The instructors are great and when we have a lesson my baby absolutely loves it but lessons get cancelled far too much. Between pool issues and staff sickness we have missed lots of lessons in the 10m... See more
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My little one absolutely loves her swimming lessons. She has come leaps and bounds. Her instructor Hannah is incredible so supportive and encouraging and my little one has a great relationship with he... See more
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Our son has been swimming with Water Babies since he was 4 months old (now 21 months) and his confidence in the water has grown immense since we began. He doesnt particularly enjoy going underwater, h... See more
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We have been swimming with Water Babies since my son was 8 weeks old. Now at 2 his water skills are amazing and he has confidence in water. The program has been engaging and educational. We’ve also ma... See more
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About Water Babies - Hampshire
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Our vision is a world where the physical and emotional development of every child is fully supported and nurtured from birth.
Our premium baby swimming classes are taught by the highest trained baby swimming teachers in the world.
Water Babies takes little ones on a journey of aquatic discovery, teaching core aquatic skills, water safety, and swimming strokes, igniting their imagination as they learn.
With lessons available across the UK, Water Babies welcomes babies from birth to five years old to learn a skill for life.
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Water Babies Office, SO22 6QR, Littleton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- 01794 324 353
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Good teacher, terrible changing facilities
Classes are generally good and excellent for under threes. We have found by comparison though that they aren’t as structured as we’d like now our daughter is older.
Also the Cedar School location in Southampton, particularly the changing and toilet facilities is very poor. Unfortunately unacceptable for us which is why we’ve moved to an alternative.
14 September 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello. We are sorry to hear that the standards of the changing rooms at The Cedar School are not where they should be. All of the pools we swim at are fantastic for baby swimming due to their warm water temperature and showers at every venue for parents and children to use, however they are not all specifically used for baby swimming alone, and at The Cedar School as you may be aware is a special needs school. The pool when not being rented by us or other third parties is used by their own older children. As a result of this mixed use, the changing rooms are not necessarily designed to accommodate babies and toddlers alone. With expectations varying massively in our customer base we know that not all the pools (especially changing facilities we use) will suit everyone, but sadly we have to work with what we have available. I am sorry that in this instance you were not happy with the facilities at The Cedar School and we will do what we can to try and rectify this. Many Thanks - the team at Water Babies Hampshire.
Water babies is the best decision we…
Water babies is the best decision we ever made with our little one! He started swimming at just 3 months old and is now the most confident little boy in the water at 2.5 years old! He absolutely loves his swimming lessons with Angela every week and enjoys splashing around and learning new things! Thank you
18 September 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for your 5* review and sharing your feedback. We're so happy to hear that your little boy has gained so much confidence in the water! It's wonderful to know your lessons with Angela are having such a positive impact on your child. Love, the Water Babies Hampshire team x
Water Babies is great for those 'young…
Water Babies is great for those 'young people' learning to swim ..
14 September 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for your 5* review. We're so pleased you're enjoying your little one's swimming lessons. Love the Water Babies Hampshire team x
My Baby Loves It
Started water babies with my daughter at 3 months old. She is now 10 months and we have loved every second of attending our weekly swimming lessons together. So sensory for small babies to enjoy and having had 3 different instructors due to us needing to change class times, I can safely say all staff represent the brand well; friendly, personal and run the classes as a non-judgemental, safe and easy going space. Perfect for new mums! Highly recommend!
17 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear how much you and your daughter love your weekly class and how you have had three different teachers - all whom have provided a great experience for you. We pride ourselves on having the very best of the best in the business - our teachers go through a lot of training to ensure you are in the best and safest hands. Thanks again. Love the Water Babies Hampshire team x
All round great
Booking on was easy, the lady I spoke to was helpful, kind and efficient.
Classes are intimate, the instructor knows how to get the best out of my child (even when he’s having trouble listening and just wants to splash about). She is fun, engaging and the children like her.
17 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We pride ourselves on providing a seamless experience from the very beginning of joining us. We're so pleased to hear that you and your little one love your teacher - our teachers go through rigorous training to be the very best in the business! Thanks again, love the Water Babies Hampshire team x
Best decision for baby
Amazing teachers. Friendly environment and baby loves it. Watching how fast little one has improved in such short time has been incredible.
17 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for your lovely review. Our teachers and our programme are dedicated to the progress and improvement, not just of their technical skills, but also confidence, in the water for your little one. We are so pleased to hear your baby loves it and you love the teacher! Love, The Water Babies Hampshire Team x
Underwater Photoshoot
We had the best time at our first Underwater Photoshoot with our 7month old. He loves his Water Babies lessons and the photoshoot was such a lovley way to celebrate his love for swimming. Everyone was well organised, greeted on the door by a team member and shown where to go. Once it was our turn you were in a lovley small group in the water doing a lesson with a one teacher then you had the dipper and photograoher taken the photos. It was all very chilled and calm and a lovely atmosphere 😊. I would definitely recommend everyone to do a underwater phtotshoot great value for money and a experience not to forgot.
12 July 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review about our underwater photoshoot. We put a lot of effort into ensuring the best experience for both you and your little one, and so we are so pleased with your feedback. We hope you love the photos of your little one showing off their skills under the water. Love, The Water Babies Hampshire team x
It has been a very good experience
It has been a very good experience, I am impressed with the results.
23 June 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for your review. We're so pleased you have had such a positive experience with Water Babies Hampshire, and have seen some positive results with your little one! Thanks, the Water Babies Hampshire team.
Portsmouth - Becki is amazing
Becki is amazing! She’s really observant and coaches each baby based on what they need.
28 April 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for this lovely review. Sadly, we don't operate in Portsmouth! Becki works under the West Sussex franchise I believe? We will pass your review over to them. Thanks again! The Water Babies Hampshire team.
Great swimming class
Really good experience with water babies for both our children! It Is nice to use the skills we learn from swimming outside and see them recognise the safety skills/words used
1 May 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so happy to hear that both your children have had a positive experience with Water Babies Hampshire! It's incredible to know they are both applying the safety skills and word association they've learned in the pool outside of their lessons. Thanks again. Love Water Babies Hampshire.
Great teacher
Our swimming teacher Jenny is really amazing she is also great with the children and we love her classes. The pool is always nice and warm, but the changing area is not so great since they no longer have the poolside assistant and they is no seating area for putting on shoes
31 March 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you for your review. We really appreciate your kind words about Jenny - she is a truly wonderful teacher and is fantastic with children! We understand your feedback about the changing area after losing our Poolside Helpers. Sadly, that wasn't an easy decision, but hopefully after receiving the email from us after this happened you understand why. Please contact us directly on humptydumpty@waterbabies.co.uk about the seating matter, as there should be benches in the corridor for you to sit down on to put your shoes on. Thank you again for your kind words about your teacher. Love, The Water Babies Hampshire team 🧡
Great teacher
Great teacher. Nice size group.
Only comment is for changing rooms to be bigger.
17 March 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Hampshire
Hello! Thank you for your review. We strive ourselves on the quality of our teaching and having small group sizes, so thank you for your lovely comments. We appreciate your feedback about the changing rooms. We hope you continue to enjoy your lessons with us. Love, Water Babies Hampshire!
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