FAQ

Excella Gold

NIDO® Excella Gold is a powdered milk beverage for children ages 1+. It has 26 nutrients to help support growth, brain development and immunity

NIDO® 1+ is a powdered milk beverage that is specially formulated for children 1+. It contains 22 nutrients that help support growth, brain development and immunity.

NIDO® Lacto-Ease is a milk beverage for children ages 1-3 with all the same benefits as NIDO® 1+, but with reduced lactose.

NIDO® 2+ is a powdered milk beverage with 12 added vitamins and minerals to help support your child’s healthy development during preschool.

NIDO® Fortificada is a powdered whole milk beverage with added Vitamin C and Iron for healthy growth and development, for older children and the rest of the family.

Both NIDO 1+ and Excella Gold are specially formulated to help support your toddler’s healthy growth and development! However, NIDO Excella Gold contains 4 more nutrients than NIDO 1+ including Choline and 22mg of DHA, as well as 1g of prebiotic fiber.

Prebiotics are food ingredients that help support the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.

Probiotics are live organisms, such as bacteria, that are found naturally in humans and added to some food products such as NIDO 1+. There are many different types of probiotics. The probiotic in NIDO (Lactobacillus rhamnosus) along with vitamins A, C, D, iron and zinc help to support a healthy immune system

The shelf life of NIDO 1+, NIDO Fortificada, and NIDO 3+ is 15 months.

The shelf life of NIDO Lacto-Ease is 9 months.

For optimum quality, consume all NIDO® products before the "Best If Used By" date, printed on the bottom of the can.

NIDO® products can be found in supermarkets as well as national retailers such as Walmart and other club stores. For a location near you, please use our store locator. You can also buy it online directly.

All NIDO® products are made with real milk ingredients, keeping its rich taste and many of its nutritional benefits, like protein. Each product is specially formulated to provide nourishment for your toddler in a creamy, wholesome drink with gentle honey notes that they will love.

NIDO 1+ is specially made to provide your toddler, ages 1 and up, with 22 essential vitamins and minerals that help support their growth and development: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Iodine, Potassium, Riboflavin, Biotin, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Chloride, Thiamin¸ Selenium and Zinc. Additionally, NIDO 1+ also contains a probiotic and 19 mg Omega-3 DHA.

*As a milk-based product, NIDO 1+ has animal-based ingredients (milk). The added nutrients are synthetic. Vitamin D3 can be derived from lanolin (from sheep) or from fish.

NIDO Fortificada contains 9 vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, C & D, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid and Phosphorus.

NIDO Fortificada was not reformulated; however, we have updated the Nutrition Facts panel to include all the nutrients found in the product including those that are naturally present in milk. Previously, we only included a select few nutrients.

Add 4 tablespoons of NIDO® 1+ (or ¼ cup) to 1 cup (8 fl oz) of warm water; mix well. (1 scoop of NIDO® = 1 Tablespoon)

Add 4 tablespoons of NIDO® Fortificada to 1 cup (8 fl oz) of warm water; mix well.

To prevent clumping, ensure that the utensil is dry before scooping the NIDO® powder. When preparing, make sure to always add NIDO® powder to water, not the reverse.

One (1) scoop of NIDO® Excella Gold powdered milk beverage is equal to 1 tablespoon.

Once prepared, NIDO® toddler milk should be consumed immediately to maintain the nutrients' freshness. Whenever you need more than a day's worth of toddler milk, it is best to separate extra servings in powder form and mix right before giving them to your little one to ensure the highest level of freshness. For more helpful solutions for you and your toddler, please take a look at our Tips section. 

NIDO® products are intended for children ages 1 year and older.

NIDO® products are not suitable for children under 1 year of age.

We recommend you consult your pediatrician regarding your child's nutritional needs.

No, NIDO® powdered milk beverage is not a baby formula. NIDO® products are only intended for children ages 1 year and older.

Doctors recommend breast milk or formula as the primary source of nutrition for children up to 1 year of age.

NESTLÉ® GERBER® makes products for children under 1 year of age. Visit their website at www.gerber.com or you can call 1-800-782-7766 to find a suitable formula for your child younger than 1 year old.

Yes, NIDO® 1+ can substitute for regular liquid milk in recipes and is a great way to incorporate NIDO® 1+ into your child’s nutrition. In recipes, substitute one (1) cup of prepared NIDO® 1+ for one (1) cup of regular liquid milk.

For more information about lactose sensitivity, talk to your pediatrician.