Audrey’s baby spa experience at Little Splash Baby Spa
When I was pregnant, baby hydrotherapy has been making rounds in social media and I wanted Audrey to experience that. Sadly, it wasn’t available in the Philippines at that time. I am willing to book a trip to Singapore so Audrey can try the baby spa.
It may raise an eyebrow to some because for them, babies don’t need it. But I don’t mind. I’m a modern parent. I know babies can get stressed too! It’s difficult for them to adjust to their new environment plus their tiny body is growing rapidly. And just like an adult, they may need some spa time as well.
That is why I am super excited to hear that Little Splash Baby (LSB) is finally open!
This is the first-ever baby spa in the Philippines. Nami Elmaga, a mom of 2 (2-year-old and 5 months old baby), opened the LSB last May 19 and since then, it has brought a distinct enjoyment to parents and their babies.
Initially, she was planning to put up a spa for adults but her friend suggested that baby spa is trendy now and is getting more popular abroad. She made her research and went to Malaysia to experience it firsthand. The rest they say is history.
Services
Benefits:
- Helps babies (and moms) sleep better
- Develops baby’s muscles (yes,babies have muscles, and yes, they need some exercise)
- Relieves colic
- Soothes the stomach, and reduces stomach problems
- Improves cognitive development
- Stimulates babies’ senses
- Improves babies’ balance and coordination
- Encourages bonding with parents, and other babies
- Developmental transition from the flexed womb posture to a more regular extended posture.
- The balance system is gently stimulated by our pool activities, which helps to lay the foundation for the development of motor skills.
- The cardiovascular workout improves appetite and can help a baby to sleep better after the session.
Baby massage helps relieve:
- Gas and colic
- Constipation and elimination
- Growing pains and muscular tension
- Teething discomfort
- Cramps (gastrointestinal or digestive)
- Excess mucous
- Disorganization of the nervous system
- Sensitivity to touch
- Softening of the skin
Who is their Trainor?
LSB caregivers were trained by Mari Hosono, who studied infant massage and hydrotherapy in London.
Massage class is facilitated by Mari Hosono and they can accommodate 3-6 babies.
Class fee starts at Php 1,500
*prices may change without prior notice
They can accommodate 9 babies and 9 adults. The package includes free snacks, balloons, and backdrops. The session will be 3 babies at the same time, while other babies can relax or play around.
Package starts from Php 6,000
*prices may change without prior notice
How to make an appointment?
Set an appointment at least 1 day in advance.
Hydrotherapy + Baby Massage
- Parents will sign an acknowledgment form.
- LSB caregivers will take the baby’s temperature.
- LSB caregivers will undress the baby and change their diaper to a swimming diaper.
- Parents will check the water temperature. It can be adjusted to colder or hotter.
- Once the baby feels comfortable, LSB caregiver will put the neck floater.
- Baby will be submerged into water (slowly/little by little)
- Hydrotherapy usually lasts for 15 to 20 minutes.
- The baby will then be prepared for baby massage.
- LSB caregiver will remove the swimming diaper and dry the baby with a towel.
- Parents will hand over their baby’s diaper.
- LSB caregiver will massage the baby using coconut oil.
- The baby massage usually lasts for 15 to 20 minutes.
- After the massage, the baby will wear a bathrobe and photo session.
They also offer membership!
1 month, 6 months and 1 year
Membership starts from Php 6,000
*prices may change without prior notice
- Little Splash Baby Spa
- Tues to Sunday || 9 AM to 5 PM
- 3rd level Promenade Building cor. P Guevarra St. San Juan Metro Manila
- Little Splash Baby Spa
- Little Splash Baby Spa
Our Experience
The location is accessible. We booked through Grab just by searching for “Little Splash Baby Spa”.
They asked me to fill out a form (contact details, health information, etc.) then their caregiver checks Audrey’s temperature.
They gave us a few minutes to settle down. Audrey drank her milk then she rests for a while.
They undressed her and changer her nappies to a swimming diaper.
I checked the water temperature.
After giving the go signal, they put in the head floaties to Audrey.
The caregiver slowly dipped her into the water.
Audrey is not in the mood probably because she is supposed to be napping that time.
After a few minutes, we removed her from the water. They removed the swimming diaper and we have dried her with a towel.
Audrey rested again. Nami tried to build rapport with Audrey.
When she gained Audrey’s trust, she carried her and proceed with baby massage.
They used coconut oil because of its many health benefits.
Once the massage is done, Audrey wore a bathrobe and she enjoyed it so much.
She poses like an endorser.
She also played with her friends, Inarah and Sasha.
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