HiPP Stage 4

HiPP Toddler Milk

As a baby enters its first year of age, the nutritional demands of a growing body begin to change. 12+ months babies require less folate (in the form of bioavailable Metafolin), but higher levels of Vitamin D and Calcium for strong bones. HiPP Formula Stage 4 is categorically designed to support a diet that is mostly solid foods, but still requires essential nutrient fortification. Some parents may consider this as an unnecessary range of formulas, however, there are clinical studies that suggest significant improvements to otherwise lacking essential nutrients at this fragile state in a child's life.

There are only 2 types of HiPP Stage 4 formula - HiPP Dutch Formula Stage 4 and the German Kindermilk range.

HiPP Formula Stage 4

Each HiPP Stage 4 formula is made from organic skimmed milk, using lactose as the primary carbohydrate. Organic vegetable oils provide the essential fats needed for energy and vitamin absorption. Essential nutrients are at their highest levels, such as Vitamin D in levels of 600 IU daily, as per CDC guidelines. Iron is added for blood health, and DHA/ALA support toddler eye and brain development.

Prebiotics and probiotics in these formulas continue building on the delicate gut microbiome that has been created with previous HiPP stages formulas.

HiPP Dutch Formula Stage 4

Dutch HiPP Formula makes a very popular stage 4 milk called Junior Combiotik. This HiPP Dutch Formula Stage 4 has significantly higher levels of calcium and Vitamin D compared to regular cow milk, and is intended for toddlers aged 2 years and above.

Like other stages, HiPP Dutch Stage 4 comes in an 800g can with an included measuring 3.6g scoop. HiPP Dutch Formula Stage 4 is used as a supplement to other solid foods, fortifying essential nutrients in a diet that is not yet nutritionally complete.

HiPP Dutch Formula Stage 4 contains slightly higher saturated fat (1.4g/100ml) for active toddlers.

HiPP 1+ Years Combiotic Kindermilch Formula

The first step in an ongoing nutritional journey for toddlers aged 12 months and up is HiPP 1+ Years Combiotic Kindermilch Formula. This toddler formula focuses on higher levels of Vitamin D than traditional baby formulas. HiPP stage 4 milk is a natural transition from any previous HiPP milk. Kindermilch 1+ is can be followed by Kindermilch 2+ once a baby turns 2 years of age.

HiPP Organic Milk For 2 Years Old

Once a toddler turns 2 years old, HiPP Organic Milk For 2 Years Old is useful for toddlers to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D. Kindermilch 2+ is HiPP's most popular Combiotic Kindermilch Formula. At 1-2 meals per day, each 600g box lasts about 2 weeks.

HiPP Vitamin D

10-30% of toddlers aged 2 and above become Vitamin D deficient in winter months. HiPP Formula Stage 4 is specifically designed to fortify Vitamin D levels when a child is likely to not be getting enough, for example during winter months in the northern hemisphere.

One 10 month HiPP study showed that toddlers who used HiPP formula Stage 4 had significantly improved levels of Vitamin D compared to a cow milk control group. Vitamin D is often mentioned in reviews for Dutch HiPP Formula, with parents calling out that HiPP Stage 4 is an essential part of their toddlers mixed diet plan.