HIPP AR · APTAMIL ANTI-REFLUX · FROM BIRTH
Anti-Reflux Formula: HiPP AR and Aptamil AR Compared
HiPP AR (German and UK) and Aptamil Anti-Reflux, side by side. The packs compared here are labelled from birth, thickened with locust bean gum, and for use under medical supervision.
Why Buy Anti-Reflux Formula at Formuland
Formuland has imported European formula for U.S. families for more than ten years. Here is what that means when you order HiPP AR or Aptamil Anti-Reflux.
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HiPP AR in the German 600 g box and the UK 800 g can, and Aptamil Anti-Reflux in the German 800 g tub and a 400 g can.
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Formuland has sourced European formula for U.S. families for over ten years, through supplier relationships we have built over that time.
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Every package is tracked, with status updates by email. Most orders arrive in 2 to 4 business days, delivery can take up to 7, and orders over $100 ship free.
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Larger packs cost less per unit. On November 8, 2026: HiPP AR German $40.99 each for one box and $36.99 each for 12; Aptamil Anti-Reflux 800 g $54.99 each for one tub and $48.99 each for 16.
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Not sure which pack or size fits? Email care@formuland.com. For which formula suits your baby, ask your pediatrician.
QUICK COMPARISON
HiPP AR vs Aptamil Anti-Reflux
Sources: hipp.de (product page and product sheet), hipp.co.uk and aptaclub.de, read November 8, 2026. Ask your pediatrician which formula suits your baby.
| Feature | HiPP AR (Germany) | HiPP Anti-Reflux (UK) | Aptamil Anti-Reflux (Germany, 800 g) |
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| Labelled age | From birth | From birth | From birth |
| Pack | 600 g box, German text | 800 g can, English text | 800 g tub, German text |
| Thickener | Locust bean gum | Carob bean gum (locust bean gum) | Locust bean gum (3.5%) |
| How the label describes it | Food for special medical purposes; use under medical supervision | Food for special medical purposes; use under medical supervision | Food for special medical purposes; use only under medical supervision |
| Water for mixing | Boiled, cooled to about 40-50 °C | As printed on the pack (differs from other HiPP UK milks) | Boiled, cooled to about 40 °C |
| Stand time to thicken | 7 minutes, then shake again | 7 minutes, then shake again | 5 minutes, then shake again |
| Energy per 100 ml prepared | 66 kcal | 66 kcal | 66 kcal |
| Label restrictions | Not for a known or suspected cow’s milk protein allergy | Not with antacids or other feed thickeners; use a single, fast-flow teat | Not for babies at risk of allergy or premature babies; not with Aptamil AR thickener |
| Price at Formuland (Nov 8, 2026) | $40.99 each for 1 box; $36.99 each for 12 | $54.99 each for 1 can; $50.99 each for 12 | $54.99 each for 1 tub; $48.99 each for 16 |
| Labelled age | From birth |
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| Pack | 600 g box, German text |
| Thickener | Locust bean gum |
| How the label describes it | Food for special medical purposes; use under medical supervision |
| Water for mixing | Boiled, cooled to about 40-50 °C |
| Stand time to thicken | 7 minutes, then shake again |
| Energy per 100 ml prepared | 66 kcal |
| Label restrictions | Not for a known or suspected cow’s milk protein allergy |
| Price at Formuland (Nov 8, 2026) | $40.99 each for 1 box; $36.99 each for 12 |
| Labelled age | From birth |
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| Pack | 800 g can, English text |
| Thickener | Carob bean gum (locust bean gum) |
| How the label describes it | Food for special medical purposes; use under medical supervision |
| Water for mixing | As printed on the pack (differs from other HiPP UK milks) |
| Stand time to thicken | 7 minutes, then shake again |
| Energy per 100 ml prepared | 66 kcal |
| Label restrictions | Not with antacids or other feed thickeners; use a single, fast-flow teat |
| Price at Formuland (Nov 8, 2026) | $54.99 each for 1 can; $50.99 each for 12 |
| Labelled age | From birth |
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| Pack | 800 g tub, German text |
| Thickener | Locust bean gum (3.5%) |
| How the label describes it | Food for special medical purposes; use only under medical supervision |
| Water for mixing | Boiled, cooled to about 40 °C |
| Stand time to thicken | 5 minutes, then shake again |
| Energy per 100 ml prepared | 66 kcal |
| Label restrictions | Not for babies at risk of allergy or premature babies; not with Aptamil AR thickener |
| Price at Formuland (Nov 8, 2026) | $54.99 each for 1 tub; $48.99 each for 16 |
Sources: hipp.de (product page and product sheet), hipp.co.uk and aptaclub.de, read November 8, 2026. Ask your pediatrician which formula suits your baby.
ANTI-REFLUX FORMULA
Which Anti-Reflux Formula to Look At
They differ by brand, pack language, size and preparation. Follow the directions on the pack you buy.
Important: spitting up is common and often settles by itself. If your baby is happy and gaining weight, ask your pediatrician before switching to an anti-reflux formula. For HiPP-only details, see our HiPP Anti-Reflux page; for reading on reflux, see our reflux formula guide.
| Formula Series | Stage | Key Notes |
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| HiPP AR (Germany) | 600 g box (From birth) | German pack; 7-minute stand time |
| HiPP Anti-Reflux (UK) | 800 g can (From birth) | English pack; fast-flow teat; 7-minute stand time |
| Aptamil Anti-Reflux | 800 g tub (From birth) | German pack; 5-minute stand time; label allergy and premature warning |
| 400 g can (From birth (product listing)) | Not compared above; read the label details on its product page |
Important: spitting up is common and often settles by itself. If your baby is happy and gaining weight, ask your pediatrician before switching to an anti-reflux formula. For HiPP-only details, see our HiPP Anti-Reflux page; for reading on reflux, see our reflux formula guide.
ANTI-REFLUX FORMULA
How to Prepare Anti-Reflux Formula
Thickened formula is made up differently from standard formula. These points come from the HiPP and Aptamil directions; always follow the pack you have.
Talk to Your Pediatrician First
These formulas are for use under medical supervision. Spitting up is common and often settles on its own (NHS), so check with your pediatrician before you start or switch, and go back if your baby is not better after a few days.
Follow the Pack
Anti-reflux formula is prepared differently from standard formula, and the German and UK packs differ. Always follow the full directions on the pack you have.
Let It Thicken
After mixing, HiPP AR stands for 7 minutes and Aptamil Anti-Reflux for 5, then shake again and check the temperature on your wrist. These are stand times only, not full directions.
Check the Teat Guidance
Thickened milk can flow more slowly. HiPP UK recommends a single, fast-flow teat for its anti-reflux milk; follow your pack and your pediatrician.
Add Nothing Else
HiPP UK says not to use its anti-reflux milk with antacids or other feed thickeners, and Aptamil says not to combine its anti-reflux formula with Aptamil Anti-Reflux thickener. Ask your pediatrician before adding anything to a bottle.
Make Each Bottle Fresh
Prepare each feed fresh, feed straight away and throw away any milk left at the end of a feed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Anti-Reflux Formula
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Anti-reflux (AR) formula is infant formula with an added thickener. HiPP and Aptamil use locust bean gum, also called carob bean gum, which both brands say helps feeds stay down. In the UK and Germany these products are labelled as foods for special medical purposes, for the dietary management of reflux and regurgitation, and are for use under medical supervision.
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Both are labelled from birth and both are thickened with locust bean gum. They differ in preparation and label restrictions: after mixing, HiPP’s directions have the bottle stand for 7 minutes and Aptamil’s for 5, before shaking again. HiPP Germany says not to use its AR formula if a cow’s milk protein allergy is known or suspected; Aptamil says its AR formula is not suitable for babies at risk of allergy or for premature babies. HiPP AR comes as a German 600 g box or a UK 800 g can, Aptamil Anti-Reflux as a German 800 g tub. Your pediatrician can tell you which suits your baby.
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Yes. HiPP UK says its anti-reflux milk should only be used under medical supervision, HiPP Germany says to use it only after talking to your pediatrician and only for as long as needed, and Aptamil says to use it only under medical supervision. Both German labels say to go back to your pediatrician if your baby is not better after a few days.
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Often, yes. The NHS says reflux, when a baby brings up milk during or shortly after a feed, is very common and usually gets better on its own, and that a baby who is happy, healthy and gaining weight does not usually need to see a doctor for it. See your pediatrician if your baby is not gaining weight or the reflux is not improving. Get urgent medical help if your baby has green or yellow vomit, blood in vomit or poo, or forceful (projectile) vomiting, refuses feeds, cannot keep fluids down, or is very distressed and will not stop crying.
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Differently from standard formula, so follow the full directions on your pack. After mixing, AR formula needs time to thicken: HiPP says to let it stand for 7 minutes, Aptamil for 5 minutes, then shake again and check the temperature before feeding. Water temperature and mixing steps also differ by pack: HiPP Germany says to cool boiled water to about 40 to 50 °C and Aptamil Germany to about 40 °C. If your baby was born early or is unwell, ask your pediatrician how to prepare it.
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Both are HiPP anti-reflux formulas labelled from birth and thickened with locust (carob) bean gum. The German version comes in a 600 g box with German-language packaging; the UK version comes in an 800 g can with English packaging. Preparation steps differ between packs, so follow the one you have.
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Yes. Formuland ships HiPP AR and Aptamil Anti-Reflux to U.S. addresses. Most orders arrive in 2 to 4 business days, delivery can take up to 7, and orders over $100 ship free.
Order Anti-Reflux Formula
HiPP AR (German and UK) and Aptamil Anti-Reflux, for use under medical supervision. Questions about a pack or delivery? Email care@formuland.com.
