Water Babies has become the highlight of both me and my partner's week, as well as our son Henry's. Sally is brilliant at providing a safe and enjoyable environment, showing genuine love and car... See more
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We have tried both leisure centre and water babies swimming. Water babies is more expensive but the quality of the lessons, 1-1 support and small classes is higher so worth the money. Our son loves hi... See more
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I enrolled my little one to Water Babies when she’s about 15 months, and it was the best decision. We have seen so much improvements in her confidence in the water. If you’re thinking of getting your... See more
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We really enjoy our swimming lessons, and our son always has such a lovely time. Bethany is absolutely amazing — she’s warm, patient, encouraging, and makes every lesson so enjoyable. She creates such... See more
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About Water Babies - London North
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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, N20 0HE, London, London North, United Kingdom
- 0203 617 8823
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Great experience for the little ones…
Great experience for the little ones learning swimming from baby to little humans. The teaching is great!
July 5, 2026
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Water Babies has become the highlight of our week!
Water Babies has become the highlight of both me and my partner's week, as well as our son Henry's.
Sally is brilliant at providing a safe and enjoyable environment, showing genuine love and care for all the children in the pool.
It brings us a lot of joy to see how Henry is improving week by week, and we recommend Water Babies to all our friends.
July 26, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
It's wonderful to hear that our classes have become such a highlight for your family! We are so pleased that your little one is enjoying their time in the pool and that you're seeing such great progress. Thank you for recommending us to your friends, if you get your friends to quote your name when you book then you will get a free lesson and they will get a free lesson!
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Friendly and Professionalism
We are enjoying the swimming lessons, friendly staff and very good teachers.
July 5, 2026
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We are so delighted to hear that you are enjoying the swimming lessons! It's wonderful to know that our friendly staff and excellent teachers are making a positive impact.
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Bethany is such a star!
We really enjoy our swimming lessons, and our son always has such a lovely time. Bethany is absolutely amazing — she’s warm, patient, encouraging, and makes every lesson so enjoyable. She creates such a positive environment, and it’s been wonderful seeing our son grow in confidence and have so much fun in the water. We’re so grateful to have such a fantastic instructor!
June 18, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - London North
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback about your classes with Bethany! We are absolutely thrilled to hear how much your son enjoys his swimming lessons and how much fun he's having. It's fantastic to know that he is growing in confidence in the water.
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Water Babies is excellent
Water Babies was initially a little difficult to book, as the weekend sessions were fully booked, but the communication throughout that period was excellent and kept us well informed. Once we started, we found the instructor to be fantastic, with well-structured lessons and clear progression each week. Our baby daughter is really enjoying the classes and has grown in confidence in the water. We’re very pleased with our experience and would happily recommend Water Babies
June 14, 2026
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We are so pleased to hear that your little one is enjoying the classes and growing in confidence! We appreciate your kind words about our communication and instructors. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation!
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Class teacher was amazing, pool maintenance not so much
Class teacher was amazing, pool maintenance not so much. My son was regularly getting sick after swimming, and after the last time got hospitalised with bronchitis. I know it’s from the chlorine levels in the pool because he is always at home and doesn’t go to nursery or meet other toddler often.
Overall the classes were always nice but it’s extremely frustrating that they don’t provide refund even at times where you have accumulated high number of catch up class due to your child’s sickness. What do you do when you have over 6 catch up lessons and have to pay for your regular classes each month and use those catch up sessions on top of your usual schedule?! I mean if you are a working parent using them all become impossible. I wouldn’t recommend after being with them for so long, be sure you’re committed.
May 24, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your son's illness and understand how concerning and challenging this must have been for your family.
We take all concerns regarding our lessons and pool facilities extremely seriously. As part of our standard operating procedures, chlorine levels are tested at multiple points before and throughout each day of lessons. We would not run classes if levels fell outside the required parameters.
We have reached out to you directly to better understand your concerns and discuss applying credits as a gesture of goodwill, as we were not previously aware of the full extent of the situation you have described.
We value feedback from all our families and are committed to providing the best possible experience for both parents and little ones. Thank you again for bringing your concerns to our attention. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
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Best learning experience
I enrolled my little one to Water Babies when she’s about 15 months, and it was the best decision. We have seen so much improvements in her confidence in the water. If you’re thinking of getting your child into a swimming lesson, make sure to consider choosing the Water Babies. The teachers are highly skilled and trained! She enjoys Carmel’s class so much and so, Ana’s class whenever she needs a catch up class. 😊Water Babies highly recommended.
May 24, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
We're so happy to hear your little one is thriving in the water and gaining confidence! It's wonderful to know our instructors are making such a positive impact and we're excited to see how your little one progresses even further as you continue with the lessons! Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Very pricey but worth every penny!
Very pricey but worth every penny!
Seeing my baby flourish as each week goes by is so beautiful. He is so happy in the water and now understands that if I say his name followed by 'are you ready, go', that water will be go on his face, and so he closes his eyes. Its so magical what he's learning. Swimming is an essential skill and I have peace of mind that eventually he will be a confident swimmer that will keep himself safe (e.g. to hold on to the rail if he falls in).
May 17, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We are so happy to hear how much you value the experience and the progress your baby is making. It's truly rewarding to know that our lessons are helping your little one develop such important skills and confidence in the water. We appreciate you sharing this journey with us :)
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My daughter loves each lesson
My daughter loves each lesson. Our teacher Alex is amazing with the kids.
May 10, 2026
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We're so happy your daughter loves her lessons! We appreciate your kind words.
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High quality, engaging for little ones
We have tried both leisure centre and water babies swimming. Water babies is more expensive but the quality of the lessons, 1-1 support and small classes is higher so worth the money. Our son loves his weekly trip to the pool and is progressing well with new skills. Especially like the water and poolside safety components.
May 3, 2026
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We're happy to hear that our lessons, support, and class sizes are worth the investment for your family. It's great to know your son enjoys his time in the pool and is developing new skills, especially regarding water safety. Thank you for your feedback :)
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Amazing team
Amazing team! My son continues to improve his swimming techniques and absolutely loves his teachers. We have had Bethany in the past and now Alex and both are amazing 🤩. Thank you everyone.
April 19, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
We're happy to hear that your son is improving and enjoying his lessons. It's great to know our team is making a positive impact on his swimming journey. Thank you!
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Reply from Water Babies - London North
We're so happy to hear that your son enjoys his swimming lessons. Thank you for sharing this positive feedback with us!
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Great introduction to swimming
Great introduction to swimming. I've used for both my son (now 4) and my baby daughter. Teachers are friendly and knowledgeable. The lessons have prepared my son well for lessons for older children. I would recommend.
March 29, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you’ve been enjoying your lessons with us, it truly means a lot to our team.
If you’d like to share the experience, don’t forget that when you refer a friend, you’ll both receive a free lesson. It’s our way of saying thank you for spreading the joy of Water Babies!
We look forward to seeing you both in the pool again soon :)
Warm regards,
The Water Babies North London Team
Great experience
My son loves his weekly swimming lesson, he’s progressing really well and enjoys being in the water
March 23, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
We're happy to hear that your son enjoys his swimming lessons and is progressing well on his Water Babies journey. Thank you for sharing this positive feedback with us, your teacher Meghan will be delighted!
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Nat our swimming instructor is just…
Nat our swimming instructor is just fabulous. She is fun & so engaging for the children. She makes the sessions so enjoyable. She is caring, supportive , encouraging of every child’s needs in the pool as they are all at slightly different levels. such a great teacher
February 22, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
We're delighted to hear that Natalie creates such a positive and engaging environment for the children. Thank you for sharing your feedback about her caring and supportive approach. Natalie will be thrilled to know the positive impact she has made!
Thank you :)
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Varied lessons initially
Varied lessons initially, now very repetitive, also inconsistent teachers every week.
NOT value for money, very expensive for a 30 min session.
Difficult to book catch up lessons, only available on select days.
February 16, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that your recent experience with Water Babies hasn’t met your expectations.
Our lesson plans are designed to build skills progressively through repetition and gradual introduction of new skills, as consistency is key in helping little ones gain water confidence and technique. That said, sessions should always feel engaging and varied, so we’re disappointed to hear this hasn’t been your experience.
Regarding teachers, while we occasionally need to rotate instructors due to unforeseen circumstances, we always aim to provide continuity wherever possible. We understand how important familiar faces are for both parents and children.
We also appreciate your comments about value and catch-up lesson availability. Catch-up lessons are subject to availability, and we’re continually reviewing how we can improve this for families. While you can view catch up class options on your Parent Portal, you can always contact us directly and we may be able to find alternative options that may be more convenient for you.
We have tried to contact you directly to see how we can support you going forward. Please feel free to email us at jumpin@waterbabies.co.uk with your child’s class details or call us on 02036178823 so we can look into this further.
Thank you again for your feedback — it helps us continue to improve.
Warm regards,
The Water Babies North London Team
We’ve had the most amazing experience…
We’ve had the most amazing experience with Water Babies. The lessons are so well structured, fun, and confidence-building, and the instructors are absolutely fantastic—calm, encouraging, and brilliant with babies.
It’s been such a special bonding experience for us as parents too. The songs, routines, and gentle approach make every session something we genuinely look forward to.
We feel completely safe and supported, and would and have highly recommend Water Babies to other parents wanting a positive, nurturing introduction to swimming for their little one!
January 26, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
We're happy to hear that you've had such an amazing experience with our lessons. It's wonderful to know that they're well-structured, fun, and confidence-building for your little one. We appreciate your kind words regarding our instructors and the special bonding experience you've had. Thank you for recommending us!
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Great sessions
Great sessions!
Staff are welcoming and understanding and don’t put any pressure on you especially when baby is not wanting to engage. Great value for money and so may options of days and times and places. The option to book a swim at another session when your little one is absent is also great.
January 26, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - London North
We're glad you enjoyed your experience! It's great to hear that our staff made you feel welcome and that you found our sessions valuable and flexible. Thank you for your positive feedback :)
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We're so glad you had an amazing experience with your teacher Carmel. Thank you for letting us know!
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Huge improvement
I previously had my son in swimming lessons with another provider. In the year he was there he didnt learn very much and didnt get a lot of teacher time. Since moving to water babies I have seen a huge improvement in his confidence and capabilities in just a few months. The classes are fun and the fact that the parent is in the water really helps the kids. The teachers are fantastic. I can see my son swimming independently in the very near future.
December 22, 2025
Reply from Water Babies - London North
Hi Lisa
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review — it truly means the world to us 💙
We’re delighted to hear how much progress your son has made since joining Water Babies. Building water confidence and independence is at the heart of everything we do, so it’s fantastic to know you’ve seen such a big improvement in just a few months.
Our parent-and-child approach is designed to make little ones feel safe and supported while they learn, and we’re so pleased you’ve found the classes fun and engaging. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to our teachers — they work incredibly hard to give each child the attention and encouragement they need.
We can’t wait to see your son swimming independently — what an exciting milestone that will be! Thank you again for trusting us with his swimming journey.
Best wishes,
The Water Babies North London Team 💦
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