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Baby Reflex™ Workshops 

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Learn invaluable tools and techniques to help your own baby with reflexology through Baby Reflex™

baby reflexology

What is Baby Reflex ™?

Baby Reflex™ is a specifically adapted gentle form of reflexology for babies and infants which has been proven to help build on the natural bond between parent and child.  

 

It gives parents the opportunity to learn soothing finger and thumb reflexology techniques from a highly qualified clinical reflexologist.  The workshops are for parents to learn a new skill to help their own babies through relieving and eliminating many typical baby discomforts their babies may be experiencing.  

Baby sleeping reflexology
Baby feet reflexology

Photos by www.clairejonas.com

Baby reflexology

What can Baby Reflex™ help with?

Baby Reflex™ is a natural way to help your baby with a variety of ailments.  Parents find it empowering to be able to help their baby themselves who may be suffering with one or more of the following concerns:

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  • Reflux

  • Digestion

  • Improved sleep

  • Teething

  • Colic

  • Constipation

  • Trapped wind

  • Tummy upset

  • Calming baby down when crying

  • Ear, nose and throat complaints

  • Ear congestion (e.g. when flying on an airplane)

  • Insect stings/bites

  • Bonding between parent and baby or even siblings who can get involved too

How old does the baby need to be?

It is recommended for babies from six weeks old, post their six week check with the GP.

 

 

How does Baby Reflex™ work?

Baby Reflex™ works in the same way reflexology works in adults.  By manipulating areas of the foot that correspond to the different organs, glands, muscles and body systems, baby reflex™ can help to restore the natural balance in the baby’s body.  Please click on the links to find out more about ‘what is reflexology’ and the ‘benefits of reflexology’.

 

 

What are Baby Reflex™ Workshops?

Baby Reflex™ workshops are taught in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.  Each workshop lasts one hour and there are three weekly consecutive sessions to attend. Each workshop has a different theme:

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  • Week 1: Feeding and Digestion

  • Week 2: Sleeping and Comforting

  • Week 3: Teething and Well-being

 

The techniques are taught on baby doll feet (provided) however parents can also practice on each other so that they can feel what their baby will feel. Towards the end of each session, parents practice on their own baby.  This is, however, not obligatory – if baby is sleeping soundly you do not need to wake them and you can instead, simply practice at home in between the weekly workshop sessions.

 

Baby Reflex™ workshops can be taught to parents, grandparents or guardians and only by a qualified reflexologist and Baby Reflex™ practitioner. 

 

What are the Baby Reflex™ workshop options?

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  • Set of three, 60min group workshops (minimum 3 people, maximum 6)

  • One workshop covering all three weeks - 90mins (one or two people)

  • Set of three, 60min One-to-One workshops (Mum has a refexology treatment followed by Baby Reflex techniques)

  • Contact me for prices

 

You would need to get your own group together for the group workshops e.g. ante natal or prenatal yoga groups.  Group workshops take place in the comfort of your own home.    

 

Baby reflexology feet

Photo by www.clairejonas.com

What is the difference between Baby Reflex™ and Baby Massage?

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With baby massage, typically parents set aside a specific time at home with their baby to perform a set baby massage routine.  However, whilst Baby Reflex™, can be performed in the same manner, it does not have to be. 

 

Instead it can be used to help ease any particular discomfort the baby is experiencing whenever it is needed.  No creams or oils are used and it is portable – all you need is access to your baby’s feet. 

It can be performed while out for a walk, at a friend’s house, at a baby class, waiting at the school gates or at the shops.   Imagine a scenario – waiting in the supermarket queue to pay for your shopping and baby starts crying.  With Baby Reflex™, mum can gently soothe and calm down her baby quickly, allowing her to continue her shopping with a calm and happy baby.

 

How do I book Baby Reflex™ workshops?

Please contact me to arrange a workshop

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Research into Reflexology for babies and children

Koc T, Gozen D (2015) The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Acute Pain in Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.  Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Pediatric Nursing Department, Instanbul University, Turkey. Originally published in 2015 in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(5), 289-296. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26220257​ 

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