Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s be honest — who usually thinks about fatty acids when it comes to baby formula? But DHA, short for docosahexaenoic acid, is super important for babies! It supports not only brain development but also healthy vision. Because we know how essential this is, we make sure our infant formula contains the right amount of DHA. So, dear parents, if you want to give your baby the best start in life, take a look at the ingredients — DHA really matters.

Yes! Lactose isn’t just any sugar — it’s the natural sugar found in breast milk. Your little one needs this milk sugar as an important source of energy, especially in the first months of life. That’s why our organic infant milk contains exactly the right amount of lactose. In our Organic Pre formula, it’s even the main source of carbohydrates — giving your baby the perfect energy boost to grow and thrive!

At Töpfer, we’ve made a conscious decision to use organic and RSPO-certified palm oil. That might sound a bit technical, but here’s the most important part: we only want the very best for your little one. Palm oil provides short-chain fatty acids that are important for healthy growth — helping babies grow up big and strong, naturally. We’ve put a lot of care into making sure both our cow’s milk and goat’s milk formulas contain all the nutrients babies need for their development. Palm oil plays a key role here because it’s rich in palmitic acid — a fatty acid also found in breast milk. Other vegetable oils contain much less of it. We also know that palm oil has been criticized because harmful substances can form during processing. But don’t worry — every single batch of our formula is carefully tested by independent laboratories to ensure it’s completely safe.

Our goat milk formula is not a hydrolyzed formula (meaning the protein has not been broken down into smaller pieces). However, it can be a great alternative for babies with sensitive digestion. Thanks to its special composition, goat’s milk is easier to digest and is well tolerated by many babies. So, if you’re looking for an alternative to cow’s milk formula, Töpfer Organic Goat Milk Formula could be a wonderful option for your little one!

Our infant formula contains animal rennet, which is used in the production of certain ingredients. For this reason, it is not vegan or vegetarian.

If you’d like to switch your baby’s formula, you can do so directly. Whether you’re moving from our cow’s milk formula to our goat’s milk formula, or from our Pre formula to Follow-on 2, it’s no problem. Simply replace one bottle of your baby’s usual formula with the new one. After 3–4 days, you’ll have completely switched. Easy, right?

All our Töpfer infant formulas are tailored to your baby’s needs and meet EU regulations. You can feed both Pre formula and Follow-on formula at the same time — for example, Pre during the day and Follow-on in the evening. The only important rule: never mix different formula powders in the same bottle.

Unfortunately, we are not allowed to provide free samples of our Organic Pre Infant Formula. This is due to legal regulations connected to the WHO Code for the protection and promotion of breastfeeding, as well as §25a of the German Dietary Regulation. These rules prohibit the advertising of infant formula, including giving away samples or offering products for free or at reduced prices.

Yes, it truly is. The bright orange blossoms of the calendula flower (Calendula officinalis) contain highly effective compounds such as antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids, and essential oils. Together, these ingredients support wound healing, reduce inflammation, and aid the skin’s natural regeneration process. Studies have shown that calendula has antiviral and antifungal properties, helps protect against harmful microorganisms, and can even have a positive effect on the immune system. At Töpfer, we use a concentrated, solvent-free organic calendula CO₂ extract, as it contains a particularly high level of so-called faradiol esters — the compounds mainly responsible for the plant’s anti-inflammatory effects. To produce just 1 kg of extract, around 17 kg of calendula blossoms are needed. On stressed, cracked, dry, sensitive, or problem skin, calendula extract works almost like a balm. Regular use of oils and creams containing calendula extract helps protect the skin from excessive moisture loss and improves elasticity. In fact, a study with infants suffering from diaper rash showed that using calendula-based care products was a safe and effective treatment. You can find organic calendula extract in these Töpfer Babycare products: • Wind & Weather Calendula Cream • Body Lotion • Care Cream • Care & Massage Oil • Baby Powder • Shampoo • Wash Gel • Nappy Cream • Tooth Gel for milk teeth • and in Mamacare Nipple Cream

The natural shea butter in our Babycare products is sourced from the fruit kernels of the West African shea tree, also known as the butter tree, through certified organic wild collection. The plum-shaped green fruits of the shea tree have edible flesh and a fat-rich kernel — the actual shea nut. After harvesting, the nuts are dried and shelled, and shea butter is obtained either by boiling or cold pressing. Thanks to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E (tocopherol), and provitamin A, shea butter provides the skin with intensive moisture, supports regeneration, and leaves it feeling smooth and supple. It is especially suitable for the care of dry, irritated, or stressed skin. Shea butter is very well tolerated, easy to apply, and, since it contains no water, also serves as excellent protection against cold weather.

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a hardy, thorny plant with bright orange-red berries. Originally from Nepal, it now also grows in suitable regions across Europe. The oil pressed from sea buckthorn berries is special because of its unique fatty acid composition. It contains rare palmitoleic acid (an omega-7 fatty acid), which is also a key component of human skin lipids. On the skin, it forms a protective film that helps maintain skin moisture and firmness. When there’s a deficiency, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) becomes too high, weakening the skin’s protective barrier. As a result, the skin can’t hold on to moisture as well — it becomes dry, flaky, and more prone to irritation and germs. Thanks to its richness in vitamins A, E, and C, sea buckthorn pulp oil is therefore highly suitable for dry and irritated skin. Palmitoleic acid also helps inhibit inflammation and supports wound healing, partly by stimulating collagen regeneration. By renewing healthy epidermis, sea buckthorn oil can even support scar healing. It has also been shown to soothe skin burns when applied topically. For our products, we use an extract made from dried organic sea buckthorn pulp. It is produced through high-pressure extraction with natural spring carbon dioxide — completely free from solvent residues, inorganic salts, or heavy metals. You can find sea buckthorn pulp oil in our Babycare Tooth Gel for milk teeth and Mamacare Massage Oil.

The essential oil of iris root has been known for centuries as a natural remedy to soothe gum pain. Traditionally, the so-called “teething root” is still used today for babies and toddlers to ease teething discomfort — usually under the name “violet root.” But here’s the fun fact: this popular teething aid doesn’t actually come from violets at all, but from certain iris species such as Iris germanica, pallida, florentina, or Iridaceae. The name “violet root” comes from the fragrance of irones, aromatic compounds released especially when the root is chewed, which smell similar to violets. Along with released mucilages, they create a cooling and soothing effect. The essential oil derived from iris root is also rich in myristic acid, which gives it strong skin-caring properties — making it not only helpful for teething but also a prized ingredient in anti-aging cosmetics. It nourishes, clarifies, and can even support wound healing. At Töpfer, we use the soothing properties of iris root in our Babycare Tooth Gel for milk teeth.

The word “myrrh” likely comes from the Arabic word murr, meaning “bitter.” Myrrh is one of the oldest known medicinal plants. Its resin, mentioned even in the Bible, has been valued since ancient times — from Egypt to the Middle Ages. Myrrh is harvested from shrubs and trees of the Commiphora species, which belong to the balsam family and grow in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen, Oman, and Sudan. When the bark is injured, the tree releases a milky, resinous sap to protect itself from intruders and close its wounds. Once dried on the bark, this sap becomes the bitter-tasting yellow-brown myrrh resin. Myrrh has pain-relieving, disinfecting, astringent (tightening), and wound-healing properties. It is especially effective — for example, as a tincture — in soothing inflammation in the mouth, throat, and gums. Myrrh is one of the natural ingredients in our Babycare Tooth Gel for milk teeth.

Olive oil has long been valued for its many health benefits — and it’s also widely used in baby care. It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (up to 80%), such as oleic acid, as well as vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols. These ingredients help protect the skin, provide moisture, and support its natural barrier function. Olive oil also contains squalane, which has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin irritations. When used as part of a care product, olive oil can keep your baby’s skin soft and supple, relieve dryness, and calm redness. In addition, its antioxidant properties protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Research from 2016 showed that olive oil can be an excellent choice for improving dry skin in babies. It increases skin hydration, reduces roughness, and strengthens the skin barrier. That’s why organically grown, virgin, cold-pressed olive oil is a natural and gentle ingredient in our baby care products. Organic extra virgin olive oil is part of our organic oil blend in the following products: • Babycare Body Lotion • Babycare Children’s Bran Bath • Babycare Care Cream • Babycare Care & Massage Oil • Babycare Baby Powder • Babycare Wind & Weather Calendula Cream • Babycare Nappy Cream • Hand Cream • Mamacare Massage Oil