Holle Stage 1 Cow Formula
What is Holle Stage 1?
Holle Stage 1 is a nutritionally complete first infant milk suitable from birth. It can be used as your baby's only source of nutrition or alongside breastfeeding through the first six months. It provides the energy, vitamins and minerals your newborn needs during this important early period of growth.
What makes Holle Stage 1 different?
Holle Stage 1 is made in Germany to Demeter biodynamic standards — the strictest form of organic certification, going well beyond regular EU organic in how the farms, animals and ingredients are managed. It contains no added sugar, no GMO ingredients and no artificial additives, just wholesome organic nutrition your newborn can rely on.
Holle PRE vs Stage 1: which to choose?
Both are suitable from birth; the difference is the carbohydrate:
| Holle PRE | Holle Stage 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable from | Birth | Birth |
| Carbohydrate | Lactose only | Lactose + organic maltodextrin |
| Texture | Closest to breast milk | Slightly more filling |
| Often chosen for | Newborns / combination feeding | Hungrier babies |
Holle Stage 1 variants
Depending on the version, Holle Stage 1 is available in different country recipes (such as German and Dutch) and includes an A2 cow milk option, made using milk from cows that naturally produce only A2 beta-casein — a gentler protein type. Check each product for the exact recipe.
Which Holle stage comes next?
Move on to Holle Stage 2 from around six months, and Stage 3 (and Stage 4) as your baby grows. Browse all stages in the Holle cow milk range.
Prefer goat milk?
Holle also offers goat milk formula suitable from birth.
Holle Stage 1 formula Canada
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holle Stage 1 suitable from birth?
Yes. Holle Stage 1 is a first infant milk suitable from birth to 6 months, on its own or alongside breastfeeding.
What is the difference between Holle PRE and Stage 1?
PRE contains only lactose as its carbohydrate; Stage 1 adds organic maltodextrin, making it slightly more filling — often better suited to hungrier babies.
Is Holle Stage 1 cow or goat milk?
This collection is Holle's cow milk Stage 1, including an A2 option. If you'd prefer goat, see Holle goat milk formula.
Is Holle Stage 1 organic?
Yes — it's certified organic and made to the stricter Demeter biodynamic standard.
Do you ship Holle Stage 1 to Canada?
Yes. We ship across Canada with tracked delivery. See our shipping information.