E 5: Is Barefoot Best?
Update: 2025-09-20
Description
In this episode Lisa dives into two important topics that every parent should know about:
- Why barefoot is best for babies and toddlers
- The benefits of barefoot time for sensory development, strength, and body awareness.
- Simple ways to give your baby’s feet the stimulation they need — from massage to playful tapping during nappy changes.
- How going barefoot helps prepare children for standing, walking, and running with confidence.
- Understanding positional talipes (positional club foot)
- What it is, how it happens, and why it often goes undiagnosed
- Risk factors during pregnancy and how to check your newborn.
- Why early recognition and intervention make a big difference.
- How to get help for your baby.
Resources Mentioned
- Free Baby leg massage tutorial video: (click on the baby massage option!)
- Free Positional Talipes Parent Checklist PDF (download link)
- Lisa’s step-by-step Positional Talipes Video Tutorial (£35)
Please do check out the Physio Baby website for any other baby questions you may have!
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