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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 996 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention how friendly, supportive, and patient the instructors are, helping little ones build wonderful water confidence and crucial safety skills from an early age. Families really love that the swimming sessions are fun, engaging, and well-structured, offering a fantastic bonding opportunity for parents and babies every single week. Some people were dissatisfied with the facilities, noting that there were not enough changing rooms available or suitable spaces to handle toddlers comfortably. Reviewers mentioned having to rush or facing challenges when trying to change their growing children after lessons.

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Staff

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User experience

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Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting wonderful bonding experiences and essential... See more

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Facilities

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arlo has been having lessons with Denise from Water Babies for just over 12 months. Denise is very knowledgeable about water safety and equipping children with the knowledge to be as safe as possibl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Started swimming with my little boy at 6 weeks and he’s now 6 months old. We absolutely love water babies. The lessons are fun and engaging for parents and babies. What I love most about the lessons i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have absolutely loved bringing our 10-month-old to water babies Bolton! The classes are well-structured, combining fun nursery rhymes with essential water safety skills. Our instructor,Luci, is inc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely love Water Babies! Our daughter has really enjoyed her swimming lessons and it’s been amazing watching her confidence and skills grow each week. The lessons are fun, encouraging and ma... See more

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Company details

  1. Class
  2. Swim Club

About Water Babies

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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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  • Winslade House, Winslade Park, Clyst St Mary, EX5 2FY, Exeter, United Kingdom

  • waterbabies.co.uk

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn’t recommend enough…

Since starting here with my daughter at 16 weeks old it has just been the best! We couldn’t recommend it enough! Denise and Evie as teachers have just been amazing, make you feel so relaxed and confident before and during the swimming lesson. My daughter was sitting unassisted before 5 months and it was 100% the swimming lessons that gave her the core strength! It’s our favourite thing to do each and every week!

September 10, 2026
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Hi Rachael, thank you for your review, its lovely to heard how much you are both enjoying our lessons and how coming to your lesson is your favourite thing of the week. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been going for some time now in…

Been going for some time now in dukinfield had Denise doing the lesson and she was amazing had a lot of information and guidance, we now have Evie who does the lessons and she is very good but in complete different way to Denise she just needs more confidence talking with groups of people

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Niall, thank you for your review and for giving us some productive feedback, we will take this on board. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been going to water babies…

We have been going to water babies since our daughter was 8 weeks old. She is now 15 months and still loves it. It’s such a nice time for her and her dad to enjoy :). She is confident in the water and loves being in it!

September 10, 2026
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Hi Heather, thank you for your review. Lovely to hear how much your daughter and her dad is enjoying our lessons. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every baby should come water babies

Was really nervous about taking my babu swimming but family recommended water babies and so glad they did now its our favourite day of the week. My babys confidence in water is brilliant and we did the underwatershoot and the pictures are amazing. Such a lovely welcoming place for your baby to learn one of the most important life skills

September 5, 2026
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Hi Ashleigh, thank you for your review. Its amazing to hear your lesson day is the favourite day of the week! The photoshoots are amazing, so glad you loved your images. Thanks x

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great lessons

Great lessons, interactive and calm for the babies, and great for learning safety in water!

September 9, 2026
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Hi Jess, thank you for your review, that is really great to hear. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both my children have been swimming…

Both my children have been swimming with waterbabies since they were a few months old. My eldest has just finished after 5 years and is so confident in the water and has learnt so much , would definitely recommend.

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Lisa, thank you for your review. Its amazing to hear just how much both your children have progressed and learnt from our programme. Lovely to hear you would recommend us! Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ed absolutely loves Water Babies

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ed absolutely loves Water Babies! It’s been fantastic for his confidence, balance and development — helping him reach so many milestones. Lucy is brilliant and he comes out beaming.

September 7, 2026
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Hi Melissa, I am so glad to hear how much Ed is loving his lessons. Its fantastic that he's grown such much in confidence during his classes. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love our swimming lessons with water…

We love our swimming lessons with water babies and have been attending for over 4 years now our little boys age 4 and 2 are always excited to get in the water the teachers are calming and encouraging and help the children to build their skills and confidence each week. The small classes make it easy for them to progress each week.

September 9, 2026
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Hi Kirsty, thank you for your review. Its really great to hear how much the boys get excited to attend their lessons with us. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have just started our Waterbabies

We have just started our Waterbabies journey and are a couple lessons in and we love it! It's a lovely environment, clean and really like that you can have someone watch, as i know it isn't possible at all venues. Denise & Jake are very welcoming and jovial, without being over the top and false. I feel they genuinely are passionate about water safety and are great with the group. As we are Team Pearl, it's a new thing for us and our first step into baby classes and we have a small and lovely group which has been wonderful and not overwhelming. Would definitely recommend Water Babies!

September 2, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Whitney, thank you for your review. Its really great to hear how well you are settling in to team Pearl and how much your enjoying your Water Babies journey so far. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve only been taking my little girl to…

I’ve only been taking my little girl to Water Babies the past few weeks and she loves it so much. The classes are great, I would highly recommend the Worsley water babies. Ive had two different instructors and both have been great. Im looking forward to seeing whats to come. Elle

September 8, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Elle, I'm really happy to hear how much you and your little girl are settling in to our lessons. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% recommend, the best swim school

My son has been going since he was 3 month old and loves it every single Saturday. They show you exactly what to do during the lesson and are so helpful if the little one becomes unsettled at all. The parent portal is so helpful in seeing what my son is learning past, present and in the future. You can be absent from a lesson but rearrange it for another time so your child doesn’t miss what they are doing.

September 5, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Lucy, thank you for your review. Very happy to hear how much your son is loving his Water Babies lessons. I am glad to hear you are making the most of the parent portal and finding this very useful. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend …

I’ve been going to water babies since my baby was 2 months old (18 months now) and we both really enjoy it. My baby has grown so much in confidence and knows how to safely get in and out of the water. I highly recommend water babies as it’s a lovely bonding time for you and baby but also gets your baby used to water and learning the beginning skills for swimming

July 15, 2026
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Hi Steph, thank you for your review. I'm glad to hear how much your little one has grown in confidence and how much your both enjoying the time in the pool together. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful experience

Our baby has been attending Water Babies since she was 4 months old (2 months and 1 week corrected age), and she absolutely loves it! The hydropool is amazing, and the instructors are absolutely fantastic and welcoming, making every single session a wonderful experience. She has already learnt so many incredible skills that she takes away with her after every class. Our babies grow up so fast, so don't miss your opportunity to give them this experience. It is a truly fantastic program and we highly recommend it 🥰

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Stacey, thank you for your review. Its truly lovely to hear how much you recommend our lessons and how much your daughter loves her class. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love waterbabies

My daughter has been attending water babies for just over a year now and she has grown in confidence so much. The lessons offer a brilliant way to help babies and toddlers in the water and learn how to swim though play and songs. She has since moved up a stage and I can't believe how well she is doing and that's all down the the teacher Denise. She is very friendly and informative and gives clear instructions plus my daughter loves her.

Each week my daughter is excited to attend her swimming lessons and to see her in the pool is amazing. Id recommend booking swimming lessons with waterbabies it's a fantastic company and they are always there to help via emails and phone calls.

September 5, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Rochelle, thank you for your lovely feedback, its amazing to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence and how much she enjoys attending her lessons each week. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice and kind teachers

Nice and kind teachers. The place that we are going is really quiet and clean , just if they had hairdryer would be perfect. Especially in winter.
Thank you

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Thank you for your feedback, we will be sure to take this onboard x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Arlo has been having lessons with Denise from Water Babies for just over 12 months. Denise is very knowledgeable about water safety and equipping children with the knowledge to be as safe as possible when in the water.

The lessons are structured, fun and engaging. Arlo loves singing to the songs in the lessons and chasing the fish. Each lesson has a variety of activities and ensures children aren’t bored or distracted.

September 8, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Chloe, thank you for your review. Its great to hear how much you and Arlo are enjoying your lessons with Denise. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely love Water Babies

We absolutely love Water Babies! Our daughter has really enjoyed her swimming lessons and it’s been amazing watching her confidence and skills grow each week. The lessons are fun, encouraging and make such a lovely experience for both babies and parents.

We’re so grateful for her instructor, Lucy, for all the patience, support and encouragement she gives. She is so friendly and approachable. Swimming is such an important life skill, and we’re really happy that our daughter is learning it in such a positive and enjoyable environment. 🩷

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Shauna, so happy to hear how much your daughter is enjoying her lessons with Lucy. Its amazing that her confidence is growing each week. Really lovely to hear your fantastic feedback. Thanks x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Highly recommended! My son loves the lessons!

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Great to hear your son is loving his lessons with us. Thanks for recommending us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not just teaching your baby how to swim

Started swimming with my little boy at 6 weeks and he’s now 6 months old. We absolutely love water babies. The lessons are fun and engaging for parents and babies. What I love most about the lessons is you’re not just teaching your baby how to swim you are teaching them how to be safe in water and vital life saving skills. Our instructor Lucy is amazing. I couldn’t recommend water babies enough.

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Hi Issie, thank you for your review. Its great to hear how much you are enjoying our lessons. Water safety is a vital life skill that we teach from a very early age. Thank you for recommending us x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helena is amazing

Helena is amazing and has so much time! Has made my daughter so much more confident in the water!

September 6, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I'm glad your daughter is enjoying lessons with Helena so much. Thanks x

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