Kendamil UK Classic Cow Formula Stage 1 is a whole-milk infant formula for babies from birth to 6 months. It can be used as the sole source of nutrition or to supplement breastfeeding. It is the original recipe that made Kendamil famous, made with love since 1962.
 

The idea is what Kendamil refuses to take out. While most formulas start with skimmed milk and add vegetable oils back in, this recipe is built on fresh whole milk from British family farms, so the natural milk fat stays in. With it comes MFGM: a natural part of the milk fat, also found in breast milk, that supports your baby's brain development. That is why the prepared bottle looks golden and creamy and why the recipe needs no palm oil at all. The whey-to-casein balance of 60:40 stays close to early breast milk, DHA for brain and eyesight comes from plant-based algae oil rather than fish oil, and there are no corn syrup, soy, or GMOs.
 

This creamy, award-winning formula is made in England's Lake District for the UK market and comes in an 800 g (28.2 oz) can. Everything on the can is in plain English, from the preparation steps to the feeding chart and ingredients, so there is nothing to translate.
 

This formula has a 5-star rating from many parents in our store. "This formula's a godsend for my newborn's tummy. The whole milk keeps her settled and content. I'm absolutely thrilled with it."
 

Key Facts at a Glance
 

• Age: from birth to 6 months, as sole nutrition or alongside breastfeeding
• Whole milk recipe: naturally creamy, with brain-supporting MFGM kept in, and no palm oil needed
• Lactose as the only carbohydrate, no starch and no maltodextrin, at any stage
• A 60:40 whey-to-casein balance, close to early breast milk for easy digestion
• DHA, 16.1 mg per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz), plus ARA, for brain and eyesight, from algae oil instead of fish oil
• Double prebiotics for the tummy, plus a naturally occurring HMO, a special sugar also found in breast milk
• Nucleotides, natural building blocks that support a young immune system
• About 67 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
• Milk from Red Tractor assured British family farms: food safety, animal welfare, and full traceability
• Vegetarian certified and Halal approved
• No corn syrup, no soy, no GMOs, no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives

What Makes This Formula Special
 

Classic is where the Kendamil story began, and it remains the award-winning heart of the range: voted the best bottle-feeding product in the UK by the Mother&Baby Awards and honored with the Queen's Award. The whole-milk philosophy does the heavy lifting. Because the natural milk fat stays in, MFGM comes along naturally, the fat profile stays closer to breast milk, and palm oil never enters the recipe. Parents often tell us the difference is something you can see and smell: a golden, creamy bottle with a mild, fresh taste, quite unlike the US formulas many families switch from.
 

The tummy support goes deeper than most starter formulas. Classic delivers a double dose of prebiotic fibers, GOS and FOS, to feed the good bacteria in your baby's gut, along with the naturally occurring HMO 3'-GL, a special milk sugar found in breast milk, and nucleotides to support a young immune system. The protein side leans toward whey, in a 60:40 balance close to early breast milk, and our whey and casein guide explains why that matters for a newborn tummy.
 

One honest note on certification: Kendamil Classic is not the organic line. Its milk comes from Red Tractor assured farms, the UK's farm-to-fork scheme covering food safety, animal welfare, and environmental standards. The recipe itself follows the same whole-milk philosophy as its organic sibling. Classic is not the lesser formula; it is a different recipe path and even includes an extra prebiotic fiber the organic version does not. If the organic seal matters to your family, Kendamil UK Organic Stage 1 is the certified path; if you want the original Kendamil recipe at a friendlier price, Classic is the one. At 6 months, Kendamil UK Classic Stage 2 continues the whole-milk idea as part of a mixed diet.
 

Safety, Quality and Animal Welfare
 

Kendamil partners with British family farms where cows graze on grass and are raised under the Red Tractor assurance scheme, with animal welfare and full traceability built in. With over 60 years of expertise in infant nutrition, Kendamil makes, tests, and packs every batch at its own facility in Kendal, England. Its supply chain is so short that the company can name the farms behind the milk. Kendamil has been a family business since 1962 and is proudly the only British baby milk company.
 

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 and UK formulas we carry. Read more in our EU vs US formula guide.
 

Why Parents Trust Kendamil UK Classic Stage 1
 

This is the formula families come back to. "Used this for my firstborn and just purchased it again for my secondborn. Both tolerated this formula amazingly after transitioning from breastmilk. I feel so comforted ordering this from the U.K.," one mom wrote. The UK original gets named directly: "The UK-made Kendamil's smoother than the US version. My girl's digestion is perfect. Fantastic choice!" And the short ingredient list earns its own fans: "My baby's tummy is calm with this. No palm oil's a huge plus." Settled newborn tummies, smooth transitions from breastfeeding, and repeat orders: that is the pattern.
 

Why Choose Kendamil UK Classic Cow Formula Stage 1?
 

• The original award-winning whole-milk recipe, refined for over 60 years
• A creamy, golden bottle that keeps MFGM in and palm oil out
• Double prebiotic support for a happy newborn tummy
• The whole-milk philosophy at a friendlier price than the organic line
• Works beautifully on its own or right alongside breastfeeding

If you want the iconic Kendamil whole-milk feed, made by a British family business rather than a conglomerate, Kendamil UK Classic Stage 1 is the one to consider. You will find it in every starting option we carry in our newborn formula collection. A creamy bottle, a content baby, and a classic for a reason.
 

Why Order from Organic Formula Shop?
 

Organic Formula Shop receives this formula directly from Kendamil UK, and it ships straight from the UK to your door in the US using our trusted partners. The supply chain is short, transparent, and reliable.
 

Because of our high order volume, we regularly receive fresh batches. Every can is 100% authentic and arrives in its 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. As one parent put it: "The order arrived very quickly and was great. All 3 cans were in perfect shape."
 

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.
 

Helpful tools:

• Formula calculator to see exactly how many cans you need
• Formula Finder for a quick personal recommendation
• Full Kendamil UK collection

What's Included
 

• 800 g (28.2 oz) of formula powder, good for about 55 bottles of 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
• Measuring scoop, 4.3 g (0.15 oz) per 30 ml of water, stored in the lid with its own built-in leveler
• Feeding guide printed on the can, from birth to 12 months
• About 67 kcal per 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) prepared
• Full English labeling: preparation steps, feeding chart, and ingredients, nothing to translate
• Once opened, use the can within 4 weeks
• Kendamil uses the European date format (DD/MM/YYYY)

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Is Kendamil UK Classic Stage 1 suitable from birth?
Yes. It is a complete infant formula from birth through 6 months and can be used as the sole source of nutrition or alongside breastfeeding. At 6 months, Kendamil UK Classic Stage 2 continues with the same whole-milk recipe as part of a mixed diet.
 

What is the difference between Kendamil Classic and Kendamil Organic?
Both share the whole-milk philosophy: MFGM is retained, no palm oil, algae-derived DHA, and lactose as the only carbohydrate. Organic carries the certified organic seal on the farming and ingredients, while Classic uses milk from Red Tractor-assured British farms and includes an extra prebiotic fiber, FOS, alongside GOS. Classic is the original recipe and usually the more accessible choice.
 

Is Classic a lesser formula because it is not organic?
Not at all. It is a different recipe path: the original award-winning Kendamil, with the same whole-milk base, strict UK and EU formula rules, and full farm-to-can traceability. Many families simply prefer it, seal or no seal.
 

Is this the same Kendamil I see in US stores?
No. Kendamil UK is made in the Lake District for the UK market and follows UK and EU rules, with stages 1, 2, and 3 and ingredients adjusted at every stage. The Kendamil sold in US retail is a different recipe built around FDA requirements.
 

How long does one can last?
The 800 g (28.2 oz) can makes about 55 bottles of 100 ml (3.4 fl oz), using the included scoop of 4.3 g per 30 ml of water. Once opened, use it within 4 weeks. Our formula calculator shows exactly how many cans you need for your baby's age.
 

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.

Whole milk, skimmed milk, lactose (milk), vegetable oils (sunflower, coconut, rapeseed), demineralized whey powder (milk), galacto-oligosaccharides (milk), whey protein concentrate alpha-lactalbumin (milk). Less than 2% of: calcium citrate, potassium chloride, calcium phosphate, sodium citrate, choline bitartrate, fructo-oligosaccharides, magnesium chloride, oil from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp., sodium ascorbate (vitamin C), potassium hydroxide, inositol, L-tyrosine, oil from Mortierella alpina, taurine, iron pyrophosphate, nucleotides (cytidine-5'-monophosphate, disodium uridine-5'-monophosphate, adenosine-5'-monophosphate, disodium inosine-5'-monophosphate, disodium guanosine-5'-monophosphate), L-phenylalanine, zinc sulfate, vitamin E, niacin, calcium pantothenate, copper sulfate, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, manganese sulfate, folic acid, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, vitamin K, vitamin D3, biotin, vitamin B12, antioxidant: tocopherol-rich extract.
 

- No palm oil. No fish oil. The DHA comes from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp. 100% certified vegetarian.
- Vegetarian Society approved. Halal approved. Not organic.
- Packaged in a protective atmosphere.
- Allergens: Contains milk (whole milk, skimmed milk, lactose from milk, demineralized whey powder, galacto-oligosaccharides from milk, whey protein concentrate alpha-lactalbumin).
 

Please note:
- Organic Formula Shop strives to keep the information accurate; however, the manufacturer may change the package label, ingredients, and/or packaging style at any time without prior notice. Always check the packaging carefully and follow the instructions on your packaging, even if they differ from the information above.
- 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.

To open the can: snap open the tamper-proof clip and dispose of it immediately and safely, away from children. Hold the top of the can with both hands, place both thumbs under the lip, and push up to open. The scoop is held inside the lid. Open the foil seal by carefully pulling back on the easy-open tab, then dispose of the foil.
 

1. Wash your hands, then sterilize your feeding utensils according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Fill a kettle with 1 liter of freshly run tap water. Do not use repeatedly boiled water.
3. Boil the water and leave it to cool for no more than 30 minutes, so it stays at a temperature of at least 70°C.
4. Measure the required water into a sterilized bottle.
5. Using the scoop provided, add the correct number of leveled scoops to the bottle. Use the straight edge inside the lid to level each scoop. Scoop size: 4.3g. Use 1 scoop per 30ml water.
6. Place a sterilized teat and cap on the bottle and shake well to dissolve the powder.
7. Cool to natural body temperature, approximately 37°C (98°F), by running the bottle under cold running water with the lid on. Always test the temperature on the inside of your wrist before feeding.

Use the correct amount of leveled scoops as directed. Using too much or too little can make your baby ill. Once feeding begins, use the formula within 1 hour or discard it. Do not add food products such as cow's milk to your baby's milk. Do not re-heat in a microwave. When bottle feeding, do not allow prolonged contact of milk feeds with your baby's teeth, as this increases the risk of tooth decay. Make sure your baby's teeth are cleaned each night after the last feed. Use only the scoop provided in the pack.

Click here for the official "How To Make A Bottle" Kendamil video.