Comfort & Anti-Reflux Formula

HiPP Comfort and HiPP Anti-Reflux are made for babies with sensitive tummies. HiPP Comfort is gentle and easy to digest, and helps ease colic, gas, and tummy troubles. HiPP Anti-Reflux is slightly thickened to help keep milk down, so it suits babies who spit up often during or after feedings.



Comfort & Anti-Reflux Formula

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Which version of HiPP formula do you sell?

We only sell the German HiPP version of HiPP formulas.

Good to know: HiPP products are available in different country versions (such as German, Dutch, or UK versions), mainly due to different local labeling and packaging requirements. However, all HiPP formulas are made under the same strict EU organic standards and regulatory controls, ensuring consistent safety, ingredient quality, and organic certification across all markets.

Important: All HiPP formulas are produced in the same manufacturing sites in Germany, and all production follows the same high-quality EU organic certification system and controls, regardless of whether the product is sold as the German, Dutch, or UK version.

How do I prepare a bottle of HiPP formula?

Boil fresh drinking water and let it cool to about 40 to 50 °C (104 to 122 °F). Pour the amount of water given in the feeding table into a clean bottle, add the matching number of scoops — each filled loosely and leveled off — then close the bottle and shake it vigorously.

Let the bottle cool to drinking temperature, about 37 °C (98.6 °F), and check it on the inside of your wrist before feeding. Close the inner bag well after use, for example with a clip. The amounts are in the feeding table on the pack and in the English feeding guide that comes with every Little Formula order.

Why should the water for HiPP formula cool to 40–50 °C first?

At about 40 to 50 °C (104 to 122 °F), the powder dissolves well while heat-sensitive vitamins stay protected — and so do the natural lactic acid cultures in HiPP formulas with probiotics (Combiotik, HA, Comfort and Anti-Reflux). Water that is too hot would damage them.

To cool boiled water faster, stand the bottle or a measuring jug in a cold water bath for a few minutes.

How do I prepare HiPP Anti-Reflux?

After mixing the bottle, let it rest for about 7 minutes before feeding. This gives the locust bean gum time to thicken the formula properly in the bottle, so it reaches the right consistency for a baby with reflux.

Why is it important to measure HiPP formula exactly?

The right ratio of powder to water matters for both nutrition and digestion: too much or too little powder can make the formula harder to digest and may contribute to constipation. Always use the scoop from the pack, fill it loosely and level it off, for example with the back of a knife — don’t press the powder down.

Use exactly the amount of boiled water the feeding table gives for the number of scoops.

When can my baby switch from HiPP Comfort or Anti-Reflux to regular formula?

Talk to your pediatrician first — for example once your baby’s tummy troubles or spit-up have improved. Once you’ve agreed to switch, do it step by step: replace one bottle with the new formula on the first day, two on the second, and so on, without mixing the two formulas in one bottle.

Can I combine HiPP or Holle formula with breastfeeding?

Yes. These formulas can be used from birth as your baby's only source of nutrition or alongside breastfeeding.

Can heat during delivery or travel damage HiPP formula or porridge?

No. Formula powder and HiPP powdered porridges are not sensitive to heat in transit.

At home, store packs dry, out of the sun and below 25 °C (77 °F). In very hot weather you can keep unopened packs in the fridge — but never opened ones, as the powder can get damp there.

Do HiPP formulas contain corn syrup?

No, HiPP formulas do not contain corn syrup!

In fact, in the European Union, infant and toddler formulas are tightly regulated, and corn syrup (or corn syrup solids) is not permitted as a carbohydrate source in infant nutrition in the way it is commonly used in some US formulas.

What is Metafolin® and how can I find Metafolin® on the ingredient list?

Metafolin® is a natural form of folate and a patented ingredient in HiPP Combiotik formulas that is more easily absorbed than the synthetic folic acid commonly found in US formulas. Folate is vital for babies because it supports healthy cell growth and development, especially in the brain and nervous system, helping to ensure their strong start in life.

Look for "L-methylfolate" among the vitamins (on German HiPP packs: „L-Methylfolat“). That's Metafolin®, the active form of folate your baby's body can use right away. The brand name itself isn't used in ingredient lists.

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What carbohydrates are used in HiPP Comfort formula?

HiPP Comfort uses lactose (milk sugar, in a reduced amount compared to standard formula), maltodextrin, and gentle starch. It also contains galactooligosaccharides (GOS), fibers made from lactose.

Why is DHA important for babies?

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays an important role in a baby’s early development.

During the first months and years of life, a baby’s brain, eyes, and nervous system develop very rapidly. DHA is a key building block of the brain and the retina (the part of the eye responsible for vision). Because of this, it is especially important for normal brain and visual development.

Babies naturally receive DHA through breast milk, depending on the mother’s diet, or through infant formula that is enriched with DHA. Since babies cannot produce enough DHA on their own, they rely on these external sources.

In short: DHA supports healthy brain development and vision in early life, which is why it is required by law in all infant formula in the EU.

Which HiPP and Holle formulas are made without palm oil?

HiPP PUR — PRE, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Toddler Milk — is made without palm oil: it uses whole milk and keeps its natural milk fats instead.

HiPP Combiotik, HiPP HA, HiPP Goat, HiPP Comfort, HiPP Anti-Reflux and the Holle formulas contain palm oil as part of their vegetable oil blend. The ingredient list on each product page shows the exact oils.

How does HiPP check the quality and safety of its formula?

Every raw material is strictly tested, and a new ingredient only goes into HiPP infant formula once its safety and benefit are scientifically proven, often in long-term clinical studies led by renowned pediatricians. For raw materials and finished formula alike, HiPP sets stricter limits than the law requires, and every pack is checked before it is sold.

What are GOS in HiPP formula?

GOS (galactooligosaccharides) are prebiotics made from lactose. They help support a healthy gut flora and comfortable digestion, and you will find them in the ingredient lists of HiPP Combiotik, HiPP HA, HiPP Goat and HiPP Comfort.

How does the HiPP Comfort formula reduce gas, constipation, and colic issues?

The formula contains hydrolyzed whey protein, so it's easier to digest. Prebiotics and probiotics support the development of a healthy gut flora. In addition, the lactose content is reduced compared to standard formulas, which helps babies with lactose-induced colic.

The formula also contains beta palmitate, a premium blend of plant-based oils that closely resembles the fatty acids found in breast milk. Beta palmitate has been shown to soften stools and regulate bowel movements.

This unique formulation of HiPP Comfort helps loosen and soften your baby's stool to encourage more regular bowel movements and supporting overall gut health.

For what ages is HiPP Comfort suitable?

HiPP Comfort formulas are suitable for infants from birth and can be used for as long as your child is on formula milk. They are also suitable as toddler milk. HiPP specialty formulas provide all the essential nutrients your little one needs to grow healthy and strong.

What's the difference between HiPP Comfort and HiPP HA formulas?

HiPP HA and HiPP Comfort formulas are both based on extensively hydrolyzed proteins. This minimizes the risk of developing allergies. The main difference between those two formulas is that the HiPP Comfort formula is additionally reduced in lactose, which helps with issues like gassiness and constipation.

HiPP Comfort is suitable for allergy-prone babies that have troubles like gassiness, constipation or colic.

How does the HiPP Anti-Reflux formula reduce regurgitation and spit-up?

Locust bean gum is a natural thickening agent derived from carob fruit, which makes HiPP Anti-Reflux formula denser. The thicker consistency makes it easier for babies with reflux to keep the formula down. Research has shown that this ingredient has a reflux-reducing effect in infant formula as it balances the esophageal pH levels, ensuring less stomach acid reaches the throat for added comfort.

Locust bean gum also contributes to softer, more frequent poops in babies. Plus, locust bean gum supports your baby's gut flora due to its prebiotic effect.

For what ages is HiPP Anti-Reflux suitable?

HiPP Anti Reflux is suitable for infants from birth and can be used for as long as your child is on formula milk. They are also suitable as toddler milk. HiPP specialty formulas provide all the essential nutrients your little one needs to grow healthy and strong.

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Is HiPP Comfort formula lactose-free?

No, HiPP Comfort formula does contain lactose. HiPP Comfort formula is thus not suitable for babies with confirmed lactose intolerance.

Which HiPP and Holle formulas are soy-free?

HiPP Combiotik, HiPP HA, HiPP Goat, HiPP Comfort and HiPP Anti-Reflux are made without soy, and the Holle formulas list no soy among their allergens. Only HiPP PUR contains soy, as soy lecithin.

Do HiPP formulas contain fish oil?

Yes. All HiPP formulas contain fish oil: it is the source of their DHA, which EU law requires in infant formula, and it is listed among the allergens of every HiPP formula.

Holle formulas take their DHA from microalgae instead, if you are looking for a formula without fish oil.

Is spitting up normal, or does my baby need HiPP Anti-Reflux?

Many babies bring up a little milk with a burp after a feed. That’s normal and nothing to worry about as long as your baby is well and growing.

If your baby spits up often or in large gushes, talk to your pediatrician. They can tell whether a specialty formula such as HiPP Anti-Reflux makes sense; please use it only after that talk.

What else helps a baby with gas or colic besides HiPP Comfort?

Closeness and a calm daily routine, gentle tummy massages during and after changing, and burping after feeds often help — and gas and colic usually settle on their own. Also check that each bottle is measured exactly, since too much or too little powder can affect digestion.

If the tummy troubles are strong or come with a lot of crying, a specialty formula like HiPP Comfort can help. Please talk to your pediatrician before using it.

Is HiPP Anti-Reflux suitable for babies with a family history of allergies?

HiPP Anti-Reflux contains intact cow’s milk protein (from skimmed milk and whey), not hydrolyzed protein. HiPP HA and HiPP Comfort contain hydrolyzed protein, broken into smaller pieces, which babies with a family history of allergies often tolerate better.

If your baby has reflux and a higher allergy risk, please talk to your pediatrician about the best option.

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