Baby Spa Journey in Depth
Stage 1
Session Details
Please allow one hour for Stage 1
During each session your baby is closely supervised by a trained therapist. You are at your baby’s side for the duration of the session which includes;
Weighing
Your baby is weighed to record and monitor progress.
Floatation
Takes place in bespoke, individual neo pods;
The length of time spent in the water is determined by your baby’s sensory tolerance which increases with regular weekly sessions.
The water temperature is determined by your baby’s weight.
Your baby’s body weight is completely supported by our SABS approved Bubby® and the water, eliminating strain and giving baby the freedom to move safely in the water.
Care is taken to provide only appropriate stimulation according to age in days/ weeks and baby’s sensory personality – we avoid over stimulation.
Our pods are sterilised and fresh water is drawn before each baby’s use.
Warm Towel Cuddle
After their float baby is wrapped in a warmed towel ready for a cuddle;
Your baby may require nursing at this point in between the float and massage session.
Massage
Your baby now enjoys a neonatal massage by our expert therapist. We use organic grape seed oil for our massage found to be kindest to baby’s skin;
Parents are guided in techniques that to you can continue at home to induce relaxation, ease discomfort from wind and promote bonding.
After each session you can enjoy a complimentary herbal tea in the nursing room should your baby need nursing or simply to relax.
Session Benefits
Our Stage 1 sessions are particularly helpful for:
Premature birth
Digestion difficulties such as reflux, colic and constipation
Jaundice (hydrostatic pressure assists in expulsion of meconium)
Breech presentation such as ‘clicky’ hips (hip dysplasia)
Torticollis
Club feet
Birth trauma
Low muscle tone
Parents suffering postnatal depression or ‘baby blues’
Parents who seek a perfect introduction to water, at the start of their baby’s ‘journey of learning to swim’
Booking Details
The Baby Spa Journey is available through monthly subscription with four one- hour sessions allocated to each month. Sessions run throughout the year and are payable by direct debit at a cost of £200 per month. Individual Stage 1 sessions can also be booked.
The series of Stage 1 sessions end when baby is approximately 8 weeks old after which they transition into Stage 2 sessions. Full terms can be found here.
The Baby Spa Journey
Single Stage 1 Session
Stage 2
Session Details
Please allow one hour for Stage 2
Stage 2 sessions is a happy continuation and progression for babies after the Stage 1 introduction and through to the ‘journey of learning to swim’.
Closely supervised by an experienced therapist throughout the session, your baby’s full wellbeing is our focus. Parents are not in the pool but at their baby’s side the duration of the session which includes;
Weighing
Your baby is weighed to record and monitor progress.
Floatation
Independence and movement are achieved in a hydrotherapy pool.
Your baby’s body weight is completely supported by our SABS approved Bubby® and the water, eliminating strain and giving baby the freedom to swim safely.
The hydrotherapy filtration turnover rate is 6 times per hour plus UV serialisation, ensuring a safe water environment.
Water is kept at a constant ideal temperature.
We provide a swim nappy and cover.
We accommodate up to 3 babies in the pool per session.
Time spent in water can be 15 – 25 minutes, however this is determined by your baby’s sensory tolerance which will increase because of appropriate stimulation delivered with each regular weekly session.
Care is taken to provide only the appropriate amount of stimulation for your baby’s age, stage of development and sensory personality.
Warm Towel Cuddle
Hydrotherapy is followed by quiet cuddle in a warmed towel.
Your baby may require nursing at this point in between flotation and massage.
Massage
Your baby now enjoys a neonatal massage by an expert therapist with parent participation.
Parents are guided in techniques that can be practiced at home to induce relaxation, ease discomfort from wind, and enhance bonding.
We use organic grape seed oil for our massage which through research which we have found is kindest to baby’s skin.
Session Benefits
Stage 2 sessions are particularly helpful for:
Digestion difficulties such as reflux, colic and constipation
Breech presentation such as ‘clicky’ hips (hip dysplasia)
Torticollis, club feet, low muscle tone
Babies born prematurely
Booking Details
The Baby Spa Journey is available through monthly subscription with four one- hour sessions allocated to each month. Sessions run throughout the year and are payable by direct debit at a cost of £200 per month.
Babies can start still their programme with Baby Spa in Stage 2 if they are more than 8 weeks old.
Stage 2 sessions end when baby is approximately 5 months old after which they are transitioned into Stage 3 sessions. Full terms can be found here.
The Baby Spa Journey
Single Stage 2 Session
Stage 3
Session Details
Please allow 45 minutes for Stage 3 - 30 minutes in the swimming pool.
Stage 3 sessions are the happy and confident conclusion to the Baby Spa Journey.
During weekly sessions, parents now join their babies in the water for a calm and gentle introduction to fundamental swimming skills as they begin their journey to complete independence in water with confident, fun swimming.
Weighing
Your baby is weighed to record and monitor progress.
Flotation & Swimming
Swimming pool water is warmed to the perfect temperature for baby swimming.
Pool water quality is of the highest standard and sterilised with Ultra Violet Light (UV) limiting the use of chemicals.
Introduction to a range of movement patters through the water.
Introduction to various water activities and skills that are built on during Stage 3.
Independent swimming and flotation time supported by our Bubby®.
Introduction to songs.
Parents perform baby massage using organic grape seed oil - guided by our trained therapist.
Swim nappies are provided.
Session Benefits
Stage 3 sessions are particularly helpful for:
Assisting with babies holistic development.
Digestion, sleep and self-regulation.
Early establishment of basic water skills developing into the foundations of life saving skills.
Parents learn hold and play positions with baby for enjoyment in a pool or ocean.
Parents learn activites to assist their babies ‘learn to swim’ practices.
Booking Details
Stage 3 sessions are only available to those attending regular weekly subscription based sessions of the Baby Spa Journey.
The Journey ends around 7 or 8 months after which babies can be enrolled into our ‘Swim to Learn’ classes.
When a bigger and longer swimming pool is needed for our pupils to continue their progress, it will be time for more regular swimming classes. Availability can be sought to offer continuity before the age of 4 yrs at our sister facility in Stamford Brook.
“Going to the Baby Spa was one of the highlights of my maternity leave. The Baby Spa provided the most incredible calm, relaxing and nurturing environment for my daughter to start exploring the water.”
— Jess M., Obstetrician