HiPP Formula Stage 1

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.

Age-Specific Protein

One of the standout features of HiPP Stage 1 is the way in which HiPP has considered the appropriate levels of protein for infants. This approach is a major difference to how formulas in the US make single-stage baby formulas in the first year of age.

Specifically, HiPP changes its protein ratio as a baby moves on between stages. At a younger age, in Stage 1 HiPP uses a 60/40 whey/casein ratio. They do this because studies have suggested that higher levels of protein in infancy increases the risk of obesity later in life.

HiPP changes its protein/whey ratio in later formula stages, effectively at a point when a baby needs more protein for the more rapid muscle development that happens at that time. In stage 1, HiPP focuses more on soft-cell tissue development of the eyes and brain, which are changing week-by-week in the 0-6 month stage.

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.

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