NIDINA is a premium infant nutrition brand owned and manufactured by Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is a specialized line of infant formulas designed to support the development of a baby’s immune system, brain, and physical growth from birth through the toddler years.

Brand and Ownership Overview

Parent Company:
NIDINA is a core brand under Nestlé S.A., which is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. Nestlé operates in 185 countries and has over 150 years of expertise in nutrition and health.

Regional Focus:
The brand has a strong presence in European markets, particularly in Spain and Italy. Nestlé España, S.A. is often cited as the primary manufacturer or importer for these regions.

Market Positioning:
NIDINA is marketed alongside other Nestlé infant brands like NAN, Nidal, and Beba, sharing similar clinically proven technologies for allergy and diarrhea prevention.

Core Product Range

NIDINA products are categorized by the baby’s developmental stage and specific nutritional needs:

NIDINA 1 Premium (Starter Milk):
Suitable for babies from birth to 6 months. It is formulated with “START PLUS” containing Bifidus Lactis and DHA to assist immune system development.

NIDINA 2 Premium (Follow-on Milk):
Designed for infants from 6 months of age. It contains “Protect Plus,” which includes Iron, Zinc, and Vitamins A, C, and D to support the immune system.

NIDINA 3 Premium (Growth Milk):
Tailored for toddlers from 12 months onwards, supporting the transition to solid foods while maintaining essential mineral and vitamin balances.

Specialty Formulas:

NIDINA Confort Digest:
Specifically formulated for babies with mild digestive issues such as colic, constipation, or regurgitation.

Optipro Variants:
Available in both powder and liquid formats, these versions emphasize optimized protein quality.
Nutritional Key Features

Immune Support:
Many formulas include Bifidus Lactis, a bifidobacterium that forms part of the natural intestinal flora.

Brain and Eye Development:
Products are enriched with DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid) and LC-PUFA.

Palm Oil-Free:
Modern NIDINA formulas are typically produced without the use of palm oil.

Essential Minerals:
The formulas include iron, zinc, and iodine to promote brain and thyroid function.
Corporate Responsibility and Standards

As a Nestlé brand, NIDINA production and marketing are governed by the Nestlé Policy and Instructions regarding the WHO Code. The company maintains a WHO Code Quality Assurance system to ensure compliance with international and local regulations for marketing breast-milk substitutes.