Description
Holle Cow Stage 2 is a triple-certified organic cow milk follow-on formula for babies from 6 to 10 months. Certified EU Organic, Bio-Siegel (Germany's national organic seal), and Demeter Biodynamic, it provides the highest combination of organic standards available in European follow-on formula. This is the 600g German-market version, made with organic skimmed milk and whey from Demeter biodynamic farms, manufactured in Germany. Designed to complement solid foods as your baby begins the weaning stage.
As a follow-on formula, Stage 2 has a different carbohydrate profile than Holle Cow Stage 1. While Stage 1 uses lactose as the sole carbohydrate, Stage 2 includes organic maltodextrin and starch alongside lactose (5.2g lactose, 0.8g starch per 100ml prepared) to provide sustained energy for more active infants. Total carbohydrates are 7.7g per 100ml. There is no corn syrup, glucose syrup, or refined sugar. As your little one becomes a toddler, we also offer Holle Organic Baby Formula - Stage 3.
Holle Cow German Stage 2 provides DHA (14mg per 100ml) from microalgae oil (Schizochytrium sp.) for continued brain and eye development. As a follow-on formula, Stage 2 does not include ARA, choline, inositol, or L-carnitine, which are present in Cow Stage 1. This is standard for European follow-on formulas, as these nutrients are expected to come increasingly from solid foods in a baby's diet from 6 months onward. Because DHA comes from algae rather than fish oil, no fish is used in this formula.
The fat blend includes organic palm oil from certified sustainable cultivation, organic sunflower oil, and organic rapeseed oil, providing 3.6g total fat per 100ml. Palm oil provides palmitic acid, the most abundant fatty acid in human breast milk, supporting fat absorption and energy. All three oils are organic and sourced from certified sustainable farms.
Stage 2 can be used for both bottle feeding and mixing into porridge from 6 months, making it versatile as your baby's diet expands. Like all Holle Cow formulas, it meets the highest level of European infant formula regulations set by the EFSA. The Demeter biodynamic certification means the cow milk comes from farms with the strictest organic standards for animal welfare, soil health, and biodiversity available worldwide. Free from soy, gluten, GMOs, corn syrup, and artificial additives. Always consult your pediatrician before introducing any formula.
If this formula is not 100% what you're looking for, please consider one of our other EU-made Organic Cow Formulas or check our baby formula comparison chart to help you understand the differences between the formulas we offer.
Why Holle Bio Stage 2?
- Suitable for six months and older
- Triple certified: EU Organic + Bio-Siegel + Demeter Biodynamic
- Organic skimmed cow milk and whey from Demeter biodynamic farms
- DHA from algae (no fish oil) for brain and eye development
- Carbohydrate blend of lactose, organic maltodextrin, and starch for sustained energy
- Can be used for bottle feeding and porridge preparation
- Manufactured in Germany under strict EU and EFSA standards
- Ideal for bottle feeding and preparing porridge
- Free from soy, gluten, GMOs, corn syrup, refined sugar, and artificial additives
- Please find the English nutrition and feeding chart for Holle Cow stage 2 here
Organic Formula Shop works closely with Holle to guarantee 100% authentic products and fresh baby formula with expiration dates of at least 6 months. With every order, you’ll receive carefully packaged boxes of Holle formulas, each of which contains:
- 600 grams (21.2 oz) of formula powder. This should make approximately 4430 ml (150 fl oz) of prepared formula.
- a specially designed measuring spoon of 4.5 grams (0.159 ounces)
- Holle uses the European expiration date notation, which reads DD/MM/YYYY
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Ingredients
Holle Stage 2 Organic Ingredients
Organic Skimmed Milk, Organic Whey Products (Partially Demineralized Whey Powder), Organic Vegetable Oils (Organic Palm Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Rapeseed Oil), Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Whey Powder, Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Chloride, Oil from the Microalgae Schizochytrium sp.2, Vitamin C, Calcium Salts of Orthophosphoric Acid, L-Tyrosine, Potassium Citrate, 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, Vitamin K, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin B12.
Holle Bio Stage 2 Formula Allergens: Contains milk
This product is manufactured to meet European Union nutritional standards. Consequently, it may not meet the requirements of customers outside the EU.
How to make a bottle

NOTE: Holle uses a two-step mixing method.
- Wash your hands and sterilize the bottle, teat, and cap before use.
- Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to drinking temperature, approximately 37°C (98°F). Do not re-boil water.
- Pour HALF of the required water into the sterilized bottle.
- Add the correct number of leveled scoops using only the scoop provided.
- Close the bottle and shake vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved.
- Add the REMAINING HALF of the required water and shake again.
- Test 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.
Feeding Chart
Nutrition Facts
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Calculate exactly how many cans or boxes you'll need. No guesswork.
✓ Showing exact amounts — no buffer added.
*Feeds / Day — check your formula's Feeding Chart and adjust if needed.
**Spill & Waste Buffer — unfinished bottles, the 1-hour rule, over-preparation, reflux, or accidental spills.
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| Age | Scoops | Water | Feeds/day |
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- Scoops per feed — from the official feeding chart for your baby's age.
- Daily grams = scoops × scoop weight × feeds per day.
- Total grams = daily grams × 7 days × weeks.
- Packages needed = total grams ÷ package size, rounded up.
All quantities above are based on zero spill/waste. For average real-world usage, add approximately 20% extra to account for typical spill and waste.


