A parent’s guide to baby formula: Hipp vs Holle
Which baby food is best? Many moms are convinced that there can only be one answer to this question – breast milk. And it’s hard to disagree with this. But what if a mother has no milk for medical reasons, or a growing child is no longer enough of his mother’s “supply”? Modern formulas, oatmeal, purées and other baby products made from hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly components help to provide the child’s body with proteins, fats, carbohydrates and minerals.
So do not be so afraid of the term “artificial feeding”, and sort out the question: what is the best baby food for infants and older children? The choice of the manufacturer is not the most important question. Of course, it’s better to entrust your choice to companies that have long-established themselves in the market. Consult with your pediatrician. After all, the experience of children’s doctors can make certain conclusions.
Let’s take a look at two well-known formula brands, Hipp and Holle.
Hipp Baby Formula
Baby powdered milk formula from the well-known HiPP brand is high quality nutrition for infants and slightly older children. Thanks to accurate research and the latest developments, specialists in baby food have created a whole line of balanced, easily digestible food based on organic cow’s milk, which provides your baby with all the necessary set of vitamins and trace elements for proper development and health maintenance.
The formula contains probiotics and prebiotics (probiotic cultures L. Fermentum) of the same type as in breast milk. They improve digestive function and form and support the correct intestinal microflora. The essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 help the brain and eyesight to develop properly. Nucleotides, also close to the components of breast milk, increase immunity. As well as a complex of vitamins and minerals to provide your baby with energy and proper development of all vital body systems. Mixes contain no sugar, gluten, dyes, GMOs, emulsifiers and other harmful substances.
The composition of the formulas includes: skimmed organic milk, vegetable oils (sunflower, low-energy rapeseed, palm kernel olein), partially demineralized milk whey powder, lactose, Prebiotics (galactooligosaccharides from lactose), maltodextrin, calcium carbonate, sodium, potassium citrate, vitamin C, magnesium carbonate, iron lactate, L-tryptophan, zinc sulfate, probiotics (lactic acid lactobacillus L. fermentum heredity), nucleotides (cytidine monophosphate, uridine monophosphate, adenosine monophosphate, inosine monophosphate, guano sine monophosphate), niacin, pantothenic acid, copper sulfate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium iodate, manganese sulfate, folic acid, vitamin B2, vitamin K, biotin, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12. (It is worth paying attention to HiPP Dutch stage 1 and HiPP formula stage 1)
Holle Formula
Holle organic infant formula is suitable for feeding your baby from birth or when transitioning from breastfeeding. They can be used for bottle feeding or making whole-grain oatmeal. They are easily digestible by the body of a newborn. Holle is a German producer of baby food which guarantees a high quality product containing 99% of natural ingredients grown in a natural environment (according to the EU rules). The formula does not contain gluten, sugar, GMOs.
The composition of the mixture includes: skim milk (Germany), partially demineralized whey, oils (palm oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), skim milk powder, starch, maltodextrin, calcium carbonate, vitamin C, iron lactate, vitamin E, zinc sulfate, niacin, calcium D-pantothenate, copper sulfate, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese sulfate, potassium iodate, folic acid, vitamin K, sodium selenite, vitamin D.
Also, a striking feature of this brand is a mixture based on goat’s milk. They are considered hypoallergenic and more easily digestible compared to cow’s milk formulas.
The choice is always up to you
Hipp or Holle – which formula is better? One of the most discussed topics on young parents’ forums. And no matter what anyone says, there can be no clear winner in the “People’s Choice Award” category! These brands belong to the world’s well-known manufacturers of baby food. The products are made in accordance with the most stringent requirements of quality and safety. That is, you yourself choose what is best for you and your baby.
