Please store formula in a cool, dry place indoors, away from heat sources and sunlight. Please also do not store opened formula in the refrigerator, as the powder can become damp and spoil there. Never freeze formula. Properly storing formula can help ensure it remains fresh and safe until the expiration date on the packaging! Opened milk formula should be used within three weeks.

The term "Combiotik" refers to the beneficial combination of natural lactic acid cultures (probiotics), valuable fibers (prebiotics), and the natural folate called Metafolin.

Metafolin is a patented ingredient that is more easily absorbed than the synthetic folic acid commonly
found in US formulas. These nutrients work together to support a healthy gut flora and strengthen the immune system.

To ensure correct proportions, every one of our formulas comes with a manufacturer-provided scoop. Please only use the provided measuring spoon to dose in the proper quantities, ensuring your baby always receives the appropriate nutrients.

Every formula order comes with a batch report showing the batch number and expiration date. You don’t need to do anything — we archive all batch numbers and, in the unlikely event of a recall, we will contact affected customers directly. We provide this extra level of transparency for your peace of mind. To our knowledge, no other online formula shop offers this.

The German and Dutch HiPP Combiotik ranges differ only in 1) packaging and 2) starch content:

1. Packaging
   The Dutch version comes in 800g metal cans, while the German version is packaged in 600g sustainable cartons.
   
2. Starch content
   The Dutch range is completely starch-free in every stage. The German range mostly contains starch, but some stages are also starch-free and are equivalent to the Dutch version:

• HiPP Combiotik PRE German → starch-free (equivalent to Dutch Stage 1)
• HiPP Combiotik Stage 1 German → contains starch
• HiPP Combiotik Stage 2 German→ contains starch
• HiPP No Starch Combiotik Stage 2 German→ starch-free (equivalent to Dutch Stage 2)
• HiPP Combiotik Stage 3 German→ contains starch

We only sell the German version. Please note that both the Dutch and German versions are produced at the same manufacturing facility in Germany.

If you need help choosing the right formula for your baby, please contact our customer service team for a personalized recommendation.

Our products are sourced directly from the manufacturers or official wholesalers, ensuring freshness and authenticity. Made with clean ingredients and fully following strict EU standards, you can feel confident in every purchase for your baby.

Every order comes with a printed feeding guide in English! So you can be confident in feeding your baby the correct amount of formula!

The expiration date is printed on the bottom of the formula container in German date format (DD/MM/YY, for example: 31/12/26 = 31st December 2026).

We guarantee a minimum of 6 months of shelf life on all formula you receive, although most products have a much longer expiration date. You can view the current batch expiration date on each formula product page.

German formulas, like HiPP formulas, have decades of trust with parents worldwide. They are made under strict EU organic standards, which are stricter than USDA organic, and are known for rare or no recalls. German formulas are based on the latest scientific research and contain no harmful ingredients such as corn syrup, artificial flavors, pesticides, antibiotics, or GMOs.

This combination of safety, quality, and science is why many parents and pediatricians worldwide consider German formula the gold standard for babies.