Baby & Child Reflexology

Reflexology is a gentle therapy. It is both safe and effective to use with babies and children. It helps to nurture your relationship with your baby or child by developing a sense of security and attachment. Touch is the first sense to develop in a foetus and infants will use touch to discover the world around them as they develop. You can introduce reflexology to your child at any stage and enjoy the potential benefits. It can be carried out at any time of the day or become part of the bedtime routine.

Babies are especially responsive to reflexology. Many mothers will instinctively rub their child’s feet and hands when they are crying or uncomfortable. Reflexology works very well for most babies and children. By applying gentle pressure to particular reflex areas on the feet, blockages can be released to restore the flow of energy to the whole body.

Treatment times are short and age depending. Reflexology with children can begin from birth and can be a valuable tool for parents to dissipate their children’s stresses in a nurturing way. As your baby gets older and begins walking the use of reflexology can also be combined with checking the development of the feet. If you ever have any concerns about your child’s foot development then speak with your GP. Our feet are the foundation of our mobility and must be looked after all through life.

Lorna provides one-to-one training for parents who would like to provide reflexology at home for their children. Simple and straightforward instruction makes this very attainable for any parent.

Some of the benefits for babies and young children:

• Relief from digestive ailments such as colic, reflux and constipation

• A comfort for Mums and babies after a traumatic birth

• Acts as a natural pain reliever and sedative by releasing endorphins 

• Helps to boost the immune system and general circulation

• Calming, soothing and reassuring

• Promotes bonding between parents and babies

• Relief from growing pains and aches

• Relief from nasal congestion, eye and ear complaints

• Relieves restlessness and sleep disturbance

• Calming for Children with hyperactive disorders

 Some added benefits for teenagers:

If reflexology is something that your child has enjoyed from a young age there is no reason to stop at puberty.  The beauty of reflexology is that it ‘grows’ with your child. In fact, this is when so much is happening both physically and emotionally that they need this wonderful therapy most of all. Reflexology can help to promote communication between a parent and their child. It promotes rest and relaxation, improves concentration, self-confidence and self-esteem. It can also help with the following:

• Headaches

• Hormone balancing

• Menstrual regulation

• Anxiety and stress

• Stomach ache/worry

• Common colds etc

• Behavioural problems

• Maintain a strong immune system