HiPP German Combiotic Stage 2 - Ready to Feed - From 6 Months - Made in Germany
Stage 2 - Ready to Feed.
Higher Iron. No Preparation. Built for the Solids Stage.
At six months, two things change at once: your baby starts solid foods, and their natural iron stores begin to deplete. HiPP German Stage 2 Ready to Feed is formulated for exactly this transition - with nearly double the iron of Stage 1, higher calcium, and more GOS prebiotic fiber to support a gut adjusting to its first real foods. And it comes pre-mixed in a sterile 200ml bottle, so there is nothing to prepare when your hands are already covered in sweet potato puree.
From 6 Months
Iron 1.0mg
No Preparation
Palm Oil Free
DHA 13.6mg
GOS 0.5g
Sterile 200ml
EU Organic
How to Use - Shake, Pour, Feed
No boiling, no scooping, no measuring. Stage 2 RTF is ready the moment you need it - useful alongside a solid food routine when preparation time is already stretched.
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Wash hands Clean hands before handling bottle or nipple. |
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Shake the sealed bottle Shake well before opening. |
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Attach nipple and warm if needed Attach a sterilized nipple adapter. Warm using warm water or a bottle warmer if preferred. Never microwave. |
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Feed and discard remainder Use the full bottle in one session. Once opened, seal and refrigerate at 4-6°C for use within 24 hours, or discard any remainder not used immediately. |
From 6 months, babies typically need 3-5 formula feeds per day of 170-200ml alongside solid meals. With each solid food meal introduced, one bottle feed is gradually replaced. Each 200ml bottle covers a standard feeding portion at this stage. Store unopened below 25°C / 77°F. Expiration date in European format DD/MM/YYYY.
Ingredients
Whey Product (Organic), Water, Skimmed Milk (Organic), Cream (Organic), Lactose (Organic), Vegetable Oils (Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Rapeseed Oil), Galacto-Oligosaccharides from Lactose (Organic), Emulsifier Lecithins (Organic), Calcium Citrates, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Orthophosphates, Potassium Citrate, Vitamin C, L-Phenylalanine, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Hydroxide, L-Tryptophan, Ferrous Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Sodium Citrate, Niacin, Vitamin E, Copper Sulphate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A, Potassium Hydroxide, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulphate, Vitamin K, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin B12.
All starred ingredients from organic farming. No palm oil. Contains DHA from fish oil (required by law in follow-on formula). Allergens: Milk, Fish, Soy (lecithins).
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly should I switch from Stage 1 to Stage 2?
The recommended age is around 6 months, but the more meaningful trigger is the introduction of solid foods rather than a specific birthday. Stage 2 is designed to complement a mixed diet of formula and solids - its higher iron, calcium, and GOS levels address the nutritional needs that arise during weaning. If your baby is not yet on solids at 6 months, it is reasonable to remain on Stage 1 or Stage PRE RTF until solids begin, then switch. Always follow your pediatrician's guidance on weaning timing.
How many bottles per day does a baby on Stage 2 need?
At the start of weaning, most babies still take 4-5 formula feeds of around 170-200ml per day alongside initial solid meals. As solid food intake increases over the following weeks and months, formula feeds are gradually reduced - one bottle is typically dropped for each solid meal that is fully introduced. By around 9-10 months many babies are on 3 formula feeds per day. Each 200ml bottle covers a full Stage 2 feeding portion.
Why does Stage 2 RTF not contain the lactic cultures found in Stage 1 RTF?
This is a formulation difference between the two stages. Stage 1 RTF includes Lactobacillus Fermentum Hereditum as part of the Combiotic system. Stage 2 RTF provides prebiotic support through the increased GOS fiber (0.5g vs 0.3g) but does not include added lactic cultures. This is consistent with standard practice for follow-on formulas, where the microbiome is more established and the emphasis shifts toward prebiotic fiber rather than introduced probiotic strains.
Is this formula palm oil free like Stage 1 RTF?
Yes. Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 in the Ready to Feed range use cream as the fat source instead of palm oil. This is a specific advantage of the RTF format over the powder versions, which do contain palm oil. For parents who chose RTF specifically to avoid palm oil, the benefit continues seamlessly through the transition from Stage 1 to Stage 2.
Can I use Stage 2 RTF alongside solid food meals?
Yes, and this is exactly how it is intended to be used. Formula remains the primary nutrition source during early weaning, with solid meals gradually increasing in frequency and portion size over several months. A practical approach is to offer formula first at feeding times and solid foods after, so that nutritional intake is maintained even when a new food is rejected. Bottle feeds reduce naturally as solid food acceptance increases.
How do I read the expiration date on the bottle?
HiPP prints dates in European format DD/MM/YYYY. A date of 09/06/2026 means 9th June 2026. Ready to Feed formula has a shorter shelf life than powder - this is normal and not a quality concern. All bottles shipped from Infantiz carry a minimum of 3 months shelf life from dispatch date.
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