E 5: Is Barefoot Best?

In this episode Lisa dives into two important topics that every parent should know about:

1. 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.
2. 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!

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on: 

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!