Our Story

My Barefoot Baby didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in a sun-drenched nursery in Port Macquarie, watching our daughter, Florence, sleep.
As a Doula with over a decade in the natural health industry, I’ve spent my career advocating for the "purest start." I knew the profound benefits of grounding—how connecting to the Earth’s natural rhythm can settle a restless nervous system and support deep, restorative recovery. I wanted that for my daughter. I wanted her to have the same "reset" we feel when walking barefoot on the sand.
But when I looked for a grounding solution for her cot, I found a problem.
The Missing Connection
Most grounding sheets on the market were generic, mass-produced, and—most importantly—they weren't designed with a mother’s eye for safety. They had loose cords and flimsy attachments that felt "wrong" for a nursery.
I turned to my partner, Nathan. As a qualified Australian Electrician with 15 years in the trade, Nathan looks at the world through the lens of safety and design. We realised that to bring the Earth inside safely, we had to engineer it ourselves.
We spent months at our studio table, blending my passion for holistic wellness with Nathan’s technical electrical expertise. We didn't want "just okay." We wanted the gold standard.
- We pushed the limits of conductivity: While most brands use 3% silver, we insisted on 12% Supreme Grade Silver Fibre. Silver has incredible benefits and passes electrons to your body better than any other metal - it is the most conductive element on earth.
- We solved the safety flaw: Nathan designed our world-first Elastic Belly Band. It’s the first grounding system that secures under the mattress, keeping cords completely away from little hands.
- We chose purity: Every thread had to be GOTS Certified Organic. No toxins, no pesticides, no "nasty" fire retardants. Just nature.
The Barefoot Movement
Today, My Barefoot Baby is our way of helping your family find their centre in a high-tech, high-stress world. We believe that the best foundation for a good night’s sleep isn't found in a pill or a complex gadget. It’s found in the ground beneath our feet.
We’ve brought the Earth indoors. Now, it’s your turn to get grounded.
Why we do what we do:
- For the restless toddlers who need a natural way to wind down.
- For the active teens whose bodies need real recovery after a day on the field.
- For the tired parents (like us) who know that a grounded home is a calmer home.
With love from our home to yours, Emily, Nathan & Florence
Proudly based in Port Macquarie, NSW. We ship our organic grounding sanctuaries Australia-wide.
EASTER CODE: FLORENCE20