Some of us mothers have heard of baby spas and feel intrigued by them. Spas for mothers are common and are often much needed. But spas for babies?
Well, it’s been quite a trend, although we may not first grasp the reasons for sending our little ones for a spa. Does it constitute the same things as an adult spa?
Well, let’s find out all we can about these baby spa services sprouting around town.
What Is Baby Spa?
During a baby spa session, little ones are treated primarily with two main activities to help them relax. These activities are baby massage and hydrotherapy, carried out by trained staff.
The benefits of a baby spa goes deeper than just helping a baby to relax. Some studies show that the effect of massages and having a dip in warm water have immediate and even future developmental benefits to the baby.
Let’s dive deeper into the elements of a baby spa and the benefits to a baby.
Baby Massage And Its Benefits
Infant massage goes a long way back, being an ancient practice that is believed to support baby development in many ways.
A gentle massage may involve some warm oil or moisturiser. Unlike a full massage for adults, these baby massages last only for some minutes (averaging 20 minutes), has a soothing effect on babies.
Baby massages help them to sleep better. They are reported to have better sleep quality, waking less frequently during their sleeping time.
Other benefits also include relieving the baby of uncomfortable conditions like indigestion, constipation, colic, and some claim that it may be able to reduce jaundice symptoms as well. It also helps with nasal congestion and teething discomfort.
Massaging a baby also helps to develop good muscle tone, coordination and suppleness whilst enhancing the baby’s body awareness.
It is also believed that baby massage supports sensory development, nurture language learning and promotes better growth in premature babies. The stimulation effect of a massage helps them gain weight better than a baby without such stimulation.
Hydrotherapy And Its Benefits
This involves letting baby float in a baby spa pool, using a specially designed neck float. Each session lasts about 20 minutes, depending on the service provider. Hydrotherapy is believed to support physical growth and mental development of a baby.
Whilst floating in water, hydrotherapy helps in strengthening and stimulating the baby’s skeletal and muscular development.
As the baby threads about in water, they also improve their sense of balance and coordination, which ultimately supports and enhances the ability to crawl and walk.
The rocking motion while floating in water also lulls the baby into a more relaxed mode, and promotes rhythmic breathing. It also reportedly improves a baby’s appetite and helps them sleep better.
Many believe that exposing baby to water helps them to take to water more easily as they grow up. These early years of water training may help them take to swimming at a younger age.
Swimmers are believed to have more advanced cognitive abilities. They also tend to have better coordination and motor skills.
Regular visits are believed to be beneficial for the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
To Spa Or Not To Spa?
Before you decide whether a baby spa is a good idea for your little one, do consider your baby’s condition and check with the paediatrician if your baby has any conditions that may not be suitable for the above services.
Some consider the services to be good and beneficial for their babies to enjoy once in a while, and some may not be open to this idea. Do your research and do chat with the therapists before signing up for any sessions.
Ultimately, mummy and baby must be comfortable in such sessions for them to be beneficial to all. Do not hesitate to read up more in-depth resources should you feel the need to be better equipped with expert opinion.
Some Baby Spa Services To Check Out In Singapore
BabySpa
Services include baby massage, water training and baby haircut.
Location: Check out the various outlets from their website
Price:
- Water Training: $49 – 1x water training
Packages:
- $420 – 10x Water Training Sessions
- $750 – 20x Water Training Sessions
- $800 – Unli Water Training Sessions (3m)
- $1100-Unli Water Training Sessions (6m)
- $1380 – Unli Water Training Sessions(1y)
Massage: $26- Non-member, $10- Member
Website/contact: https://www.babyspa.com.sg
Beauty Mums & Babies
Services for mothers and baby massage.
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon Tower 1 (Lobby F) #14-11/12, Singapore 238859
Price:
Baby massage (20 minutes)
Packages:
- 1 session $69.00
- 5 sessions $299.00
- 10 sessions $549.00
Website/contact: https://beautymumsbabies.com
Babies Laughter
Services for mothers and baby massage.
Location: 6D Mandai Estate, Singapore 722908
Price: Baby massage from $69
Website/contact: https://www.babieslaughter.com