Theory and Research

Tiny Toes Therapy© was developed as a form of reflexology that is gentle yet effective for babies and infants.

Research has shown that during the first two years of life if we have healthy nurturing relationships then we are better equipped to cope with the difficulties life throws at us as we grow. (Sue Ranger Clinical child psychologist).

Everyone responds to touch and babies particularly enjoy the sense of nurturing that can be achieved through any form of touch be it massage, cuddles or of course reflexology. Research has shown that babies who receive that nurturing contact with another person recover more quickly when poorly or feeling unsettled. It also is essential for brain development which is probably why babies can’t walk when they are born, so they get cuddles and carried and as such nurturing physical contact.