We are extremely excited and happy to welcome children at Sawna Bach from 28th October 2024! We have children ourselves and truly believe sauna bathing should be for everyone. Please do read this page carefully and adhere to the guidance if you would like to bring children with you. The sauna can be an enjoyable and comfortable experience for children, if some basic rules are kept in mind.

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• Children should never be left unattended.

• It is imperative that a responsible adult observes how a child’s body is responding to the high temperatures and is aware of signs of discomfort such as dizziness, headaches and feeling too hot.

• In addition, the stove is very hot and would cause severe burns if touched or fallen against.  

• As a rule, the younger the child, the more vigilant the adult needs to be!
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Is it safe for my child to have a sauna?
 

• Yes! However, it is important to be aware that younger children do not tolerate heat as well as adults because their thermoregulatory and circulatory systems are not as developed. For example, they do not sweat as adults do.  Young children (under 5) can experience sharp increases in heart rate. This effect becomes less over the age of 7.  Also changes in blood pressure during cooling between or after sauna visits, can cause children to feel dizzy or be unsteady on their feet.

• Whilst these effects are not dangerous in healthy children, it is important to always monitor your child inside and out of the sauna and be aware of signs of discomfort. Be mindful that young children may not be able to tell you how they are feeling. Most children report that having a sauna is a very enjoyable experience.  

• We will ask you to sign a waiver form when you arrive at the sauna to confirm you have read and understand this guidance of bringing children to the sauna and that you take full responsibility for looking after them whilst on site.

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Please be aware, staff have the right to end the session early if they feel the Health and Safety of the child or anyone attending the session is compromised and no refund will be offered in this case.

 

Booking Rules​

• Children can attend private sessions only.

• 1:1 adult to child ratio for all children under 16 years of age

• Only 1 child aged 7 or under is allowed per booking.

• When children are present, the maximum group size is restricted to 6

Visit Rules

• For insurance reasons, children are not allowed to use the cold-water showers. However, water for splashing face and body will be provided to aid cooling.

• Children must be accompanied at all times, this applies inside and outside the sauna. The car park can be very busy at times and children could get lost on the dunes or wander to the sea alone.

• Children are not allowed to add water to the stove because of the risk of burning from the steam rising.  

• We ask children not to run inside the sauna and changing area.

• The responsible adult must continually monitor their child and how their body is responding.  If any signs of discomfort are observed the child and responsible adult must leave the sauna immediately. 

• Please do not bring children in the sauna who have an infection or fever.

Recommendations

• Children should step outside, use the water provided to splash face and body or sit in the water bath provided (small children only), to aid cooling. 

• Children should be encouraged to drink plenty of water or even juice during their session, to maintain their body’s water content.

• During their first visit, children should limit time in the sauna to a 2-5 minutes and take regular breaks. This can be increased gradually in subsequent sessions.

• Smaller children should sit on the lower benches and where possible, away from the stove.  The rocks and flue of the stove are incredibly hot and would cause severe burning if touched.

• Children should be encouraged to wear a sauna hat to minimize the chances of overheating.