Holle Formula Preparation Guide
Your Holle can is printed in German. 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
How to mix Holle
- 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.
Holle 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 Holle powder in a cool, dry place, do not refrigerate. Keep airtight and use within 2 to 3 weeks of opening. Use a prepared bottle within 2 hours and never re-heat leftover formula.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Holle formula made?
Holle is made in Germany using Demeter-certified biodynamic farming, a standard that goes beyond organic on animal welfare and soil practices.
What does Demeter / biodynamic mean on Holle?
Demeter is a biodynamic certification stricter than EU Organic, covering animal welfare, biodiversity and farm self-sufficiency. Holle pioneered biodynamic infant nutrition.
How many scoops of Holle formula per bottle?
Use one level scoop of powder for every 1 fl oz (30 ml) of water. Always confirm against the scoop and chart on your current can.
Label Translation, What the Holle label says, in English
| On the can (German) | In English |
|---|---|
| Zubereitung | Preparation |
| Messlöffel | Measuring scoop |
| 1 gestrichener Messlöffel | 1 level scoop (not packed) |
| abgekochtes Wasser | Boiled (then cooled) water |
| auf ca. 50 °C abgekühlt | Cooled to approx. 50°C / 122°F |
| Demeter / Bio | Demeter biodynamic / Organic certified |
| Alter | Age |
| Anzahl der Mahlzeiten | Number of feeds per day |
| Nach dem Öffnen innerhalb 2-3 Wochen verbrauchen | Use within 2 to 3 weeks of opening |