Would you book your newborn into a baby spa?
If you're looking for a new way to soothe your baby while also contributing to their physical and cognitive development, this baby spa might be it.
After struggling to get her three-year-old child into a regular sleep routine, Houston-based mom of two Kristi Ison decided to take matters into her own hands.
Kristi researched the benefits of floating and infant massage. After seeing the improvement in her own baby's health after these treatments, Kristi started Float Baby.
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As a Certified Instructor of Infant Massage, Kristi teaches parents how to use massage and floating in ways that will best benefit their children.
One session at Float Baby lasts 20 minutes, and Kristi's little clients are often as young as just a few weeks old:
The flotation rings may look like they are too big for the babies, but Kristi assures all parents that the rings are safe. She has designed the rings to keep the babies' chin and head protected, while allowing the arms to be free.
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Kristi firmly believes that floating helps babies gain strength and practice moving their limbs in preparation of crawling and walking.
Doctors may not see the need for babies to float in a pool, especially before the age of at least four months, but overall there is no harm in taking your child to a place like Float Baby.
Would you take your baby to a spa for massage and hydrotherapy similar to this?