Best Goat Milk Baby Formula 2026: Jovie vs Holle vs Kendamil vs Kabrita vs NANNYcare

By: The Milky Box Team - Updated October 2026 - 8 Minute Read

Goat milk formula has become one of the most popular choices among our families. Some parents find it gentler, and many like its naturally smaller fat globules and the simple, short ingredient lists. But the brands differ a lot: organic or not, prebiotics or not, fish or algae DHA, and whether they contain maltodextrin or palm oil. Here’s how the seven goat milk formulas we stock compare.

Quick picks:

  • Organic with prebiotics and no maltodextrin: Jovie Goat.
  • Demeter biodynamic: Holle Goat Dutch.
  • A Pre stage from birth: Holle Goat Pre or HiPP German Goat Pre.
  • Palm-oil-free with prebiotics, not organic: Kendamil Goat.
  • A simple whole goat milk recipe: NANNYcare.
  • Prebiotics plus a special fat structure (OPO): Kabrita.

Important: goat milk proteins are similar to cow’s milk proteins, so goat milk formula is not suitable for babies with a cow’s milk protein allergy. It also contains lactose. Talk to your pediatrician before switching.

Side-by-side comparison

Based on the ingredient lists of the Stage 1 (or Pre) formulas we stock.

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Jovie GoatHolle GoatHolle Goat DutchKendamil GoatKabritaNANNYcareHiPP German Goat
Certified organicYes (EU)Yes (EU)Yes (Demeter)NoNoNoYes (EU)
Goat milkWholeFull creamFull creamWholeSkimmed, plus goat wheyWholeGoat milk
Prebiotic GOSYesNoNoYesYesNoYes
DHA sourceFish oilAlgaeAlgaeAlgaeFish oilFish oilFish oil
Palm oilNoNoNoNoNot listed (contains OPO fat)NoYes
MaltodextrinNoStage 1 yes (Pre: no)YesNoNoNoNo
Stages we stock1, 2, 3Pre, 1, 2, 3, 41, 2, 31, 2, 31, 2, 31, 2, 3Pre, 2
Pack800 g400 g800 g800 g800 g800 g400 g

For every formula side by side, see our full comparison chart.

The goat milk formulas compared

Jovie Goat

Certified EU organic and made with whole goat milk, Jovie Goat has a short ingredient list: lactose as the only added carbohydrate, sunflower and rapeseed oil (no palm oil), prebiotic GOS and fish-oil DHA. There’s no maltodextrin or starch.

Jovie Goat Stage 1

Jovie Goat Stage 2

Jovie Goat Stage 3

Holle Goat and Holle Goat Dutch

Holle’s goat formulas use full-cream organic goat milk, sunflower and rapeseed oil and DHA from algae, with no added prebiotics. Holle Goat Pre has lactose as its only carbohydrate; from Stage 1, maltodextrin is added. Holle Goat Dutch is Demeter-certified and comes in a larger 800 g can; the German range comes in 400 g packs and goes up to Stage 4.

Holle Goat Pre

Holle Goat Stage 1

Holle Goat Dutch Stage 1

Kendamil Goat

Kendamil Goat is made with whole goat milk and goat whey, with sunflower, coconut and rapeseed oil (no palm oil), prebiotic GOS and algae DHA. It isn’t certified organic.

Kendamil Goat Stage 1

Kendamil Goat Stage 2

Kendamil Goat Stage 3

Kabrita

Kabrita uses skimmed goat milk with added goat whey, prebiotic GOS and fish-oil DHA. It also contains a high sn-2 palmitic acid fat (OPO), a fat structure modeled on breast milk. It isn’t certified organic.

Kabrita Stage 1

Kabrita Stage 2

Kabrita Stage 3

NANNYcare

NANNYcare keeps things simple: whole goat milk, lactose, sunflower and rapeseed oils and fish-oil DHA, with no added prebiotics. It isn’t certified organic.

NANNYcare Stage 1

NANNYcare Stage 3

HiPP German Goat

HiPP German Goat is certified organic, with prebiotic GOS and fish-oil DHA. Unlike the other goat formulas here, it contains palm oil. It comes in 400 g packs as Pre (from birth) and Stage 2 (from 6 months).

HiPP Goat Pre

HiPP Goat Stage 2

How to choose

  • Certified organic matters most? Jovie Goat, Holle Goat, Holle Goat Dutch or HiPP German Goat.
  • You want prebiotic GOS? Jovie Goat, Kendamil Goat, Kabrita or HiPP German Goat.
  • You’d rather avoid maltodextrin? Jovie Goat, Kendamil Goat, Kabrita, NANNYcare, HiPP German Goat, or Holle Goat Pre.
  • You prefer DHA without fish oil? Holle Goat, Holle Goat Dutch or Kendamil Goat.
  • You’d rather avoid palm oil? Any of them except HiPP German Goat.

Switching from cow’s milk formula to goat? Do it gradually and check with your pediatrician; our switching guide explains how.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is goat milk formula easier to digest?

Some families find it gentler. Goat milk forms a softer curd in the stomach and has smaller fat globules than cow’s milk, but every baby is different and research is still limited.

Is goat milk formula OK for a cow’s milk allergy?

No. Goat milk proteins are very similar to cow’s milk proteins, so most babies with a cow’s milk protein allergy react to goat milk too. Ask your pediatrician about a suitable hypoallergenic formula.

Is goat milk formula lactose-free?

No. Goat milk naturally contains lactose, and all the goat formulas here contain it.

Which goat milk formula is organic?

Jovie Goat, Holle Goat, Holle Goat Dutch (Demeter) and HiPP German Goat are certified organic. Kendamil Goat, Kabrita and NANNYcare aren’t.

Which goat milk formula has no palm oil?

Jovie Goat, Holle Goat, Holle Goat Dutch, Kendamil Goat and NANNYcare list no palm oil. Kabrita lists no palm oil but contains an OPO structured fat; HiPP German Goat contains palm oil.

Head-to-head goat comparisons

Disclaimer: Breastfeeding is the best nutrition for your baby. This information is general and not medical advice. Please talk to your pediatrician before starting or changing your baby’s formula.