Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep

Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 165: Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep – Kathleen Lockyer

Most parents are never taught how their baby’s nervous system actually develops or how much it shapes sleep, calm, and long-term health. In this episode, you’ll learn simple, evidence-informed ways to support your baby’s development through everyday connection, movement, and time in nature.

Kathleen Lockyer brings nearly three decades of experience in pediatric development and nervous system regulation, offering practical guidance that helps families feel more confident and less overwhelmed in the early months.

“There are ways to support your own nervous system so your baby can feel more calm and safe, which is the foundation for better sleep and regulation.”
— Kathleen Lockyer, Occupational Therapist

Full Show Notes

1. Why Nervous System Matters (00:00)
2. Nature Shapes Baby Development (04:30)
3. Sensory Systems Build the Brain (07:00)
4. Serve And Return With Nature (09:30)
5. What Dysregulation Really Means (23:00)
6. Follow Your Baby’s Lead (25:30)
7. Five Minute Daily Practice (27:30)

Selected links

Connect with Kathleen Lockyer kathleenlockyer.com | Instagram | Facebook

Kathleen’s Book Wild Inside: How Nature Protects Your Child’s Mental Health and Restores Yours

Learn more Micro Destressing For Busy Parents with Sarah Ezrin, Author of The Yoga of Parenting | Wire Your Baby for Success Through Optimal Newborn Brain Development | Baby Carrier Guide: Benefits, Safety & Tips with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, Postpartum Doula, and Babywearing Educator | Why And How To Bond With Your Newborn – Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie | Harvard psychologist to parents: Do these 7 things if you want to raise kids with flexible, resilient brains

Resources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

The content provided in this article(s) is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other professional advice. Neither Sarah Trott nor Fourth Trimester Media Group LLC are liable for claims arising from the use of or reliance on information contained in this article.