My 5 year old has been attending Water Babies since he was 9 months. We’ve found it an incredibly bonding experience. This year he has moved to the next stage in his swimming lessons- Swimvincibles. I... See more
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Water babies are so gentle and patient with our babies each week. Giving us the confidence to be in the pool with our babies but also teaching them basic skills which are so important. I’ve loved watc... See more
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We've been with waterbabies since our 2 year old son was 3 months old, it's a fab flexible team, happy to work around my schedules in coming back to work and shift changes ect and make sure my wee guy... See more
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Kerry and Mhairi were absolutely brilliant! The reason for 4 out of 5 is the cost. I understand it’s a life saving skill, but a lot of mums are on maternity leave that employers don’t give full pay an... See more
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About Water Babies - Scotland East & West
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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, G66 3WA, Glasgow, Scotland East & West, United Kingdom
- 0131 554 6682
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Swimvincibles & Water Babies
My 5 year old has been attending Water Babies since he was 9 months. We’ve found it an incredibly bonding experience. This year he has moved to the next stage in his swimming lessons- Swimvincibles. It was a big transition at his age but he is loving it and thanks to Mhairi for all support and encouragement. I continue to attend Water Babies with my 3 year old and she loves her classes with Paul at the Nuffield, Milngavie. It really is the best early to start for a child to gain swimming confidence. Couldn’t recommend it more- thanks to all the Water Babies team!
June 28, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We're so happy to hear about your children's positive experiences and how much they are both enjoying their swimming journeys. It's fantastic to know that our team has made such a difference.
It is also amazing to hear how your 5 year old has found the transition to our new Swimvincibles lessons.
Thank you for recommending us and we cannot wait to see both of your little one's swimming journeys continue.
Water Babies x
Water babies are so gentle and patient…
Water babies are so gentle and patient with our babies each week. Giving us the confidence to be in the pool with our babies but also teaching them basic skills which are so important. I’ve loved watching how far my daughters came in the past few weeks at swimming all thanks to her teacher.
May 31, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
We're so glad to hear your little one is thriving in our classes!
It's wonderful to know we're building confidence in both you and your little and teaching important skills.
We cannot wait to see your little one progress.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience.
Water Babies x
Ronan loves his swimming classes
Ronan loves his swimming classes, he has became so confident in the water in such a short time thanks to Mairi. She has been amazing and such a lovely person. The skills he has learned so far are great.
May 17, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so pleased to hear about the confidence your little one has gained and the skills he has learned so far. We also agree that Mairi is amazing and she works so hard to ensure that all swimmers enjoy their lessons and are learning new skills all the time!
We cannot wait to see your little one continue to progress and continue his swimming journey with us.
Water Babies x
A well organised, well taught, fun introduction to water safety for babies and tots
Granddaughter of 2 years has been going to waterbabies classes for most of that time and enjoys it thoroughly, as do I. It’s a wonderful experience to enjoy something so much that is also teaching us both about water safety, and giving us the skills to keep her safe in and around the water. And already giving her the basic skills to be able to swim.
We have experience of a number of different teachers but also appreciate that such changes have been infrequent. Shout outs to Paul and Marie who really engage with the individual tots and move things along so we’re never bored. The organisation and training of the teachers is very high quality. I count myself lucky that we have been able to share this fundamental experience.
May 10, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
We are so happy to hear about your granddaughter's wonderful experience with our classes and the positive impact on her water safety skills. We are also happy to hear how much you have also got from attending our lessons.
We truly appreciate your kind words about our dedicated teachers and the quality of our program. All of teachers do work extremely hard to make sure that all little ones and their carers enjoy their lessons.
We are so pleased that you have been able to share this experience with your granddaughter and we feel privileged to be a part of her swimming journey.
Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback.
Water Babies x
We've been with waterbabies since our 2…
We've been with waterbabies since our 2 year old son was 3 months old, it's a fab flexible team, happy to work around my schedules in coming back to work and shift changes ect and make sure my wee guy can keep swimming! He is coming along amazingly, beginning to chain up skills he's learned and kick his legs and move his arms, I think he'll be swimming before we know it! He loves water and the bath thanks to the weekly swimming lessons. Thank you for everything!
May 10, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.
We are so happy to hear that our team have been able to help find a class that fits around your work schedule so that your little one is able to continue his lessons!
It's also wonderful to hear that your son is progressing so well and loves the water. We cannot wait to see him continue his swimming journey.
Thank you for your kind words!
Water Babies x
Sophie loves the class and the teacher…
Sophie loves the class and the teacher and she is now much more confident in the water.
May 3, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your feedback.
We are so pleased to hear that our classes and your teacher have helped Sophie become more confident in the water. We cannot wait to see your little one's swimming journey progress!
Thank you for sharing this positive feedback!
Water Babies x
The highlight of our week
The highlight of our week. We’ve been doing lessons for 4.5 years with our firstborn and now back for round 2- and still loving it. Teachers are so friendly, small classes, perfectly tailored to what babies can do and how long they’ll manage. Highly recommend
March 16, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for taking the time to send in your review.
We are so happy to hear that you're still loving our lessons after all these years and you now have your youngest little one also swimming with us!
It's wonderful that your family enjoys our lessons so much and our friendly teachers and tailored classes.
Water Babies x
Wonderful !
My son attends the Wednesday 1pm class with Jade. For many months, he would find being in the water upsetting. Jade was very patient and encouraging, and she got the balance right between keeping him involved in the lesson but not pushing him too much. He now loves swimming and spends the entire lesson smiling. I'm so grateful for Jade's patience and friendliness. She is such a wonderful teacher! I also love how she explains the reasoning behind every skill... it makes you appreciate that the Water Babies curriculum focuses on the development of their swimming and safety skills xxx
April 15, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback!
We're so happy your son now loves swimming and it's wonderful to hear how the lessons and Jade's teaching approach helped him gain his confidence and enjoy the water.
We really appreciate you sharing this positive experience.
Water Babies x
Staff great, cost expensive …
Kerry and Mhairi were absolutely brilliant! The reason for 4 out of 5 is the cost. I understand it’s a life saving skill, but a lot of mums are on maternity leave that employers don’t give full pay and the opportunity for an underwater photo shoot again, brilliant, but far too expensive.
March 29, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your lessons and we agree that Kerry and Mairi are fantastic teachers!
We do appreciate your feedback regarding the cost of lessons and the underwater photo shoot and we completely understand that our price point can feel high especially with rising costs. Unfortunately we are unable to make any changes to this at the moment.
We truly hope that we will be able to welcome you and your little one back to the pool in the future.
Water Babies x
Water babies was an amazing class
Water babies was an amazing class - my son loved it! The instructors were so calm and patient, there was no pressure and a great atmosphere. I only had to stop going because of returning to work and the class no longer fitting my schedule. Otherwise we would have stayed!
March 29, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are so happy to hear that your son loved his Water Babies classes and we really appreciate your kind words regarding our calm and patient teachers and the class atmosphere. Our teachers do work super hard to make sure that the classes are fun for everyone.
We are sad to hear that you had to stop your classes due to returning to work. You are more than welcome to return when your schedule allows and we are happy to look at class options for you at any time.
We do hope you will be able to return in the future.
Water Babies x
Our experience at water babies is great…
Our experience at water babies is great every week. My little boy started when he was 12 weeks old and from a young age created great habits in the water. He went until he was 1 years old then gave it up for a year due to maternity leave ending. We rejoined this year when he was two and a half and those habits are still there. Our teacher Paul is amazing with all the kids and the quick progression they make in the water is amazing. It is a costly class but I’d say it is worth every penny for the skill and confidence that is built in the water
March 23, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
We are so glad you enjoyed your experience and are enjoying your lessons again now that you have returned!
It's wonderful to hear how beneficial our classes have been for your little boy, fostering great habits and confidence in the water from a young age.
We also appreciate your kind words about your teacher and we do agree that Paul is amazing! We also appreciate the value you find in our lessons.
Thank you for sharing!
Water Babies x
Water Babies
Water babies is absolutely amazing
Water babies is absolutely amazing. What a difference I’ve saw in baby from day 1. We’ve been going since he was 8 weeks old and he’s now 5 weeks. His instructor Paul is a reassuring and we do everything at Leo’s pace. If Leo isn’t having the best day Paul will do everything to try make him a lot bit happier and enjoy his lesson. I highly recommend. Only down fall is it’s a bit expensive for maternity pay but if my baby ends up being confident in swimming then it is worth it.
March 16, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
We are so happy to hear that you and your baby are having a wonderful experience! We are so glad to hear that Paul has been so reassuring and accommodating and has been able to help even on days when Leo is not having a good day.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the cost and we are glad you see the value in building your baby's confidence in swimming.
We cannot wait to see Leo progress.
Water Babies x
We love our classes
We love our classes! We’ve been going to water babies classes since my little boy was 9 weeks old, it’s been incredible to see his confidence and skills grow. Our instructor Claire is so kind and patient with not just the babies, but parents as well.
Swimming classes are my most favourite I do with my baby.
February 2, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We love hearing how much our swimmers love our classes and it is wonderful to know that they are also your favourite thing to do with your little one! It is also amazing to hear how much you've seen your little boy's confidence and skills grow since he was a baby. We cannot wait to see his confidence continue to grow.
We appreciate your kind words.
Water Babies x
Best class of the week
Paul is great both with us as parents but with the.babies. Favourite class of the week!
February 2, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
We're so happy to hear that your Water Babies class is your favourite class of the week! We do agree that Paul is great and he works so hard to make sure that lessons are a wonderful experience for both parents and little ones.
We really do appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.
Water Babies x
My son Alfie is loving his water babies…
My son Alfie is loving his water babies swim classes. He has bonded with Mairi really well which has helped with his keenness and excitement for the class. It is clear to see that the structured lesson plan is improving Alfie’s confidence and all round ability in the water which is so pleasing to see.
January 12, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your lovely feedback.
We are so happy to hear that your son is enjoying his swim classes and it's wonderful that he has bonded so well with his teacher and that the lessons are helping build his confidence and ability in the water.
We are sure that this feedback will make Mairi's day!
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.
Water Babies x
Fun & well structured lessons
I started my baby with his swimming lessons from 4 months old and he's absolutely loving it. He gets really excited to go in the water and it's lovely to see him make progress and improve in confidence.
The lessons are well structured, and I like that you can track progress and expected skills via your account.
January 12, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We are so happy to hear that your baby is loving his swimming lessons with Water Babies! It's lovely to know how much he is gaining confidence in the water and we are pleased to hear that you like being able to track his progress on your Parent Portal.
We also appreciate your positive feedback on the lesson structure. Our teachers work so hard to ensure that our swimmers are having fun whilst learning.
Thank you.
Water Babies x
Loved it but too expensive!
We loved attending water babies every week! Our teacher Kerri was amazing.
Unfortunately the cost was too high to manage every week and we had to stop. Although the classes are fantastic, the price is not justified. We would have loved to continue with water babies.
I also wish that they would not allow new families to join when you are a well established group. We were on week 9 when another family joined and it just didn’t make sense.
January 19, 2026
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We are so glad you enjoyed the classes and we do agree that Kerrie is amazing!
We appreciate your feedback regarding the cost and the introduction of new families. We do close classes after week 4 to allow some settling in time and we then re-open around week 10 to ensure that the class numbers mean we can continue running the class. We will consider your comments as we plan our classes.
Thank you.
Water Babies x
My LO started swimming lessons with…
My LO started swimming lessons with Water babies at 4 months and is still at it 1 year old. He loves being in the water and the instructor, Jennifer is great and very interactive.
September 7, 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
We are so happy to hear that your little one enjoys our swimming lessons so much! It's wonderful to hear that he loves being in the water and we do agree that teacher Jen is great!
Thank you for your lovely feedback and we are looking forward to seeing you at the pool for your next lesson.
Water Babies x
Water Babies
I find the classes quite expensive for…
I find the classes quite expensive for what they are, especially when compared with other offerings. We haven't had the same teacher throughout the blocks we've done which has t helped my little one to get comfortable with the lessons. And not entirely water babies fault, but the venue changing rooms are freezing, several times weve not been able to wash my kid at the venue due to it being so cold.
November 24, 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear that the class costs and your recent experience haven’t met your expectations.
We do make every effort to contact all of our swimmers after they begin lessons. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach you but we left a voicemail asking you to get in touch if you had any questions or concerns. We completely understand how busy things can be for parents, and that it’s not always the best time when we call.
When your notice was handed in during October, we were not made aware of any of the concerns mentioned above. We would have really appreciated the opportunity to discuss these earlier so that we could address and resolve anything possible. As a family-run business, we genuinely care about all of our swimmers and their experience with us.
Regarding your teacher, we aim to keep lessons as consistent as possible. Your permanent teacher is still recovering from an illness, which has unfortunately caused some unavoidable changes. However, we have tried our best to ensure it is the same cover teacher each week until she is able to return.
With respect to the changing rooms, we have not previously been made aware of any issues. We do have procedures in place for when concerns are raised, and we will look into the changing room temperatures at the venue to see if anything can be improved.
We would love for you to continue swimming with us or return in the future. Should you wish to discuss anything further, please do get in touch with the office.
Water Babies x
Our experience has been good
Our experience has been good, very organized with a baby/children-friendly environment. Communication is also spot on.
November 17, 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Scotland East & West
We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your lessons and that your experience has been so positive! We really appreciate your feedback regarding our family-friendly environment and communication. Our teachers do work hard to ensure that everyone feels welcome.
Water Babies x
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