Holle Organic Cow Formula Stage 3 is an organic milk follow-on formula for toddlers from 10 months. It fits into an increasingly varied family diet after Holle Stage 2 or any other follow-on milk, and it can remain part of the routine through the end of the third year.
 

By 10 months, your little one is pulling up, cruising, and taste-testing the family table, and the milk that fuels those adventures stays as honest as ever. Lactose leads the recipe, with gentle organic energy sources alongside it. DHA at 14 mg per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) supports eyesight, ALA omega-3 supports the brain and nerve cells, and vitamins C and D support the immune system. In this clean recipe, you will find no added sugar, no corn syrup, no soy, and no GMOs.
 

This premium follow-on milk is crafted in Germany from biodynamic milk and comes in a 600 g (21.2 oz) box. The label is in German, so we translated the preparation instructions, feeding chart, and ingredient information into English here.
 

This formula is rated 4.9/5 stars by parents in our store. "She enjoys it very much, and we are comforted knowing it is made with much better quality ingredients than many other formulas on the market."
 

Key Facts at a Glance
 

• Age: from 10 months, as part of a mixed diet, usable to the end of the third year
• Triple certified: EU Organic, German Bio-Siegel, and Demeter biodynamic
• Lactose as the leading carbohydrate, plus gentle organic energy sources for a satisfying feed
• Iron stays high for energy and development through the picky-eating phase
• DHA, 14 mg per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz), for eyesight, with ALA omega-3 for brain and nerves
• Vitamins C and D for the immune system
• Vegetarian: the DHA comes from plant-based algal oil, not fish oil
• About 67 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz), tuned for little ones eating real meals
• No added sugar, no corn syrup, no soy, no GMOs

What Makes This Formula Special
 

Toddler meals are gloriously unpredictable: a champion breakfast today, three polite bites tomorrow. Holle Stage 3 is the steady base alongside those swings. One or two milk meals a day round out the family food with iron, calcium, vitamin D, and DHA, exactly the nutrients picky phases tend to miss. Our guide to EU formula and immune support explains how vitamins C and D quietly support a busy toddler's defenses.
 

Farming is what makes Holle unique. This formula is triple certified: EU Organic (DE-ÖKO-001) as the legal baseline, the German Bio-Siegel on top, and Demeter, the biodynamic gold standard with strict animal welfare and farming in harmony with soil and nature. The organic vegetable oils include palm oil from certified sustainable cultivation, along with sunflower and rapeseed oil. The DHA is plant-based, derived from algal oil, which keeps this formula vegetarian.
 

Stepping up from Holle Organic Baby Formula Stage 2? The transition is seamless, with the same clean recipe and mild taste. From 12 months, Holle Stage 4 continues the range for toddlers on a full family diet. Prefer the goat milk path? Holle Goat Stage 3 is the gentle alternative, and all our Stage 3 formulas are gathered in one place.
 

Safety, Quality and Animal Welfare
 

Holle has stood for organic quality for more than 85 years and was the first Demeter producer of baby food in the world. Biodynamic farming means the cows are raised to high animal-welfare standards on organic German farms, with time on open pasture and their horns kept, and every ingredient is strictly controlled from farm to box. Independent US testing recently examined dozens of infant formulas for heavy metals and other unwanted chemicals, and Holle earned top marks.
 

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

Why Parents Trust Holle Bio Cow Stage 3
 

Many families found this formula during a difficult moment and never looked back. "This formula was suggested to me when the US hit a formula shortage, and it has been a lifesaver! Rarely spits up, whereas with American formula he spit up every bottle," one mom wrote. Another shared the worry every weaning parent knows: "I was worried that switching her off of breast milk would make her lose weight, but she has continued to grow and meet all her milestones." Thriving toddlers, settled tummies, and multi-stage loyalty come back again and again.
 

Why Choose Holle Organic Baby Formula Stage 3?
 

• Dependable daily nutrition alongside unpredictable toddler meals
• Iron, calcium, vitamin D, and DHA in one serving, the nutrients picky eaters miss most
• Farmed to the strictest biodynamic standard in the world
• Plant-based DHA from algae, a vegetarian recipe
• Demeter quality at one of the friendliest prices in our store
   

If your little one is 10 months or older and you want dependable organic nutrition underneath their big adventures, Holle Organic Baby Formula Stage 3 is the one to consider. It quietly covers the essentials while your toddler conquers the family table. Steady nutrition below, big adventures above.
 

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. As one parent put it: "Formula came in quick and exactly what I ordered."
 

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.
 

Our dedicated customer support can help with any questions from both US and EU time zones. Parents have left thousands of reviews, with a 4.9/5 star average, and we have shipped 270,000+ orders worldwide.
 

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• Formula calculator to see exactly how many boxes you need
• Formula Finder for a quick personal recommendation
• Full Holle collection

What's Included
 

• 600 g (21.2 oz) of formula powder, good for about 45 bottles of 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
• Measuring scoop, 4.4 g (0.16 oz) per 30 ml of water
• Feeding chart with recommended amounts, around 1 to 2 milk meals a day at this age
• About 67 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) prepared
• German labeling, with our English preparation instructions and ingredient info
• Holle uses the European date format (DD/MM/YYYY)

Frequently Asked Questions
 

What age is Holle Stage 3 for?
It is a follow-on formula from 10 months, used as part of a mixed diet next to family meals, and it can be used all the way to the end of the third year. From 12 months, Holle Stage 4 is the next step in the range.
 

What is the difference between Holle Stage 2 and Stage 3?
Stage 3 is tuned for toddlers: a slightly lighter feed at about 67 kcal per 100 ml, because real meals now do more of the work, while iron stays high and the clean recipe and mild taste stay the same. Switching is seamless.
 

Why choose this over plain cow's milk?
One or two servings a day bring iron, DHA, and vitamin D in amounts plain milk does not offer, which is welcome insurance during the picky-eating years. Many families use it as the bridge between formula and regular milk, always as part of a mixed diet.
 

Is this formula vegetarian?
Yes. The DHA comes from plant-based algal oil instead of fish oil, and the recipe is free of added sugar, corn syrup, and soy.
 

How long does one box last?
The 600 g (21.2 oz) box makes about 45 bottles of 100 ml (3.4 fl oz), using the included scoop of 4.4 g per 30 ml of water. At 1 to 2 milk meals a day, one box lasts several weeks. Our formula calculator shows exactly how many boxes you need.
 

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Always consult your pediatrician before introducing or switching any formula.

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

* from organic farming (Demeter biodynamic where available)
** from biodynamic agriculture
- Allergens: Milk (cow). Contains palm oil from sustainable organic cultivation.

Please be aware that this product is manufactured according to European Union nutritional standards. Consequently, it may not meet the requirements of customers outside the EU.

NOTE: Holle uses a two-step mixing method.

1. Wash your hands and sterilize the bottle, teat, and cap before use.
2. Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to drinking temperature, approximately 37°C (98°F). Do not re-boil water.
3. Pour HALF of the required water into the sterilized bottle.
4. Add the correct number of leveled scoops using only the scoop provided. 
5. Close the bottle and shake vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved.
6. Add the REMAINING HALF of the required water and shake again.
7. 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 the European standard: day/month/year.
• Avoid storing in areas of high heat or humidity.