Baby Spa Perth in Subiaco offers a calm, nurturing space dedicated to tiny babies and their parents, specialising in hydrotherapy and infant massage for little ones from just two days old up to six months. Tucked away in Subiaco, it’s designed to feel more like a tranquil retreat than a clinic, giving new parents a chance to slow down and really connect with their baby in those precious early weeks and months.
On arrival, families are welcomed by friendly staff and invited to settle in the cosy waiting area, which has seating inside or outside in the courtyard. There is also a more private mums-and-bubs room, ideal if you’d like a quiet space to feed, cuddle or simply take a breather and chat with other new parents before or after your session.
Each visit is run as a one-on-one appointment, so you have your own dedicated therapist throughout. Babies are weighed before they get into the water, and if you bring your purple baby book, the therapist can record their weight for you. Baby Spa Perth provides swim nappies and swimsuits, so you only really need to bring your usual nappy bag essentials and anything you’d like for feeding afterwards.
The hydrotherapy area is thoughtfully set up to cater for different ages. There are two spa-style pools that can each accommodate up to four babies, with clean, sterilised water that’s suitable for delicate skin and for little ones with eczema.
Younger babies under eight weeks old soak and float in their own individual deep-skin pods until they have had their first set of immunisations, giving extra reassurance to new parents. The warm water allows babies to move freely, stretch out and kick, gently strengthening their muscles and supporting bone development while also helping to promote better sleep and relieve discomfort from colic, wind and constipation.
Babies float using a specially designed neck flotation device called a Bubby. It sits loosely around the neck, supporting the head under the chin and at the back so that babies can safely bob and glide through the water. Many parents feel a little nervous seeing it for the first time, but therapists take the time to explain how it works and to ease both you and your baby into the experience. Once they realise they can kick and manoeuvre themselves around the pool, most babies absolutely love the sense of freedom.
A typical hydrotherapy session in the water lasts around 15–20 minutes, guided by how your baby is responding. If they become unsettled, therapists will adjust the experience, perhaps removing the flotation device and supporting your baby on their back for gentle water play, splashing and pouring with cups to keep it playful and soothing rather than overwhelming.
After the water time, babies are wrapped up in warm towels and treated to a full-body infant massage. Therapists at Baby Spa Perth are fully trained in baby massage techniques by Beth William, who also runs workshops for parents wanting to learn how to continue massage at home. The massage is designed to relax your baby, support digestion, ease tension and further promote deep, restful sleep. Many parents report that their baby feeds well afterwards and then enjoys a long nap, and they themselves leave feeling more bonded, calm and confident.
The team recommends allowing about an hour for your appointment and trying to book a time that follows a good sleep and feed, so your baby arrives as settled as possible. Appointments can be booked online through their website, via email or by phone. As well as spa sessions, Baby Spa Perth also has an onsite and online boutique offering baby clothing, bath products, swaddles, blankets, play mats, pacifiers and more, with a focus on soft, natural, and often plastic-free products that are gentle on babies and on the planet.
Baby Spa Perth has built a strong reputation for its nurturing therapists and the care they show to both babies and parents. The combination of warm-water freedom, expert handling and relaxing massage makes it a unique way to spend special one-on-one time with your baby and can be a beautiful gift idea for new families.
Baby Spa Perth
Address: 68 Coghlan Road, Subiaco, WA
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (last booking at 3:30pm)
Website: www.babyspaperth.com.au
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