Kendamil Stage 2 Feeding Guide: Organic BIO Nature – How Much, How to Prepare & a Sample Day

Your baby is around 6 months old, solids are starting, and you're opening your first tin of Kendamil Stage 2. How do you make the bottle? How much milk does your baby need now that they're eating food too? And what does a normal day look like? This practical guide answers all of it, using Kendamil BIO Nature Stage 2 as our example.

Wondering how Kendamil BIO Nature compares with the UK Organic range? Read Kendamil UK vs Kendamil EU.

Do you need to switch to Stage 2 at all?

Not necessarily. Stage 2 (follow-on milk) is made for babies from 6 months, alongside solid food. But health authorities such as the UK's NHS point out that a first infant milk (Stage 1) can stay your baby's main drink for the whole first year. So switching is your choice:

• Staying on Stage 1 is completely fine, especially if your baby is happy and growing well.
• Moving to Stage 2 is a common choice once solids are going well. Follow-on milks are designed for babies who are also eating food.

Never give Stage 2 to a baby younger than 6 months.

How to switch from Stage 1 to Stage 2

• Wait until solids have started, usually around 6 months.
• Swap one bottle a day first, then a few more each day over 3–5 days. Many babies switch straight away without any trouble, but a gradual change gives a sensitive tummy time to adjust.
• Don't mix the two formulas in one bottle. Make each bottle with one formula, following its own tin.
• Watch your baby: a little change in poop is normal. If your baby has reflux, allergies, was born early or seems unwell, talk to your pediatrician.

How to prepare a bottle of Kendamil Stage 2

1. Wash your hands and sterilise the bottle, teat and cap.
2. Boil fresh tap water and let it cool for no more than 30 minutes, so it's still at least 70°C. Don't use softened water or water that has been boiled before.
3. Pour the water into the bottle first, using the markings to measure.
4. Add the powder: 1 level scoop for every 30 ml of water. Use only the scoop from the tin and level it with the straight edge inside the lid. Don't press the powder down.
5. Close and shake until the powder has fully dissolved.
6. Cool to body temperature under cold running water, then test a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot.
7. Feed within 2 hours and throw away any milk your baby doesn't finish.

Quick scoop guide

Always follow the feeding table and instructions printed on your own tin. The English preparation info is also on our product page.

How much Kendamil Stage 2 does a baby need?

As a general guide, Kendamil suggests babies need around 600 ml of Stage 2 milk a day from 6 months, as drinks or used in food. In practice that often looks like 3–4 bottles a day.

As your baby eats more solid food, especially towards 10–12 months, they'll naturally drink a little less milk, and some babies drop a bottle on their own. That's normal. Let your baby's appetite guide you rather than pushing them to finish every bottle, and check with your health visitor or pediatrician if you're worried about how much your baby is drinking or eating.

A sample day at 7–9 months

Every family's routine is different. Use this as an example, not a rule:

Tip: Kendamil's baby porridges are an easy first breakfast, and you can mix them with your baby's usual milk.

Storing Kendamil Stage 2

• Opened tin: close the lid tightly, keep it in a cool, dry place (not the fridge), and use within 4 weeks.
• Prepared bottle: use within 2 hours and throw away leftovers.
• Never microwave a bottle; it can heat unevenly and scald your baby.
• Dented tin? Kendamil tins dent easily in transit. The powder is protected by a sealed inner foil, so a dent on the outside doesn't affect it as long as the seal is intact.

Cups, bottles and what comes after Stage 2

• From around 6 months, start offering water in an open or free-flow cup at mealtimes.
• From 12 months, your toddler can move to whole cow's milk as their main drink, or to a toddler milk such as Kendamil Nature 3.
• Around 1 year is also a good time to start moving from bottles to cups.

Frequently asked questions

How many scoops of Kendamil Stage 2 per bottle?

1 level scoop for every 30 ml of water. For example, 6 scoops in 180 ml of water. Always use the scoop that comes in the tin.

Can I prepare Kendamil Stage 2 bottles in advance?

It's safest to make each bottle fresh. If you need a bottle for later, carry the cooled boiled water and the powder separately, and mix them just before the feed.

How long can a made-up bottle of Kendamil Stage 2 sit out?

Up to 2 hours. Throw away anything your baby doesn't drink.

Can I use Kendamil Stage 2 in food?

Yes. It's great for mixing into porridge, cereal or purées. Prepare it exactly as you would for a bottle.

Is Kendamil Stage 2 organic?

Kendamil BIO Nature Stage 2 is certified organic, made with organic whole milk, with no palm oil or fish oil.

This article is general information, not medical advice. Breastfeeding is best for babies. Follow-on milk should be used as part of a varied diet from 6 months, on the advice of a healthcare professional, and always prepared exactly as the label on your tin says.