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HiPP Formula Stage 1
HiPP Formula Stage 1 provides gentle DHA, prebiotics, Omega-3, and Omega-6 for babies aged 0-6 months. HiPP Stage 1 is a complete meal substitute with essential nutrition, but like other HiPP formulas can also be used alongside breast feeding. 11 varieties come from 6 different formula ranges, with 6 additional specialty formulas.
HiPP Stage 1 delivers organic, EU-certified nutrition that mimics breast milk with gentle lactose, DHA, and prebiotic GOS to support brain, eye, and gut development from birth to 6 months. Parents choose it for its clean, non-GMO ingredients and strict German quality standards, making feeding simple and safe when breastfeeding isn’t an option.
This group of HiPP formulas for babies aged 0-6 months is modeled after breast milk, meaning that essential nutrients and fat composition is in similar ratios to what a mother would be producing. HiPP formula stage 1 reviews rave about the probiotics and prebiotics that are a signature hallmark of HiPP, as well as DHA and ARA for healthy brain development (as required by EU law).
Bio Combiotik 1 can be used as a complete source of nutrition. They can also be used as part of a mixed diet that includes breast milk. At this stage usually a baby is not yet eating solid foods, so these formulas are not designed to be used alongside solid foods.
HiPP Stage 1 Benefits
- Organic: All HiPP stage 1 formulas (except HA, due to hydrolyzed proteins) are EU-certified organic. This means that at least 95% of ingredients in each stage 1 formula are from pesticide-free farms.
- Lactose Based: Just like breast milk, HiPP stage 1 formulas lactose based and free from starch. HiPP HA and Comfort are both with reduced lactose for even easier digestion.
- Nutrient Balance: Every one of these stage 1 formulas includes Omega-3 (DHA) and Omega-6 (ARA) for brain and eye development. Vitamins A, C, D, and E are added at age appropriate levels according to EU law, as well as iron, calcium, and zinc.
- Complete Gut Support: Prebiotics (GOS) are added to all HiPP formulas in Stage 1, and probiotics support digestion and immunity in HiPP Formula Stage 1 Dutch and HiPP German Stage 1.
- Sustainability: All Stage 1 products are made with 100% recyclable packaging.
- Trusted Worldwide: HiPP Dutch formula Stage 1 received a perfect score in Consumer Reports' March 2025 baby formula tests.
- Diet-specific Variety: HiPP Organic 1 comes in both standard feeding options, like UK, German, and Dutch - as well as allergies (HA), and cow milk sensitivities (Goat stage 1). HiPP Ready To Feed Stage 1 is another option for parents that want convenient on-the-go nutrition.
HiPP Formula Stage 1 Varieties
HiPP Formula Stage 1 comes in 5 varieties (Dutch, German, UK, HA, Goat). The most popular stage 1 HiPP formula is Dutch HiPP Stage 1 (cow version) - although the German version is also a very popular European Formula stage 1. There are also specialty stage 1 formulas in this range that are suitable from birth, such as HiPP HA 1, HiPP Comfort 1, HiPP Anti Reflux 1, and HiPP Goat milk formula stage 1.
| Formula | Key Ingredients | Special Features | Packaging | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HiPP Dutch Stage 1 | Organic skimmed milk, lactose, prebiotics (GOS), probiotics (Lactobacillus fermentum), Metafolin, DHA/ARA | Starch-free, probiotic-rich, bioavailable folate | 800g tin | Enhanced gut health, slightly sweeter taste |
| HiPP German Stage 1 | Organic grass-fed cow milk, lactose, organic starch, prebiotics (GOS), probiotics, DHA/ARA | Contains starch for fullness, grass-fed milk | 600g box | Creamy, filling option for healthy newborns |
| HiPP German Stage PRE | Organic grass-fed cow milk, lactose, prebiotics (GOS), probiotics, DHA/ARA | Starch-free, extra gentle, suitable for preterm | 600g box | Newborns or preterm infants needing gentle nutrition |
| HiPP UK Stage 1 | Organic skimmed milk, lactose, prebiotics (GOS), DHA/ARA, vitamins A, C, D, E, iron, zinc | Starch-free, no probiotics, gentle whey protein | 800g tin | Simple, organic feeding for healthy newborns |
| HiPP Dutch HA Stage 1 | Hydrolyzed proteins, reduced lactose, prebiotics (GOS), probiotics, DHA/ARA (not organic) | 86-87% hydrolyzed proteins, allergy-friendly | 800g tin | Babies with cow milk sensitivities or allergy risk |
| HiPP Dutch Goat Stage 1 | Organic A2 goat milk, lactose, prebiotics (GOS), DHA/ARA, vitamins, minerals | A2 proteins, no A1 beta-casein, gentle digestion | 400g tin | Babies with cow milk protein sensitivities |
HiPP Dutch Formula Stage 1
This is HiPP's most popular formula. HiPP Dutch stage 1 reviews suggest that this formula is especially easy to digest and has a sweet and milky consistency.
HiPP Combiotic stage 1 Dutch does not contain any starch or maltodextrin, and is certified Organic. Dutch HiPP Stage 1 uses lactobacillus fermentum hereditum as the natural probiotic lactic acid culture that helps enrich your baby's gut bacteria.
HiPP German Formula Stage 1
German Stage 1 HiPP is a starch-based formula which does not contain any maltodextrin. Similar to the Dutch version, HiPP Bio Combiotic 1 also has probiotics that are modeled after human breast milk.
HiPP UK Formula Stage 1
HiPP UK stage 1 is starch free and maltodextrin free, but unlike the German and Dutch versions it does not include any added probiotics. One of the main reason HiPP formula stage 1 reviews rate this formula so well is because the packaging instructions are in English.
HiPP Special Stage 1
There are 4 categories of HiPP stage 1 special formulas:
- HiPP Comfort for constipation and colic
- HiPP Hypoallergenic for babies with milk protein sensitivities
- HiPP Anti Reflux for reducing baby regurgitation
- HiPP Goat Milk Formula Stage 1 is an alternative milk option that is easier to digest than cow milk formula
HiPP Comfort and HiPP Anti Reflux are both "single stage" formulas that can be fed until 12 months of age, while HiPP HA and HiPP Goat milk has a specific first infant milk formula that would eventually be transitioned to a follow-on milk.
HiPP Formula Stage 1 Ingredients
Stage 1 is important because it sets the nutritional foundations for healthy feeding habits. As a baby matures, it will need changing ratios of vitamins and minerals. HiPP Dutch organic formula - stage 1 is designed as the first step in a diet that progressively changes its whey/casein ratio, mirroring the same ratios that breast milk does. HiPP Stage 1 has a 60/40 whey/casein ratio.
HiPP formula stage 1 ingredients are health conscious and include:
- Omega-3 DHA for eye development
- Omega-6 ARA for brain development
- Probiotics for a healthy gut
- Prebiotics GOS to mimic human breast milk
- LCP Long-chain polynes for brain and eye health
- Organic vegetable oils serve as essential fats (LCP's)
- Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin A, C, and D as essential nutrients