Infant Nutrition

We see healthier, happier childhoods, creating healthier, happier futures.

More than ingredients

At dsm-firmenich we are specialists in infant nutrition solutions. We offer a complete portfolio of nutritional ingredients that meet the highest safety and quality requirements, including HMOs, DHA omega-3, ARA omega-6, and fully customizable premix solutions. As the science and regulatory landscapes are continuously evolving, we monitor the latest nutrition science and regulatory changes to help our customers with our dedicated services from application, technical and regulatory to scientific and marketing services.

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New dry vitamin A form supports early life

This breakthrough, clean-label solution is designed to enhance the nutritional value of infant formulas without the stability issues associated with traditional vitamin A ingredients. Learn more in our new infographic.

HMOs and probiotics: Working together to enhance infant health with synbiotics

Break new ground in early life nutrition with dsm-firmenich's groundbreaking synbiotic solutions, which combine the power of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOS) and probiotics to help support infant health and development. Visit our new synbiotic page for more information. 

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mother and infant
Webinar: Harnessing the power of HMOs in early life nutrition with dsm-firmenich

Here at dsm-firmenich, we believe in offering science backed solutions to help babies around the world lead brighter lives. Thanks to new advances in science, the emerging health benefits of HMOs can be leveraged to support infants throughout the first thousand days. Watch our latest webinar to learn how our HMOs can take your innovations to the next level.

Babies and nursing

Nutrition while nursing is just as important as nutrition during pregnancy. Breast milk represents the nutritional gold standard for infant nutrition and supports optimal growth, development, and long-term health. Explore the various products and expert services dsm-firmenich provides to support moms and their babies throughout early life.  

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Products

Purpose-led products for babies and nursing

Explore our vitamin, lipid, carotenoid and nutraceutical solutions for babies and nursing.

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Toddlers (1-3 years)

The early childhood years are developmentally important and set the stage for lifelong health and well-being. Pound for pound, growing children need more nutrients than adults to support their rapid growth and development. Explore the various products and expert services dsm-firmenich provides to ensure little kids fuel their bodies for optimal growth and development

Products

Purpose-led products for toddlers (1-3 years)

Explore our vitamin, lipid, carotenoid and nutraceutical solutions for toddlers.

Hot off the press
  • dsm-firmenich introduces breakthrough dry vitamin A form to support early life nutrition

    29 October 2024

    dsm-firmenich introduces breakthrough dry vitamin A form to support early life nutrition

    dsm-firmenich, innovators in health, nutrition, and beauty, announced the launch of Dry Vit A Palmitate for Early Life Nutrition – a breakthrough clean-label solution designed to enhance the nutritional value of infant formulas without the stability issues associated with traditional vitamin A ingredients.

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  • Explore the science behind synbiotic solutions combining HMOs and probiotics plus their benefits for infant health and development.
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  • Top takeaways from our expert webinar exploring the power of HMOs in infant formula
    Top takeaways from our expert webinar exploring the power of HMOs in infant formula

    Explore new science on the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formula for early life development, as well as HMO innovation opportunities with dsm-firmenich.

Explore our Maternal Nutrition solutions

Discover how our comprehensive maternal nutrition solutions support the health and well-being of mothers and their babies.

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