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Laeeka Edries

Laeeka Edries

Laeeka is a mother, writer, and the older sister you didn't know you needed. She's been in the thick of the newborn haze, the feeding learning curve, and the postpartum fog, and she writes from that place. No authority, no lectures. Just honest, warm guidance from someone who's already been there.

135 articles
Mother holding newborn by window light, formula bottle visible on table showing oz measurements
Feeding Guides

How Many Oz a Day Should a Newborn Drink? A Bottle Feeding Guide by Age

Newborns need roughly 2.5 oz of formula per pound of body weight daily, starting at 1–3 oz per feed

Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Parent bottle feeding an alert baby during the breastfeeding to bottle transition
Feeding Guides

Breastfeeding to Bottle Transition: How to Make the Switch Without Losing Your Mind

The breastfeeding to bottle transition doesn’t have to derail your nursing relationship. This guide

Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Mother comparing PPSU and silicone baby bottles on kitchen counter with infant nearby
Feeding Guides

PPSU vs Silicone Baby Bottles: Which Is Actually Safer for Your Baby?

Both PPSU and silicone are safe, BPA-free baby bottle materials—but they have different strengths. P

Laeeka Edries·14 min read
Exhausted mother bottle feeding newborn at night, soft lamp light, couch setting
Feeding Guides

Bottle Feeding Schedule by Age: Real Timings from Newborn to Toddler

Every baby’s bottle feeding schedule looks different — and “every 3 hours” is just a starting point.

Laeeka Edries·14 min read
Mother nursing baby using rolled towel as nursing pillow alternative in natural window light
Buying Guides

Best Nursing Pillow Alternatives: What Actually Works (So You Don’t Need Another Bulky Thing)

A nursing pillow does one job: prop your baby up at breast height. The best nursing pillow alternati

Laeeka Edries·13 min read
Mother nursing baby on couch with afternoon light, how to increase milk supply
Feeding Guides

How to Increase Milk Supply: What Actually Works (and What’s a Myth)

Most moms worried about low milk supply don’t actually have one—they misunderstand how supply works.

Laeeka Edries·15 min read
Mother and baby in warm lifestyle photo, Baby Refusing Bottle After Breastfeeding: What Act
Feeding Guides

Baby Refusing Bottle After Breastfeeding: What Actually Helps

Baby refusing bottle after breastfeeding? It’s not stubbornness — it’s preference, and there’s a fix

Laeeka Edries·10 min read
Mother introducing baby to a Grosmimi-style PPSU straw cup in a bright kitchen
Feeding Guides

Sippy Cup Refusal: Why It Happens and How to Get Through It

Transitioning from bottle to sippy cup doesn’t have to be a battle — if you know what’s actually goi

Laeeka Edries·9 min read
Mother and baby in warm lifestyle photo, Best First Foods for 6-Month-Old Babies (And How t
Feeding Guides

Best First Foods for 6-Month-Old Babies (And How to Survive the Mess)

Starting first foods for your 6-month-old doesn’t have to be a production — but there are a few thin

Laeeka Edries·12 min read
Mother and baby in warm lifestyle photo, When to Start Solid Foods: The Real Timeline Nobod
Feeding Guides

When to Start Solid Foods: The Real Timeline Nobody Gives You

When to start solid foods isn’t as simple as circling a date on the calendar. Here’s the real timeli

Laeeka Edries·12 min read
Mother and baby in warm lifestyle photo, Baby Feeding Support Seat: What It Is, Who Needs I
Feeding Guides

Baby Feeding Support Seat: What It Is, Who Needs It, and What to Look For

A baby feeding support seat holds your infant at the right angle during bottle feeding — and it’s no

Laeeka Edries·9 min read
When to Start a Sippy Cup — And Why the First Cup You Pick Actually Matters | Onzenna
Feeding Guides

When to Start a Sippy Cup — And Why the First Cup You Pick Actually Matters

Wondering when to start a sippy cup? The answer is simpler than the baby aisle makes it look — and t

Laeeka Edries·8 min read
2 Month Old Milestones: Sleep, Development & What Nobody Actually Warned You About
Newborn: 0–3 Months

2 Month Old Milestones: Sleep, Development & What Nobody Actually Warned You About

Your baby is two months old and 2 month old milestones are happening fast — even when it doesn’t fee

Laeeka Edries·9 min read
Wrapping Up 2025: New Arrivals and the Creators We Loved Working With | Onzenna
Mom Wellness

Wrapping Up 2025: New Arrivals and the Creators We Loved Working With

Our comprehensive Onzenna 2025 new products review reveals exciting innovations that are set to tran

Laeeka Edries·7 min read
Sippy Cup or Straw Cup First? Do You Even Need a Sippy Cup? | Onzenna
Feeding Guides

Sippy Cup or Straw Cup First? Do You Even Need a Sippy Cup?

Choosing between a sippy cup straw cup and traditional sippy cups can feel overwhelming for new pare

Laeeka Edries·6 min read
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