Due to new EU regulations Holle Stage 4 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.

About the Formula

Holle Stage 4 only uses high-quality EU organic milk to make its organic baby formula. Suitable for drinking as a part of a mixed diet or for the preparation of porridge. 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.

Holle Organic Growing Up Milk is filling and corresponds to the increasing nutritional needs of a baby and the proteins included are suitable for the relative age.

Ingredients

Skimmed milk *, whey product * (partly demineralized), vegetable oils * (palm oil *, rapeseed oil *, sunflower oil *), skimmed milk powder *, starch *, maltodextrin *, calcium carbonate, vitamin C, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, iron lactate, vitamin E, zinc sulfate , Niacin, calcium D-pantothenate, copper sulfate, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese sulfate, potassium iodate, folic acid, vitamin K, sodium selenate, vitamin D. * from organic farming Country of origin of the main products: Germany, Austria

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts Per 100ml :

• Energy 282/67 kJ/Kcal
• Total Fat 2.9 g
• Saturated fatty acids 1 g
• Monosaturated fatty acids 1.3 g
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids 0.6 g
• Total Carbs 8.4 g
• Sugar 6 g
• Starch 1.7 g
• Fiber 0 g
• Protein 1.9 g
• Vitamin A 71 mcg
• Vitamin D 1.3 mcg
• Vitamin E 1.8 mg
• Vitamin K 9.8 mcg
• Vitamin C 12 mg
• Thiamine 0.1 mg
• Riboflavin 0.2 mg
• Niacin 0.6 mg
• Vitamin B6 0.06 mg
• Folic Acid 26 mcg
• Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
• Biotin 2.7 mcg
• Pantothenic Acid 0.7 mg
• Sodium 0.03 g
• Potassium 95 mg
• Chloride 50 mg
• Calcium 85 mg
• Phosphorous 52 mg
• Magnesium 8 mg
• Iron 1 mg
• Zinc 0.7 mg
• Copper 0.05 mg
• Manganese 0.017 mg
• Flouride 0.005 mg
• Selenium 2 mcg
• Iodine 19 mcg

Preparation

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