the perfect bottle??

We had an appointment today since Layla hasn't really been eating (solid food) for a week. Having only gained 5 oz. last month, I have been quite concerned...but allowed myself to wait it out a week. In a nutshell, she has gained some weight, but still not as much as the doctor would like to see. We have another appointment scheduled in 3 weeks to see how she's progressing. At that time, depending on weight gain, the doctor is going to think about blood tests and what-not. We are praying this does not have to happen!

I have been researching all night trying to figure out just what might be causing her to turn from eating (she was mowing down every night!). The doctor gave her a good bill of health aside from the lack of decent weight gain. So it's not because of an illness or anything. Through my research online I have concluded that she doesn't need to eat solid food yet as long as she's nursing well.

She is nursing well...when she's with me. We're still dealing with the issue of her time at daycare. The sippy cup has yet to produce results. I've been okay with this since she's been eating food so well. That not being the case anymore, I'm really wanting to get her on the bottle now more than ever before.

I came across something called the Adiri Breastbottle Nurser through my online searching. I really like the idea of this bottle and am all about trying something new (as the daycare has tried so many types of nipples already)! However, every site I find with this bottle is out of stock!!! Ugh!!! I think I did come across one site, but the price was twice as much as any other site I came across. I guess they can do that if the demand is there and the supply is low. I'm just not sure I'm ready to shell out that kind of money on another bottle that may not work.

Here's a picture and description of the bottle:

Soft and Warm: Filled with warm milk, Adiri's Breastbottle nurser provides an amazingly breast-like substitute that is soft, snuggly, and comforting ­- ­more like breastfeeding than any other bottle. Breastbottle® nursers have proven to be ideal when first switching from breast to bottle - their capacity is also based on maximum breast milk supply.They are easy to clean as there is no need for a bottle brush. The bottles are also dishwasher safe in the top rack.

Soft comforting shape
Minimized air ingestion
Three adjustable flow rates
Responsive to baby's touch
Minimized nipple confusion
Easy to clean and dishwasher safe
Childproof closure system

You can also simulate let-down with this bottle by gently squeezing on the sides.

There is another bottle by the same company called the Adiri Natural Nurser. I'm not as impressed with this bottle. First, I believe Layla will recognize it as something different more so than she would the one above. Second, you have to buy a new bottle if you want to increase the flow. The Breastbottle Nurser comes all in one. If you're ready to speed up the flow, you simply cut off a little nob from the inside.

If you have any comments about these (or other bottles), feel free to share. I really hope I can get my hands on one sometime soon!