When Your Baby Is Unsettled, You Feel It Too
Parenting a newborn or young infant is full of joy and exhaustion. When your baby is struggling with gas, colic, poor sleep, or general fussiness, it can feel like you've tried everything. Feeds, rocking, white noise. Nothing seems to last. Many parents in London, Ontario are looking for something more than a quick fix. They want a calm, nurturing environment where their baby can truly unwind and where they can feel supported too.
That's where baby float hydrotherapy comes in.
What Is Baby Float Hydrotherapy?
Baby float hydrotherapy is a gentle wellness experience where your infant floats freely in a custom-designed tub filled with fresh, warm water. A soft neck float supports your baby's head while their body moves naturally: weightless, relaxed, and free.
The water environment closely mimics the sensation of the womb, which is why so many babies become calm within minutes of entering the tub.
Every baby floats in fresh water. Our tubs are plumbed directly to hot and cold supply and drain, so the tub is emptied and refilled for each little one and nothing is shared between babies. No chlorine and no chemicals are added, and we hold the water between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, close to body temperature.
Your baby is in the water for about 20 minutes. The session is booked as 30 minutes, which leaves time to get changed, settled and dried without rushing. Available for babies aged 1 month to 3 years.
Dolphin Dive: London's First Dedicated Baby Spa
At Dolphin Dive Baby Spa, we created London's first space built entirely around infant and early childhood wellness. Every detail of our hydrotherapy suite — from the custom float tubs to the calm, sensory-friendly environment is designed with your baby's safety and comfort in mind.
Our sessions are guided throughout by experienced staff who work with babies every day, so you're in caring hands from the moment you arrive.
This is a standalone float session. If you would like the float alongside hands-on care in the same visit, explore our Baby Combo Sessions, which pair the float with massage, osteopathy or physiotherapy.
What to Expect at Your Baby's Float Session
Arrival & Preparation
The Float
After the Float
What Parents Notice After Baby Hydrotherapy
Baby float hydrotherapy supports your infant's overall wellbeing in meaningful ways:
- Better sleep: Warm water and free movement help calm the nervous system, often leading to longer, deeper rest.
- Relief from gas and colic: The buoyancy and movement help shift trapped air and ease digestive discomfort naturally.
- Sensory and muscle development: Floating encourages gentle, independent movement that supports coordination and body awareness.
Baby Float/Hydrotherapy
A gentle aquatic journey for your baby. Hydrotherapy offers a calming experience, allowing your baby to explore the soothing embrace of water. This practice nurtures your little one’s physical and emotional development, promoting relaxation, better sleep, and enhanced motor skills. Age limit: 1 month to 3 years
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Is baby float hydrotherapy safe?
Yes. Every baby floats in fresh water. Our tubs are plumbed directly to hot and cold supply, so the tub is drained and refilled for each little one and nothing is shared between babies. No chemicals are added, and the water is held between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A team member is present throughout, your baby is never left unattended, and every session is adapted to your baby's cues.
What is in the water?
Fresh water and nothing else. We add no chlorine and no chemicals. Our tubs are plumbed to hot and cold supply and drain, so each baby floats in a freshly filled tub that is emptied afterwards. We hold the temperature between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which is close to body temperature and comfortable for a newborn.
What age can my baby start hydrotherapy?
We welcome babies from 1 month up to 3 years. Our team assesses your baby's readiness at every visit and adapts the session to their stage, so a newborn's first float looks quite different from a confident toddler's.
What should I bring to the session?
A fresh diaper, a swim diaper, and your baby's favourite towel. We provide everything else. Feeding your baby 30 to 45 minutes before you arrive tends to make for a calmer, happier float.
How is this different from a Baby Combo Session?
This session is the float on its own. It is booked as a 30 minute slot, with about 20 minutes of that in the water and the rest for getting changed and settled. A Baby Combo Session is a longer visit that pairs the float with a hands-on treatment, so your baby gets both in one appointment. You can pair the float with RMT-led infant massage, baby osteopathy or baby physiotherapy.
Will my baby cry during hydrotherapy?
Some babies settle straight away, others need a few minutes to adjust, and a little crying at first is completely normal. Sessions are baby-led, so we slow down, pause for a cuddle or a feed, and let your baby set the pace. You stay right beside them the whole time.
Read more: Baby osteopathy and hydrotherapy in one visit, how our combo sessions work.
Ready to Give Your Baby the Gift of Calm?
Whether your little one needs relief from colic, support for better sleep, or simply a nurturing experience to call their own, our baby float hydrotherapy sessions are here for you.
