Holle Cow Stage 1 is a trusted Demeter organic infant formula for babies from birth. It can be used as the sole source of nutrition or together with breastfeeding. Little ones often take to the mild taste and finish the bottle. This formula is made in Germany with organic German milk and comes in a 400 g (14.1 oz) box.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Age: from birth until 6 months
• Switch to Stage 2 at 6 months
• Triple certified: EU Organic (DE-ÖKO-001), German Bio-Siegel, and Demeter
• Halal certified and suitable for vegetarians
• Made in Germany
• 400 g (14.1 oz) box
• Lactose as the only carbohydrate
• DHA and ARA: 15 mg each per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz), for brain and eyesight
• DHA from algae, ARA from Mortierella alpina
• No starch, no maltodextrin, no corn syrup
• The box is labeled in German, with a clear English translation available here

Rated 4.9 stars. Parents tell us “our baby reacts well to this formula,” “it does not have a nasty smell like Similac,” and “it’s the only one I trust.”
 

What Makes This Formula Special
 

Holle Cow Stage 1 is a proven from-birth recipe made with Demeter skimmed cow milk from Germany. Lactose is the only carbohydrate. DHA and ARA (15 mg each per 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz) support brain and eyesight. Because DHA comes from algae, not fish oil, this formula is vegetarian.
 

Use it as often as your baby needs. The recipe stays lactose-only from birth, with no starch and no maltodextrin.
 

Compared with Holle A2 Cow Stage 1: Both are organic first infant milks from birth in a 400 g (14.1 oz) box, with lactose only, DHA and ARA, and a similar fat blend that includes palm oil. Holle Cow Stage 1 is triple certified with Demeter milk. Holle A2 Cow Stage 1 is also EU Organic and Bio-Siegel. It is Halal certified and uses milk from selected A2 cows only.
 

Safety, Quality and Animal Welfare
 

This formula is triple certified: EU Organic, German Bio-Siegel, and Demeter. Demeter is the biodynamic farm standard that goes beyond EU organic. It treats the farm as one living system, with extra rules for soil health and the welfare of the cows used for the milk.
 

EU baby formula follows strict European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rules, including required DHA, staged iron by age, and no corn syrup solids. Those rules are a higher bar than FDA formula standards and apply to all EU formulas we carry. Read more in our EU vs US formula guide.
 

Why Parents Trust Holle Cow Stage 1
 

Families call this “the best formula out there” and “way better than American formula.” Parents say it mixes cleanly instead of clumping, smells mild, and that babies finish feeds they used to refuse. One parent wrote they used it for their first child and now the newest baby too.

Others mention happier tummies, easier stools, and a baby who sleeps better. Several families have used Holle Cow for two or three children. It is still cow’s milk, so always check with your pediatrician first.

Coming from birth? Start with Holle Cow Stage 1 until 6 months, then switch to Holle Cow Stage 2. From 10 months, move to Holle Cow Stage 3. Prefer A2 cow milk instead of Demeter? See Holle A2 Cow Stage 1.
 

Why Choose Holle Organic Cow Stage 1?
 

• Made for newborns from birth until 6 months
• Demeter milk from Germany
• Lactose as the only carbohydrate
• DHA and ARA for brain and eyesight
• Halal certified and suitable for vegetarians
• Convenient 400 g (14.1 oz) box
   

Why Order from Organic Formula Shop?
 

Organic Formula Shop receives this formula directly from Holle. It goes from the manufacturer to our temperature-controlled warehouse, then straight to you using our trusted partners. The supply chain is short, transparent, and reliable.
 

Because of our high order volume, we regularly receive fresh batches. Every box is 100% authentic and arrives in original sealed packaging with a guaranteed minimum 6-month shelf life. Your order ships with free express delivery in 2 to 4 business days, and the price you see already includes all customs and duties. We carefully pack every order to help prevent damage in transit.
 

Parents who order with us say “fast shipping,” “shelf life of my formula was 6+ months,” “friendly and knowledgeable customer support,” and “I recommend this site and formula to everyone.” Our dedicated customer support can help with any questions from both US and EU time zones. Parents have left thousands of reviews, with a 4.9-star average, and we have shipped 250,000+ orders worldwide.
 

Helpful tools:

• Formula calculator to see exactly how many boxes you need
• Formula Finder for a quick personal recommendation
• Full Holle cow collection that we carry
• All organic cow formulas we carry
   

What’s Included
 

• 400 g (14.1 oz) of formula powder (about 30 servings of 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz)
• Measuring scoop (4.5 g / 0.16 oz)
• German labeling, with a clear English translation available here
• Holle uses the European date format (DD/MM/YYYY)

Tip from other parents: this box is smaller than the 800 g Dutch cans, so order your next supply early.
 

Looking for something different? Browse our full formula collection.
 

Any questions? Please contact our dedicated and friendly customer support team.
 

Always consult your pediatrician before introducing or switching any formula.

Skimmed milk**, whey product* (partially demineralized whey powder), vegetable oils* (palm oil*, sunflower oil*, rapeseed oil*), lactose*, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, oil from the microalga Schizochytrium sp., oil from Mortierella alpina, choline bitartrate, calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid, vitamin C, L-tyrosine, sodium chloride, L-tryptophan, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, vitamin E, magnesium carbonate, niacin, copper sulfate, pantothenic acid, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, folic acid, sodium selenite, vitamin K, vitamin D, biotin, vitamin B12.
 

*from organic farming.
**Demeter, from biodynamic farming. Total Demeter share 67%.
- 100g of infant milk powder is made from 175ml of skimmed milk.
- The DHA is plant based, obtained from algae rather than from fish oil.
- The palm oil comes from sustainable cultivation.
- Allergens: Contains milk.

Please be aware that this product is manufactured according to European Union nutritional standards. Consequently, it may only meet the requirements of customers within the EU.

NOTE: Holle uses a two-step mixing method.
 

1. Wash your hands, then clean the bottle, teat, and ring thoroughly.
2. Boil fresh drinking water and leave it to cool down before mixing.
3. Pour half the required water into the bottle.
4. Fill the measuring scoop loosely and level it off with the back of a knife. Scoop size: 4.5g. Add the number of scoops shown in the feeding table.
5. Shake vigorously.
6. Add the remaining water and shake again.
7. Let it cool to drinking temperature, approximately 37°C (98°F). Always check the temperature on the inside of your wrist before feeding. 

Important Information:

• Only use the scoop provided in the can.
• Do not make feeds weaker or stronger than indicated by adding extra water/scoops, and do not add anything else to the milk.
• Always freshly prepare formula and do not prepare in advance. Use immediately, and discard leftovers at the end of the feed.
• Do not heat a bottle in a microwave as hot spots may occur, which could cause scalding.
• All opened formula should be used within 21 days. Never use the formula beyond its expiration date. The expiration date on the formula box/tin is listed according to European standard: day/month/year
• Avoid storing in areas of high heat or humidity.