BIBS Grow & Flow Latex Starter Kit

The BIBS Grow & Flow Latex Starter Kit is a complete bottle-feeding set built to see you through the early months and beyond, whether you're feeding expressed breast milk, formula or a combination of both. In a soft ivory finish, it pairs two bottle sizes with a range of natural rubber latex teats, so you can move between smaller newborn feeds and larger volumes as your baby's appetite grows.

Alongside the 150 ml and 270 ml bottles, the kit comes with slow, medium and fast flow latex teats, a spill-preventing milk lock and a foldable funnel for adding formula powder — the pieces you tend to reach for day to day, ready to go from the start. The bottles are lightweight BPA-free PP plastic with clear measurement markings in standard feeding increments, so it's easy to see levels and pour at a glance.

Flow rates that grow with your baby

The "grow and flow" idea is exactly that: the set includes teats in three flow rates, so you can start gently and step up as your baby feeds more confidently. It's worth knowing that flow labels aren't standardised across brands, and age is only ever a guide — your baby's feeding cues matter more. Coughing, gulping, leaking or pulling away can suggest a flow that's too fast, while long, effortful feeds or frustration can point to a slower flow or an assembly issue. If feeding difficulty persists, it's best discussed with a health professional.

How it works

• Anti-colic valve: The teat valve is designed to reduce the amount of air baby draws in during a feed, intended to support a smoother, steadier milk flow.
• Breast-like teat shape: The rounded teat is shaped to mimic the feel and movement of breastfeeding, designed to make moving between breast and bottle feel more familiar.
• Matched to a round pacifier shape: The teat is designed to match the shape of round dummy teats, for a consistent feel across feeding and soothing.

Keeping it clean

Cleaning is a big part of daily bottle life, so it helps to have a routine:

1. Before first use, sterilise all bottle components in boiling water for 5 minutes.
2. Sterilise the nipples and bottle components before each use.
3. All bottle components, except the funnel and the nipple, are top-rack dishwasher safe.
4. Inspect the nipples regularly and replace them as needed — every 1–2 months for latex (or every 2–3 months for silicone, if you add silicone teats from the range) — and sooner if they show any sign of damage.

Part of the wider BIBS collection

This starter kit is designed to slot into the broader BIBS feeding range, so you can mix and match nipple materials, flow rates, accessories and cap colours across the collection as your needs change. That makes it easy to keep the same familiar bottle system while adjusting the parts that matter most to your baby.

Best For

The BIBS Grow & Flow Latex Starter Kit is a great option for parents who:

• Want a single set that covers both newborn and larger feeds
• Are combination feeding and want to move between breast and bottle
• Prefer natural rubber latex teats and a range of flow rates to work through

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Prefer glass or stainless steel bottles
• Need to avoid latex teats specifically

Pandylane Pro Tip: Keep the 150 ml bottle for those smaller early feeds and the 270 ml for when your baby is taking more — pairing them with the slow, medium and fast teats means you're set to adjust flow and volume without buying a whole new bottle each stage.

Latex teats naturally wear over time, so build the 1–2 month replacement check into your routine and swap sooner if you notice any damage.