Your little one is growing bigger and stronger by the minute! To help them thrive during this exciting next stage of development, HiPP Stage 3 baby formula is meticulously crafted to meet the nutritional needs of your 10 or 12-month-old, depending on the specific product. Stage 3 formula delivers a bountiful combination of essential nutrients and clean ingredients adapted to complement your child's expanding diet.
With decades of experience in crafting premium organic formulas, HiPP is dedicated to thoughtfully selecting the most nourishing and high-quality ingredients to give your baby the healthiest start in life. All of their formulas are proudly non-GMO and free of added sugars, artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives. For added peace of mind, HiPP Stage 3 formula undergoes rigorous controls and checks to provide your little one with the safest ingredients. Let's take a closer look at what's inside each organic formula:
Protein and Carbohydrates
HiPP Stage 3 uses lactose as the main carbohydrate source, allowing for a gentle supply of energy that mimics human milk. While HiPP Dutch and HiPP UK are all fully based on lactose, HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 German also includes mild organic starch to improve the consistency of the milk and help babies feel satiated. Finally, all Stage 3 formula from HiPP is adapted to be casein dominant, like mature breast milk, which can help support your baby's energy needs.
Vitamins and Minerals
HiPP Stage 3 features increased levels of iron, iodine, calcium, and vitamin D, which are nutrients that are particularly important during this developmental stage. Iron is essential for blood formation and cognitive development; iodine supports thyroid function, and the combination of calcium and vitamin D contributes to bone strength.
Other Valuable Nutrients
A key ingredient in all HiPP Stage 3 formula is prebiotics, more specifically, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) from lactose. Prebiotics are fibers that help feed beneficial gut bacteria. By including GOS in their milk, HiPP Stage 3 formula offers numerous health benefits, including aiding the development of a balanced gut microflora, supporting digestion, and softening stools. All HiPP German and Dutch formulas use probiotics in addition to prebiotics for maximum gut wellness! These tummy-friendly ingredients come in handy while your little one is getting used to new solid foods.
The special probiotics used in HiPP organic formula are called natural lactic acid culture, and HiPP originally extracted these probiotics from real breast milk! Probiotics help support your baby's immune function, reducing the risk of infections. Finally, HiPP Stage 3 formula is also enriched with essential fatty acids DHA (Omega-3) and ARA (Omega-6). This rich nutritional profile allows HiPP Stage 3 to support your child's brain function, nerve cell development, and visual acuity during a critical period of development.
HiPP 3 baby formula is available in several variations, including Dutch, German, and UK versions. Each of these European countries has specific requirements regarding formulas' nutritional profiles, and HiPP modifies its formulation to meet those requirements. Although there is a lot of overlap between them, we'll discuss the differences between them next.
HiPP organic formula Stage 3 Dutch stands out from the crowd thanks to its easy-to-digest formulation with unique components inspired by breast milk. We are talking about the thoughtful combination of pre- and probiotics. In fact, these organic ingredients are the root of the HiPP Bio Combiotik 3 name- Bio meaning organic, and Combiotik referring the combination of prebiotics and probiotics. Not all variations include both ingredients, but by doing so, HiPP Dutch formula Stage 3 is extra-gentle on tummies, making it a great choice for little ones with mild digestive issues like constipation, for example.
Another noteworthy quality of HiPP Combiotic 3 is that the only carbohydrate is lactose. Moreover, it uses Metafolin in place of folic acid as a source of vitamin B9. Folic acid is synthetically produced and tends to be absorbed less effectively by our bodies compared to Metafolin. Additionally, Metafolin offers the same form of folate that naturally occurs in breast milk. Thus, if you want the closest alternative to breastfeeding, HiPP Dutch 3 can be a great option!
Of course, we can't forget about the packaging, as many parents pay special attention to it. HiPP Combiotik Stage 3 comes in metal cans containing 800g of formula powder. This might be a good choice for parents who worry about their formula boxes getting damaged during transportation or storage, and it also makes it more convenient to scoop from compared to HiPP Stage 3 formula packaged in a box.
HiPP Stage 3 German, also known as HiPP Combiotik 3, is another variation that offers pre- and probiotics perfect for sensitive tummies. The German formula version contains Metafolin, similar to HiPP Stage 3 Dutch. However, unlike HiPP Dutch, this HiPP Stage 3 formula uses mild organic starch as a complementary carbohydrate. In addition to making HiPP Combiotic Stage 3 creamier, it can help babies feel full for longer. Another notable difference is that HiPP German is available in 600g cardboard boxes.
HiPP Stage 3 UK organic toddler milk contains prebiotics only. Even though there are no added probiotics, HiPP UK can offer countless benefits for your child's digestion. And because this formula is lactose-based (just like the Dutch variation), it's easy to digest. Another unique feature of the UK variation is vitamin B9 source. Unlike the Dutch and German versions, HiPP Stage 3 UK contains folic acid instead of Metafolin. This HiPP toddler formula comes in cardboard boxes, each containing 800 g of formula. Thus, the UK variation offers more formula powder per box compared to HiPP German.
HiPP Stage 3 organic formula is suited for babies from 10+ months in the case of HiPP Dutch and German, whereas HiPP UK toddler formula is for little ones 12 months and up. All HiPP Stage 2 formulas can be combined with breastfeeding or when not breastfeeding and are specifically designed to help support a solid food diet ensuring your baby is nourished and happy.
HiPP is a top choice for countless parents; one of the biggest benefits of the Stage 3 formula by HiPP is its clean ingredient list. HiPP Stage 3 formula is produced under strict regulations that surpass EU organic standards. They're from GMOs, artificial additives, and added sugars. Moreover, all the ingredients that go into these formulas are thoughtfully chosen to mimic breast milk offering a balanced combination of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients. HiPP Stage 3 formula is designed to be easy to digest and supports your baby's healthy gut microflora!
