Kendamil Baby Formula

About Kendamil

Kendamil formulas are crafted with the world’s most sustainable and traceable ingredients in the English Lake District. Kendamil proudly developed a whole milk baby formula without the use of palm and soy oils. It was even trusted by the British Royal Family and babies absolutely love the taste of it!

Guide to Kendamil Formulas

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What are the benefits of Kendamil Baby Formula?

The farms of Kendamil are Red-Tractor accredited, meaning that food is traceable, safe to eat and has been produced responsibly.

Rather than other formulas that use a skimmed milk base formulated with processed vegetable oils, Kendamil uses the whole milk base with the highest quality full-cream ingredients.

The quality of the milk used by Kendamil is typically overlooked. The full cream milk (tastes phenomenal) and contains a vital component of breast milk, called milk fat globule membrane (MFGM). MFGM has been associated with enhanced cognitive development and neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants.

Kendamil has also been offering goat milk baby formulas since 2017. Goat milk formulas contain full cream A2 goat milk plus goat whey, which are suitable for babies who are not settling on cow’s milk and have digestive issues.

Pros of Kendamil Baby Formula:

Nutritionally advanced formulations with close-to-nature ingredients.
EU and British Soil Association Certified Organic.
Use of whole milk base, which naturally contains MFGM. MFGM has been scientifically proven to enhance cognitive function in infants.
Allergy-friendly (no palm oil, fish oils, and soy).
Perfect for babies with sensitive tummies.
The only organic formula containing HMOs, especially 3’-GL, prevents your baby’s digestive system from pathogens.
Omega 3 and 6 are sourced from plant-based algae oils (no fish oils).
No more colic, constipation, or allergies.
Environmentally friendly, vegetarian friendly.

Important ingredients contained within the Kendamil baby formulas:

Lactose with a Low Glycemic Index.
Plant-Based DHA and ARA.
Whole Milk as a Natural Mammal Fat Source.
Prebiotics (GOS, FOS)
Full Cream A2 Milk in Goat Milk Formulas
Vitamin A, C, D, and Zinc.

With Kendamil, you’ll never see:

Sugars
Palm oil
Fish oils
Soy
Starch/Cornstarch
Maltodextrin
Cheap Fillers and Processed Substitutes, such as Corn Syrup
GMOs
Gluten
Synthetic Preservatives
Hormones or Antibiotics

Why is Kendamil formula so good?

Kendamil formulas are a lactose-based style of baby formula, closely mirroring natural human breast milk. Most American baby formulas use either corn syrup or sugar as their source of carbohydrate, but Kendamil formulas use lactose - which is naturally sweet and babies love the taste of it.

Is Kendamil formula good for babies?

Kendamil is good for babies because it contains only natural ingredients and does not have any GMO's, no soy, no corn syrup, and no artificial sugars. Kendamil formulas are also vegetarian friendly because they use algae instead of using fish oil as their source of omega-3 DHA ARA.

Where can I buy Kendamil formula?

Kendamil formulas have been increasingly available for sale in the USA across some select retailers, although Kendamil's availability is very limited. Kendamil demand has grown significantly since mid 2022 which means that it is often out of stock at many stores. For the best availability you can buy Kendamil online - Organic Life Start is one of the largest distributors of Kendamil formula in the USA.

How to mix Kendamil formula?

Kendamil formulas are age-specific, so it is important to prepare them according to your baby's age and the stage formula that you are preparing. Younger babies will eat Kendamil more frequently, whereas older toddlers will use Kendamil as a supplement to other foods. You can find the mixing instructions on the back of Kendamil cans, or for a summary of Kendamil mixing instructions you can view our Kendamil product pages.

Which Kendamil formula is best?

Perhaps a bit confusingly, Kendamil's most popular formula is called "Kendamil Organic", which is an organic cow milk formula. More recently Kendamil launched Kendamil Classic, which is a non-organic version of their original most popular baby formula. Kendamil Goat is a goat milk alternative for parents with babies who have lactose intolerance.

How long does Kendamil formula last?

Once opened, a can of Kendamil formula should be used within 4 weeks. You should store Kendamil formula in a cool and dry place, out of sunlight. Be careful not to contaminate your Kendamil with foreign substances - always make sure to close the lid properly when storing Kendamil. A typical can of Kendamil will have between 180 and 210 scoops of formula.

Who makes Kendamil formula?

Kendamil formula is made by a family owned company in the UK, and is sold worldwide to parents who are looking for a distinctly clean and healthy baby formula that is good tasting and nutritionally complete.

Kendamil Formula Stages

Lebenswert comes in three stages (stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3). Each stage is age specific and needs to be given to a baby of the appropriate age. It is important to give your baby the correct stage so that they are given the adequate nutrients that are intended for a specific age.

Kendamil Stage 1 Formulas are for infants 0-6 months of age

Kendamil Organic Stage 1 Formula (0-6 months): Kendamil Organic Stage 1
Kendamil Goat Stage 1 Baby Formula (0-6 months): Kendamil Goat Stage 1
Kendamil Classic Stage 1 Baby Formula (0-6 months): Kendamil Classic Stage 1

Kendamil Stage 2 Formulas are for babies 6-12 months of age

Kendamil Organic Stage 2 Formula (6-12 months): Kendamil Organic Stage 2
Kendamil Goat Stage 2 Baby Formula (6-12 months): Kendamil Goat Stage 2
Kendamil Classic Stage 2 Baby Formula (6-12 months): Kendamil Classic Stage 2

Kendamil Stage 3 Formulas are for toddlers 12+ months of age

Kendamil Organic Stage 3 Formula (12+ months): Kendamil Organic Stage 3
Kendamil Goat Stage 3 Baby Formula (12+ months): Kendamil Goat Stage 3
Kendamil Classic Dutch Stage 3 Baby Formula (12+ months): Kendamil Classic Stage 3

Kendamil Organic Formula Comparison Chart

Do you want to supplement your baby with the world’s highest quality baby formula but can’t decide which formula to give? Kendamil believes your little one deserves the best baby formula closest to breast milk. To help you find the RIGHT product for your baby, we have curated the Kendamil Organic Formula Comparison Chart:

Kendamil Organic	Age	Why choose?	EU Certified Organic	Natural Prebiotics	Probiotics	DHA/ARA	HMO's	Palm Oil	Soy	Maltodextrin	Starch	Lactose	Whey
Kendamil Cow Stage 1	0-6 months	Kendamil sources full cream whole milk from Red Tractor accredited farms to provide full nutrition to your little one.	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Kendamil Cow Stage 2	6-12 months		Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Kendamil Cow Stage 3	12+ months		Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes

Kendamil Classic	Age	Why choose?	EU Certified Organic	Natural Prebiotics	Probiotics	DHA/ARA	HMO's	Palm Oil	Soy	Maltodextrin	Starch	Lactose	Whey
Kendamil Classic Stage 1	0-6 months	Kendamil Classic is made from full cream cow's milk, with plant based DHA added, and excludes nasty palm oil.	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Kendamil Classic Stage 2	6-12 months		No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Kendamil Classic Stage 3	12+ months		No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes

Kendamil Goat	Age	Why choose?	EU Certified Organic	Natural Prebiotics	Probiotics	DHA/ARA	HMO's	Palm Oil	Soy	Maltodextrin	Starch	Lactose	Whey
Kendamil Goat Stage 1	0-6 months	Kendamil goat formula is ideal for infant who have digestive issues or are allergic to cow’s milk formula.	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Kendamil Goat Stage 2	6-12 months		No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Kendamil Goat Stage 3	12+ months		No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes

Organic Life Start Answers

What makes a good baby formula?

Choosing the right baby formula doesn't need to be complicated. Start by understanding these seven considerations about newborn nutrition and meal addatives, which are the main differentiators in baby formulas.

1. Choosing A Carbohydrate

Lactose Carbohydrates

Natural breast milk is full of lactose as the main carbohydrate. Formulas that are abundant in lactose will be the most similar to breast milk. Even from an early age, most infants have the lactase enzyme that allows them to digest and absorb lactose carbohydrates. Infants that are abnormally sensitive to lactose can be placed on special low-in-lactose formulas that are goats milk based.

Babies that consume lactose from an early age are faster to develop healthy gut bacteria. In comparison to processed and refined sugars, lactose has a lower glycemic index, aiding in the absorbtion of calcium.

Lactose-rich formulas are more typical in European baby formulas than US formulas. You can identify a lactose based formula by looking at the ingredients list. Read the ingredients and find formulas that are based on cow's milk, "organic cow's milk," or "organic skimmed milk" to identify formulas that contain lactose.

Refined Sugar Carbohydrates

Unlike European formulas, US formulas use corn syrup, processed sugars, syrup solids, or brown rice addatives. These ingredients represent the carbohydrate component of US baby formulas, and unfortunately these ingredients are ultimately less healthy than natural lactose found in cow's milk.

In fact, processed sugar addatives are banned in European formulas due to concerns about childhood obesity. Formulas that use sugars as the carb base are considerably more processed than formulas high in lactose.

If your family has a history of obesity or diabetes, it is especially important to consider which type of carbohydrate is the best for babies.

Organic Life Start only delivers lactose-rich formulas because we believe they are genuinely healthier than sugar based alternatives.

2. Prebiotics vs. Probiotics

What are prebiotics?

Prebiotics help develop natural gut bacteria, and are found in natural breast milk. Prebiotics actually aren't digested by your baby's organism, but rather when consumed they help develop cultures of bacteria that "kickstart" your baby's tummy to eventually transition into eating more "adult like" foods. Baby's that are breastfed receive natural prebiotics, so it is important to consider formulas (breast milk supplements) that are high in prebiotics.

As baby's consume prebiotics, their microbiome develops and prepares them for solid foods. Many of Organic Life Start's formulas contain prebiotics. You can find formulas with prebiotics by checking the ingredients list to find prebiotics like Fructooligasaccharides (FOS) and Galactooligosaccharides (GOS).

What are probiotics?

A baby's gut is full of natural bacteria, called probiotics. As a baby ages and matures, this bacteria develops and becomes more complex over time.

Breast milk makes up about 30% of a newborns probiotics. If a baby will not be breastfed, or not breastfed for very long, it is important to consider how you will substitute for these naturally occurring probiotics. Diets low in probiotics will lead to much slower development of your baby's gut, and can increase the likelihood of food-based sensitivities later in life. Probiotics also help your baby's immune response, prevent eczema, and reduce colic. If you see the ingredients Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium then you are choosing a formula that contains probiotics.

Our opinion is that probiotics should be strongly considered when looking for a new formula, or looking to switch formulas towards a healther alternative.

HiPP Dutch products are rich in probiotics.

3. DHA and ARA

What is DHA?

DHA, also known as Omega 3, is a long chain fatty acid that is critical to the development of fatty soft tissues such as a baby's eyes and brain. In fact, DHA is so helpful in improved brain development that it is a mandatory component of all European infant formulas. All Organic Life Start formulas contain DHA.

Natural DHA is found in breastmilk, and is a naturally ocurring nutrient. If you are considering formula for your baby, DHA addatives should be a must-have because babies do not produce as much DHA as is required to support growth spurts and early stage mental development.

What is ARA?

Similar to DHA, ARA is another naturally ocurring fatty acid found in breastmilk. ARA helps regulate inflammation and improves the connectivity of neurological synapses.

Formulas rich in ARA are preferrable to those that do not have ARA (or those that contain very little ARA).

4. Formula Preservatives

Preservatives improve shelf life, but can be toxic.

Synthetic prefervatives such as ascorbic palmitate and beta carotene are commonly found in US made formulas. Synthetic preservatives are often much harder for the body to digest and can build up over time, especially when consumed from a young age.

While the intent of preservatives is to extend shelf life, the reality is that these preservatives allow manufacturers to extend the time in which they can sell very old product stock. Natural formulas with dehydrated milk have equally long shelf life, but do not contain toxic preservatives. Synthetic preservatives are banned in European formulas, which should make anyone think twice before committing to ingredients they can't pronounce.

5. Nutrients

Avoid man-made nutrients in baby formulas

Early stage development is a sensitive period of time for our little one's life. Many synthetic nutrients are inherently toxic or are processed with highly toxic solvents. Manufacturers prefer to use these nutrients over naturally ocurring nutrients because they are cheaper to source and can be delivered to manufacturing facilities in quantities that will last a manufacturer several years worth of formula.

Avoid nutrients such as lutein, lycopene, taurine, L-carnitine, and L-methionine. All of these man made nutrients are banned in European formulas, but unfortunately are commonplace in US manufactured formulas.

6. Palm vs. Soy

Palm oil in baby formula

Palm oil is commonly found in both US and European baby formulas. Palm oil may cause some digestive issues such as gassiness, but if your baby experiences gassiness you can opt for a formula that is low in palm oil or palm oil free. Palm oil is generally accepted as a healthier alternative to soy oil.

Soy oil in baby formula

A formula that does not contain palm oil will most likely contain soy oil. For some children, soy oil is a bit easier to digest, however there is evidence that consumption of soy oil early in life leads to severe menstural cramps later in life. Palm oil is considered the safer option between palm and soy oils.

7. 360 Balanced Formulas

The best formulas are inherently simple in composition.

A balanced baby diet should take similar considerations into account as you would with your own diet. The only difference is that because a baby's stomach is still developing, it is more sensitive to what you put into it.

When choosing a baby formula and reading formula ingredients lists, pay special attention to the types of carbohydrates, the sources of fats, whether a formula contains healthy supplements like as DHA and ARA, and whether a formula is free of man-made and toxic preservatives.

Give your newborn the best start in life by choosing healthy baby formulas.