Kendamil Formula Preparation Guide
Kendamil is the only British-made organic formula, a whole-milk, palm-oil-free recipe. Here's how to prepare it, the right water temperature, a full feeding chart, and what its key ingredients mean.
📍 Made in the United Kingdom
How to mix Kendamil
1 level scoop per 1 fl oz (30 ml) of water
level scoop : water
158°F / 70°C
mixing temperature
98.6°F / 37°C
drinking temperature
- Sterilise the bottle, teat and ring in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Boil fresh water and cool it to 158°F / 70°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.
Water temperature safety note: WHO and NHS advise mixing powdered formula with water at 70°C (158°F) to kill bacteria such as Cronobacter, because powdered formula is not sterile. Some European probiotic formulas (such as HiPP and Holle) specify a lower temperature, around 50°C (122°F), to protect their live cultures, which is a deliberate manufacturer trade-off. Always follow the temperature printed on your can and your pediatrician's advice.
Kendamil 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
UK guidance (NHS) recommends preparing formula with water cooled to no less than 70°C to kill bacteria, then cooling the bottle to body temperature before feeding. Store powder cool and dry, use within 3 weeks of opening, and never re-heat leftover formula. Always follow the instructions on your current can.
Kendamil's key ingredients explained
| On the can (English) | In English |
|---|---|
| Whole milk | Full-fat milk, natural source of milk fat, so no palm oil is needed |
| Lactose | The natural sugar in milk and breast milk (no corn syrup) |
| Plant-based DHA | Omega-3 for brain & eye development, from algae (not fish) |
| GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) | Prebiotic fibre to support gut bacteria |
| No palm oil / no fish oil | Kendamil's recipe omits both |
Always follow the instructions on your can and your pediatrician's advice. This page is an English-language summary for imported European formula and is not a substitute for the manufacturer's printed instructions.