Giggly Panda Baby Spa – as adorable as it sounds!

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Giggly Panda Baby Spa – as adorable as it sounds!

12/07/2021

Does the thought of a baby spa make you giggle? Giggly Panda Baby Spa and Wellness is the perfect name because it brought a smile to my face as soon as I heard it, well suited for this happy place! Giggly Panda offers a unique experience that is exclusively for babies/toddlers from 1 month to 36 months old in a safe and clean environment. Services include hydrotherapy and massage (by RMTs) as well as dietician and chiropractic!

I was thrilled to be invited into the North York location with my son James who had just turned 2 the week before. I hadn’t ever visited a baby spa and had visions of babies with cucumbers on their eyes wrapped in fluffy robes. I didn’t really know what to expect honestly, would James love it or hate it? Would his toddler tantrums wreck the experience before we even started? I had no idea but was interested to see how it would go!

 

From the moment we walked into Giggly Panda Spa North York, James and I were enveloped in the warm and welcoming atmosphere! We were greeted by staff member Aliyah whose bubbly personality and sincerely friendly approach made her the perfect person to be greeting Moms and babies. James was a tad nervous to begin with but Aliyah quickly directed us over to the play area which had a cozy and safe spot for little ones to play and explore. While James got the lay of the land, I got to look around the bright and beautiful spa and see what the facilities were like. From individual hydrotherapy tubs for babies younger than 6 months to the large main tub for babies 6-36 months, the entire place just brimmed with an attention to detail not often seen. The place was also CLEAN, like spotless! Everything was gleaming and shiny and bright.

 

When it was time for James’ massage we went into a private treatment room with the lovely Linda, RMT. I won’t lie, James wasn’t totally into it to start and even a bit scared. But Linda was SO calming and reassuring (you can tell she’d dealt with a non-compliant toddler or two in her time) that she brought James around slowly but surely with her techniques. I could tell James was all in when he started sucking his thumb and leaning into Linda for the massage! He certainly looked relaxed and we didn’t hear so much as a peep from him!

 

After the massage it was time for the hydrotherapy! The hydrotherapy can last anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes which consists of casual floating in purified water that is warmed up to a comfortable temperature between 33- 36.6 c for optimum comfort of the baby/toddler. With the bubbling water, the free feeling of being supported by the flotation device and the colourful toys to play with in the tub – it was a total sensory experience for James! The hardest part was when the hydrotherapy session was over, as he didn’t want it to end. After a mini meltdown, my little spa-goer was easily brought to happiness again by having a snack and then a bit more time to play in the little play area.

 

We arrived smiling and left smiling – I can’t say enough good things about Giggly Panda Baby Spa! Such a unique and fun experience and a total must-try for Moms (or Dads) with their babies/toddlers. I’m already planning our next visit, I’m also as excited about this as I am my own spa visits! Do yourself a favour and try out this super cute spot in the city. They also have locations in Mississauga and Burlington. Most services may be covered under your extended health plan, so make sure you check in with your insurance provider.

About Giggly Panda Baby Spa

We understand that it is hard to be a baby. Discovering the world can be a whole new adventure. Therefore, we believe that every baby deserves to relax.

We are a wellness center that provides health benefits to improve your baby’s immune system, health, and growth. On top of it all the experience is social, fun, exciting, and a nurturing environment that will make your baby feel happy, safe, and calm while enjoying our services.

Giggly Panda Locations

North York Location
1600 Steeles Ave West (Steeles/Dufferin)

Mississauga Location
1855 Dundas Street E Unit 8

Burlington Location
4900 Palladium way Unit 101

All locations open 7 days a week : 10AM–6PM
Email: info@gigglypanda.com
Toll Free: 1-888-552-0583

 

Written by Gillian Kuriyan, Mommy Connections Midtown Toronto Director

Gillian lives in Toronto, Ontario with her family. She is the mom of two children, ages 2 and 5. While on maternity leave from her job as an elementary teacher, she took over the Mommy Connections Midtown Toronto chapter. Covid may have changed her own mat leave, but she’s determined to help moms in the community ‘find their mom squad’ despite the challenges all of us have faced recently!  She has lived in Toronto for over 20 years and loves to share her experiences as a city mom and all the tips and tricks that she’s gathered along the way.

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