from the powder version is that HiPP HA ready-to-feed does not contain probiotics, but it still uses prebiotics.

HiPP HA Ready-to-Feed Formula Stages Include:

• HiPP HA PRE Ready-to-Feed - This hypoallergenic formula, ready to feed from birth, is a complete source of nutrition for newborns from 0-6 months. Stage PRE infant formula may replace or supplement breastfeeding as needed.

Kendamil Ready to Feed: Non-GMO RTF Formula

Kendamil formula ready-to-feed is available in two stages from the brand's Classic formula range. While Kendamil Classic is not organic, these ready-to-feed formulas remain non-GMO and are made with strictly controlled European ingredients. Kendamil liquid infant formula is free of palm oil, fish oil, and unnecessary additives!

Kendamil Ready-to-Feed Formula Stages Include:

• Kendamil Ready-to-Feed Stage 1 - This newborn ready-to-feed formula can be used as a complete source of nutrition until 6 months of age. You may exclusively bottle-feed your baby with this milk or use it as a complement to breastfeeding.

• Kendamil Ready-to-Feed Stage 2 - Stage 2 is a follow-on formula for babies 6+ months and is designed to be used alongside a diet that includes solid foods. This ready-to-feed European formula contains more iron than Stage 1.

General Questions on RTF Formula

Parents new to formula feeding may wonder what sets ready-to-feed infant formula apart from standard powder options. Our quick Q&As explain the key differences between both varieties of formula.

Is Ready-to-Feed Formula Easier to Digest?

Parents seem split on whether powder vs liquid formula is more easily tolerated by babies. Of course, all baby formula is crafted to be digestible. Both powder and liquid formula are safe feeding options, so the answer will depend on your baby's unique needs.

Is Liquid Formula Better than Powder?

Each feeding journey is different, and one option is not necessarily better than the other, both come with pros and cons. For some families the cost of liquid formula is worth the convenience, while other families may prefer the greater cost savings from choosing a powder formula. Additionally, when traveling, it can be hard to access safe boiling water to prepare powder formula, in which case liquid formula is a huge asset.

Is Ready to Feed Formula Thicker than Powder?

Yes, liquid formula tends to be slightly thicker due to the different processing methods used in liquid vs powder formula. However, in comparison to the specialty thickened formulas, which have thickening agents like carob gum, liquid formula is certainly not as thick.

Can You Warm/Freeze Ready to Feed Formula?

Warming liquid formula in a warm water bath or a bottle heater to 37°C / 98.6°F is safe, and many babies prefer it this way! However, freezing any kind of formula is never safe. Ingredients become compromised, nutritional values are altered, and the texture of the formula changes.

Why Do Parents Love Ready to Drink Formula?

Ready-to-drink formula is loved by parents who want to give their little ones a nourishing, convenient meal that is also super quick and easy!