How to Prepare HiPP Formula (Every Stage)

For many parents, choosing an organic infant formula is only the first step. Once your box of HiPP arrives, the next question is often just as important: how do you prepare it correctly? Whether you are using Stage 1 for a newborn, transitioning to Stage 2, preparing HiPP HA for a baby with sensitive digestion, or feeding with HiPP Dutch, proper formula preparation matters.

Like all powdered formula, HiPP formula must be prepared carefully to ensure your baby receives the intended nutrition while reducing contamination risks. Water temperature, scoop measurements, bottle sterilization, and storage all play an important role.

This guide covers how to prepare HiPP formula across every stage, including mixing instructions, feeding charts, storage guidance, and ingredient information.

HiPP formula uses lactose as the primary carbohydrate source. The only exception is HiPP Comfort, which uses a mix of lactose, maltodextrin, and starch. HiPP formula is intended as a complete baby formula and may be used as a sole source of nutrition when breastfeeding is not possible or when supplementing. HiPP Growing Up Milk, however, is intended for toddlers 12 months and beyond, and is meant as a supplmenet to a solid food diet. 

Here are some of the ingredients you'll find in HiPP formula:

*Some HiPP organic formula varieties contain palm oil, while others do not.

Before you prepare HiPP formula, always start with clean hands and sterilized equipment. This applies to:

• Bottles

• Nipples

• Caps

• Measuring spoons

• Mixing surfaces

Always follow the instructions on your specific box of HiPP formula, as feeding amounts may vary by formula stage.

Step 1: Boil Water

Fresh water is required for formula preparation because formula powder is not fully sterile. Although it is manufactured in a safe and hygienic environment, there may still be a very small number of germs present. 

1. You may use tap water or filtered water to prepare the formula. 

2. Boil the water in a kettle or pot. 

3. After boiling, allow the freshly boiled water to cool. HiPP preparation instructions typically recommend mixing at around 40-50 °C, or approximately 104-120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Using boiled water that is too hot may damage sensitive probiotics or other nutrients. Water that is too cool may not dissolve the formula powder properly.

Never prepare infant formula with water straight from the tap without boiling.

Step 2: Add Water to the Bottle

1. Once the water has cooled to approximately 104-120°F, pour the recommended amount into your sterilized bottle.

2. HiPP formulas generally use 30ml or 1 fluid ounce of water per level scoop

Always check your formula's specific feeding chart.

Step 3: Use the Scoop Correctly

Every box of HiPP Organic Formula includes a measuring spoon. To use the scoop correctly:

1. Fill the scoop loosely with formula powder

2. Do not pack the powder down

3. Use the built-in leveling edge

4. Make a level scoop, not a heaping scoop.

Using too much powdered formula can make the formula overly concentrated, and too little may dilute the nutrition. Always use the scoop included in your box.

Step 4: Add Formula Powder

After measuring the water, add formula according to the instructions.

For example: If preparing 120ml of water, add 4 level scoops of formula.

Once the formula powder is added:

1. Close the bottle securely and attach the nipple

2. Shake until fully mixed; there should be no visible clumps of milk powder.

Step 5: Test the Temperature

Before feeding your baby:

1. Place a few drops on the inside of your wrist. The formula milk should feel warm, not hot. This helps prevent scalding your baby’s mouth.

2. If the bottle feels too warm, allow it to cool further before feeding.

HiPP organic formula offers many different stages and varieties of formula for feeding babies and toddlers. Preparation will follow the same steps listed above, but always refer to the formula's packaging for instructions. Some formula varieties may vary slightly in color or texture after preparing.

• HiPP Stage 1 is an organic, lactose-based infant formula designed for newborns from birth, made with skim milk, prebiotic GOS fiber, natural lactic cultures, and DHA to support early digestion, brain development, and everyday nutrition.
• HiPP Stage 2 is designed for babies around 6 months and older. The main differences between Stage 1 and Stage 2 use similar ingredients, but calories, nutrients, and age recommendations differ slightly.
• HiPP HA stands for hypoallergenic. This formula uses partially hydrolyzed proteins, meaning the proteins are broken down into smaller pieces that may be easier for some babies to tolerate.
• HiPP Comfort is a specialized infant formula designed for babies with digestive discomfort such as gas, constipation, or colic, made with partially hydrolyzed proteins, reduced lactose, and gentle ingredients to support easier digestion and softer stools.

Always follow your pediatrician’s guidance when transitioning formula stages.

Preparation of HiPP Anti-Reflux

HiPP Anti-Reflux is a specialized infant formula designed for babies with frequent spit-up or reflux, thickened with natural locust bean gum so it stays in the stomach more easily. Unlike standard formulas, it should be prepared with slightly cooler water (typically around 40–50°C rather than freshly boiled water) and shaken more gently. Then it should be allowed to sit briefly, about 7 minutes, so the formula can thicken properly before feeding.

Preparation and Storage

Once you prepare the formula:

1. Use the mixed formula immediately if possible.

2. Do not reheat repeatedly.

3. Do not leave formula sitting at room temperature for long periods. 2 hours is the maximum that prepared formula can sit at room temperature.

4. It is best to prepare formula fresh, but if you must prepare it ahead of time, store for a maximum of 24 hours in the fridge. Towards the back is where the fridge is coldest. 

For powdered formula:

1. Store in a cool, dry place

2. Ensure that the box is closed tightly

3. Keep the scoop clean and dry

Takeaway

Whether you are using HiPP Stage 1 for a newborn or transitioning to HiPP Stage 2, safe formula preparation follows the same core principles and steps. HiPP's Anti-Reflux formula is the one variety that varies slightly in terms of preparation. When using HiPP Organic, consistency with sanitation, boiling water, and measuring formula matters just as much as ingredients. Following proper preparation instructions helps ensure your baby gets safe, reliable nutrition at every stage.

Sources used:
1. HiPP Organic UK. Formula milks FAQs. Accessed May 13, 2026.
2. HiPP. Prepare infant formula safely. HiPP Healthcare Professionals. Accessed May 13, 2026. HiPP Healthcare Professionals