ORGANIZATION	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION	ORGANIZATION Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (“MJN”, “we” or the “Company”) is a global leader in pediatric nutrition. The Company’s comprehensive product portfolio addresses a broad range of nutritional needs for infants, children and expectant and nursing mothers. MJN’s product portfolio consists of two principal product categories: infant formula and children’s nutrition. These product categories can be separated into the following five general product types: (i) routine infant, (ii) solutions, (iii) specialty, (iv) children’s nutrition and (v) other. MJN’s routine infant formula is intended for healthy consumers while its solutions and specialty products are offered for infants with mild to severe nutritional needs. The Company’s children’s nutrition products are designed to meet the nutritional needs of children at different stages of development. MJN’s other products include vitamins and supplements. MJN markets products under different names in various regions across the world, based on regional marketing strategies and regional brand recognition.

ORGANIZATION

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (“MJN”, “we” or the “Company”) is a global leader in pediatric nutrition. The Company’s comprehensive product portfolio addresses a broad range of nutritional needs for infants, children and expectant and nursing mothers. MJN’s product portfolio consists of two principal product categories: infant formula and children’s nutrition. These product categories can be separated into the following five general product types: (i) routine infant, (ii) solutions, (iii) specialty, (iv) children’s nutrition and (v) other. MJN’s routine infant formula is intended for healthy consumers while its solutions and specialty products are offered for infants with mild to severe nutritional needs. The Company’s children’s nutrition products are designed to meet the nutritional needs of children at different stages of development. MJN’s other products include vitamins and supplements. MJN markets products under different names in various regions across the world, based on regional marketing strategies and regional brand recognition.