HiPP Formula Preparation Guide
Your HiPP can is printed in German and Dutch. Here's exactly what the label says in English, how to mix it, the right water temperatures, and a full feeding chart by age.
📍 Made in Germany & the Netherlands
How to mix HiPP
- Sterilise the bottle, teat and ring in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Boil fresh water and cool it to 122°F / 50°C. Don't use microwaved, softened or repeatedly boiled water.
- Fill the bottle with about ⅔ of the water from the feeding chart below.
- Add the correct number of level scoops, 1 level scoop per 1 fl oz (30 ml) of water. Level off with a clean, dry knife; never pack the powder.
- Close and shake well (15+ seconds) until fully dissolved.
- Add the remaining water and shake lightly again.
- Cool under cold running water to 98.6°F / 37°C and always test on your wrist before feeding.
HiPP feeding chart
| Age | Water | Level scoops | Bottle when made | Bottles / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 2 oz | 2 | 2⅓ oz | 5 to 7 |
| Week 2 | 3 oz | 3 | 3⅓ oz | 5 to 7 |
| Weeks 3 to 4 | 4 oz | 4 | 4½ oz | 5 to 6 |
| Month 2 | 5 oz | 5 | 5½ oz | 5 |
| Months 3 to 4 | 6 oz | 6 | 6⅔ oz | 5 |
| Month 5 | 7 oz | 7 | 7⅔ oz | 5 |
| 6 months +* | 5 to 7 oz | 5 to 7 | 5½ to 8⅓ oz | 2 to 3 |
*Alongside age-appropriate solid foods. Ratio: 1 level scoop per 1 fl oz (30 ml) of water.
Storage & care
Store HiPP powder in a cool, dry place, do not refrigerate. Keep the pack airtight and use within 3 weeks of opening. Use a prepared bottle within 2 hours and never re-heat leftover formula.
Frequently asked questions
Where is HiPP formula made?
HiPP is manufactured in Germany, and HiPP Dutch is produced in the Netherlands. Every HiPP formula is certified organic to the EU's strict standards.
What water temperature should I use for HiPP formula?
Mix HiPP with boiled water cooled to about 50°C (122°F), then cool the finished bottle to body temperature, around 37°C (98.6°F), and always test it before feeding.
How many scoops of HiPP formula per bottle?
Use one level scoop of powder for every 1 fl oz (30 ml) of water. See the feeding chart above for the exact amount at your baby's age.
Is HiPP formula safe?
Yes. HiPP meets the EU's strict organic and infant-formula regulations, which limit additives such as corn syrup and require DHA, standards that are generally tighter than US rules.
Label Translation, What the HiPP label says, in English
| On the can (German / Dutch) | In English |
|---|---|
| Zubereitung / Bereiding | Preparation |
| Messlöffel / Maatschepje | Measuring scoop |
| 1 gestrichener Messlöffel | 1 level scoop (not packed) |
| abgekochtes Wasser / afgekookt water | Boiled (then cooled) water |
| auf ca. 50 °C abgekühlt | Cooled to approx. 50°C / 122°F |
| Alter / Leeftijd | Age |
| Anzahl der Mahlzeiten | Number of feeds per day |
| Vor Gebrauch schütteln | Shake before use |
| Nach dem Öffnen innerhalb 3 Wochen verbrauchen | Use within 3 weeks of opening |