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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 34 MIN

Baby Nervous System Development for Calmer Babies and Better Sleep

from Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula

Your baby’s nervous system is the foundation for sleep, emotional regulation, and lifelong health, yet most parents are never shown what actually supports its development. In this episode, you’ll learn how everyday moments of connection, movement, and time in nature can shape calmer behavior and more resilient outcomes for your child.Kathleen Lockyer brings nearly 30 years of experience in pediatric development and nervous system regulation, offering grounded, practical insight for parents navigating the early months.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comConnect with Kathleen Lockyer kathleenlockyer.com | Instagram | FacebookKathleen's Book Wild Inside: How Nature Protects Your Child's Mental Health and Restores YoursLearn 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-BelinkieResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | InstagramIf this episode helped you better understand your baby’s needs and feel more confident in these early months, we’d be so grateful if you left a rating and review wherever you listen. Your support helps more families find trusted, evidence-based support during the fourth trimester.It also helps us continue bringing you conversations like this one with Kathleen Lockyer, focused on improving outcomes for parents and babies. Thank you and enjoy!!

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Your baby’s nervous system is the foundation for sleep, emotional regulation, and lifelong health, yet most parents are never shown what actually supports its development. In this episode, you’ll learn how everyday moments of connection, movement,...

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