Holle PRE (0-6months) Organic (Bio) Infant Milk Formula (400g/14oz)

Due to new EU regulations Holle PRE now contains DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is great for healthy brain function and cognitive development in babies. This is a healthy and positive change.

Holle formula comes from cows raised on biodynamic (Demeter) farms that strictly adhere to EU organic regulations and the more stringent international Demeter regulations. This is the newest Holle version and does not contain maltodextrin.

•   From birth to 6 months
• 1 box includes 1 sealed bag
• 400g (14.1 ounces) which makes 90 fluid ounces of formula
• Easy to digest
• Contains DHA
• Gluten Free
• Lactose as the only carbohydrate
• No added sugar
• No steroids, hormones, antibiotics, or GMO ingredients
• No added sugar, gluten, egg, wheat, or preservatives
• Does NOT contain Brown rice syrup or fluoride
• Highest European Organic standard
• Made in Germany

This new formula contains lactose compared to their conventional formulas, which contain maltodextrin. Additionally conventional infant formulas have vegetable oils as the source of fat whilst the new Holle PRE Formula is the first one to include Demeter milk fat so that amount of refined vegetable oils is reduced. The combination of plant and milk fat provides an optimal fat composition in the initial milk. 

Holle Organic cow milk formula stage PRE is suitable from birth onwards or when transitioning from breastfeeding. Holle only uses premium quality Demeter certified milk to make its organic baby formula. Holle formula is made from 99% organically grown ingredients and the remaining 1% are vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for a baby’s development. 

Whole milk**, whey powder* (partly demineralised), vegetable oils* (palm oil*, rapeseed oil*, sunflower oil*), lactose*, skimmed milk powder**, calcium carbonate, vitamin C, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, vitamin E, ferrous lactate, zinc sulphate, niacin, calcium-Dpantothenate, copper sulphate, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese sulphate, potassium iodate, folic acid, vitamin K, sodium selenate, vitamin D

*from organic agriculture
**from biodynamic agriculture
Countries of origin of the main ingredients: Germany

Nutritional facts per 100 ml:

• Energy: 277 kJ - 66 kcal
• Fat of which:: 3.3 g
• Saturated fatty acid: / 0.9 g
• Monounsaturated fatty acids: 1.8 g
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 0.6 g
• Linoleic acid: 533 mg
• α - Linoleic acid: 53 mg
• DHA: 15 mg
• ARA: 15 mg
• Carbohydrates of which: 7.8 g
• Sugar: 7.8 g
• Lactose: 7.8 g
• Protein: 1.3 g
• Vitamin A: 53.6 µg RE
• Vitamin D: 1.5 µg
• Vitamin E: 0.88 mg
• Vitamin K: 5.3 µg
• Vitamin C: 5.9 mg
• Vitamin B1 - Thiamine: 0.034 mg
• Vitamin B2 - Riboflavine: 0.17 mg
• Niacin: 0.34 mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.029 mg
• Folic acid: 9.88 µg
• Folate: 16.5 µg DFE
• Vitamin B12: 0.13 µg
• Biotin: 1.6 µg
• Pantothenic acid: 0.34 mg
• Potassium: 80.4 mg
• Chloride: 49.8 mg
• Calcium: 58.6 mg
• Phosphorus: 35.1 mg
• Magnesium: 5.28 mg
• Iron: 0.53 mg
• Zinc: 0.44 mg
• Copper: 0.054 mg
• Manganese: 0.0051 mg
• Fluoride: < 0.01 mg
• Selenium: 3.8 µg
• Iodine:13.9 µg
• Sodium: 23 mg
• Cholin: 22 mg
• Inositol: 4.5 mg
• L-Carnitine: 2.1 mg

Ratio of Formula to Water 

The ratio is 1 to 1. One unpacked scoop of formula (using the scoop provided in every box of formula) to one ounce of water.

Formula Preparation Instructions 

1. Clean everything (bottle, teat and ring) in boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes
2. Boil new clean water using the volumes in the feeding tables below. Do not use microwaved, artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water
3.  Cool to optimal mixing temperature: 122 F / 50 C
4.  Fill 2/3 of the bottle with the clean boiled water
5.  Using the measuring spoon provided and according to the instructions, add the correct number of scoops - 1 scoop per 1 fluid ounce of water
6.  Level off with the back of a clean dry knife. Do not compress the powder
7.  Close the bottle
8.  Shake well until dissolved (more than 15 seconds). A small foam later should disappear by itself after a short time
9.  Add remaining water and shake lightly again until solution is evenly distributed and diluted
10.  Hold the bottle under cold running water. Cool to drinking temperature: 98.6 F / 37 C
11.  Always test the temperature
12.  Ready to feed!

Can I prepare the formula without boiling the water? 

While many parents do not boil the water they are preparing the formula with, it is advised to do so as it can eliminate bacteria. 

Care Instructions 

•  Store formula powder in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate
•  Keep airtight and use within 3 weeks
•  Do not add extra scoops of powder or mix with anything else (such as regular cow milk)
•  If left sitting at room temperature, you should use a bottle of prepared formula within 1 hour
•  If refrigerated, a prepared bottle of formula should be used within 2-12 hours
•  Expiration date is indicated on each box in the European format Day/Month/Year

Feeding Chart