HiPP Stage 3

HiPP Organic Formula Stage 3

All 3 HiPP Formula Stage 3 are made with organic ingredients, each certified as organic. HiPP Organic Formula Stage 3 is unique because it has a significant increase in calcium and Vitamin D. Stage 3 is suitable for toddlers aged 10+ months or 12+ months, depending on which version you pick.

One of the biggest nutritional changes in HiPP Stage 3 Formula is the protein and whey composition, which significantly shifts towards whey protein that is needed for rapid muscle development during this time.

Types of HiPP Combiotic Stage 3

HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 is a junior milk that helps fortify nutritional gaps in a mixed diet. All Stage 3 HiPP formulas are suitable for babies aged 10+ months, and are the natural transition from a stage 2 formula.

There are 3 main types of HiPP Stage 3 Formula. HiPP Dutch and HiPP UK come in 800g cans, while HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 comes in a 600g box. There are minor market-specific ingredient and nutritional differences between these formulas which makes each more suitable for certain families. The German and Dutch versions both include Metafolin, a bioavailable form of folate that is easier to digest than folic acid.

HiPP Dutch Formula Stage 3

Continuing with HiPP's most popular range of baby formulas, HiPP Dutch Stage 3 can be used from 10 months of age up. The whey/casein ratio in this follow-on formula changes to 80/20. Toddlers aged 10+ months require more protein than before. At 80% casein, this formula is higher protein than the previous 2 HiPP Dutch stages.

HiPP Combiotic Stage 3

HiPP German 3, also known as HiPP Combiotic Stage 3, is a starch based follow-on formula. Because of its use of starch, this formula is comparatively the most filling stage 3 formula milk. It includes both Prebiotics and Probiotics for healthy gut development. This formula has the narrowest age range as recommended by HiPP and is meant for 10-12 months (while the Dutch and UK versions are for 10+ months).

HiPP UK Stage 3

HiPP UK Stage 3 is starch and maltodextrin free, but also excludes probiotics (it still contains prebiotics). One of the main reasons parents choose this formula is because of the English packaging. UK Stage 3 is produced in Germany's HiPP factory, but ultimately packaged in the UK.

Because this formula is suitable for 12+ months it is considered a toddler milk.

Previously Manufactured Stage 3 HiPP

There are 2 additional stage 3 HiPP formulas that parents are often looking for, but unfortunately they are no longer being manufactured.

HiPP Goat Milk Formula Stage 3

The Dutch version of HiPP Goat included a third stage up until early 2024. However, since then HiPP Goat Milk Formula Stage 3 is no longer being manufactured by HiPP. The final expiration date on this product was June 2024. It is rumored that the demand for HiPP Goat stage 3 was not strong enough to support future batch manufacturing, although future batches aren't ruled out.

HiPP HA Stage 3

HiPP has never manufactured any stage 3 version of their Hypoallergenic formula, in other words, it does not exist. Parents looking for HiPP HA Stage 3 are often looking for a gentle toddler milk for babies who are lactose intolerant, and many of them opt for continuing with an earlier stage (under the guidance of a pediatrician).

HiPP Stage 3 Benefits

• Certified Organic: All HiPP Stage 3 are made with certified organic ingredients.
• Higher Calcium: Stage 3 introduces significantly higher levels of calcium for bone development.
• Higher Vitamin D: Especially useful for getting through winter months, Vitamin D is fortified because most toddlers are Vitamin D deficient.
• Higher Protein: HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 uses 80% protein. This jump in protein is needed to support rapid muscle development in toddlers.
• Balanced Nutrition: This range of stage 3 formula milk helps round out gaps in a picky eaters' diet.

HiPP Organic Formula Stage 3 is a more nutritionally complete alternative to cows milk.

Studies by HiPP have shown that babies who continue with HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 have 38% higher levels of IgA in their stools compared to standard milk formula. This is much more similar to breastfed babies, and important to note because IgA is a marker for the intestinal immune system. In other words, babies with a strong immune system are known to have fewer incidents of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections.

HiPP Stage 3 Comparison Chart