Water Babies - Ireland South West Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

Unit 3 Kinsale Commercial Park, P17 AF51 Kinsale, County Cork, IE


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You cannot beat water babies for their instruction, and for the way they interact with the children. They really challenge the children and push them, which produces great results, because the childre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, my baby enjoyed it so much, but what made my experience with water babies so great was the fact that they giving me as mum a lot of confidence too and playful train water safety wit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amy attends WaterBabies in Cork. Sge was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy however swimming gave Amy the opportunity to exercise  her muscles in a non weight bearing environment. It allowed her a freedom... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our instructor Imre was amazing!! Every lesson was so punctual and professional! He made the babies all feel at ease! He was great at giving me pointers to improve the experience for me and my baby. I... See more

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Company details

  1. Class
  2. Swim Club

About Water Babies - Ireland South 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 Ireland, Water Babies welcomes babies from birth to five years old to learn a skill for life.

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  • Unit 3 Kinsale Commercial Park, P17 AF51, Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland

  • 0212428426

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was lovely

Staff is so helpful and facilities are perfect

July 19, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're so happy to hear our staff were so helpful, we pride ourselves on our customer service here at Water Babies. Glad to hear our facilities were suitable for you also. We very much appreciate your kind words!!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, my baby enjoyed it so much, but what made my experience with water babies so great was the fact that they giving me as mum a lot of confidence too and playful train water safety with baby and parent
Thank you also to all the team om the customer service as well as the girls in Killarney Gleneagle

July 26, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're so happy to hear your baby enjoyed the experience and that we could help build your confidence as a mum while teaching water safety! Thank you for your wonderful feedback!!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You cannot beat water babies for their…

You cannot beat water babies for their instruction, and for the way they interact with the children. They really challenge the children and push them, which produces great results, because the children are so much more capable than we realise. I’m delighted with the classes. Thank ye.

July 19, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're so happy to hear you're delighted with the classes and the progress your child is making. We truly appreciate your kind words about our instructors and their approach!

Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our instructor Imre was amazing!

Our instructor Imre was amazing!! Every lesson was so punctual and professional! He made the babies all feel at ease! He was great at giving me pointers to improve the experience for me and my baby. I’ve loved the lessons and so has my baby. Would recommend to anyone!

June 14, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We are thrilled to hear you and your little one loved your lessons! We appreciate your kind words about Teacher Imre's professionalism and ability to make everyone feel at ease. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Staff Great: Technology Logistics Need Work

The lessons are great- loved our teacher and actual lesson attendance was a wonderful experience. Office communication is a bit shoddy if you're not "in the know." Found inquiring/ registering for lessons initially clunky.

June 14, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're so glad you loved your teacher and the lessons! We appreciate your feedback regarding our office communication and registration process. We are actively working to streamline these areas for a smoother experience , I do need to highlight the new Parent portal is a relatively new feature that we are hoping to get all parents on board with . Regarding registering and inquiries , Id be happy to chat to you further via email at splishsplash@waterbabies.ie to clarify your rebooking with us .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WaterBabies in Cork

Amy attends WaterBabies in Cork. Sge was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy however swimming gave Amy the opportunity to exercise  her muscles in a non weight bearing environment. It allowed her a freedom of movement that she didn't have out of the water. The various safety skills, swimming techniques, and play used in Water Babies allowed Amy to stretch and move her body in a fun non clinical setting. Most importantly it helped Amy to build up her core strength. Amy is flying it now 4 yrs on, thanks to the exceptional experience and patience of her teachers.

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We are so happy to hear about the wonderful progress and positive experience Amy has had with us. It's truly rewarding to know our program has provided such freedom and helped build core strength in a fun and engaging environment.

We appreciate you sharing this fantastic feedback Marian!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoying the lessons

Really enjoying the lessons. Our son loves them.

May 24, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We are so glad you and your son are loving our lessons! We appreciate your kind words. Thank you for your feedback

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Teacher

Great Teacher, Laura is great with all babies and a joy to see every week.
Great communication via email for any questions.

May 3, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're so happy to hear such wonderful feedback about our team in the water and in the office. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too many teacher changes

Too many teacher changes, lack of consistency in lessons.

Some swims with my baby would be shown one way for two/three weeks only to be told we aren’t doing it correctly with another teacher.

April 19, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We appreciate your feedback regarding teacher changes and lesson consistency. We understand your frustration with differing instructions and are reviewing our training to ensure a consistent experience for all. We also understand our teachers have their own individual teaching style and we hope the recent move we accommodated has improved your experience.

Any further queries please feel free to email us at splishsplash@waterbabies.ie

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class swimming lessons

Water babies was by far the best thing I have done with my son. We started at a young age of 5 months and he absolutely loves the water now at 18 months. He's like a fish. It was also a great physical activity when he was recovering from open heart surgery last year. Our swim instructor Laura was top class!!! I would recommend everyone to bring your baby to water babies!!!

February 27, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're so happy to hear that your son has enjoyed Water Babies .It's wonderful to know how much he loves the water . We're glad it aided his recovery after surgery. We appreciate your recommendation! Happy Swimming!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I find the whole experience from the…

I find the whole experience from the greeting when you walk into the changing rooms to when you leave. The teacher Louise is excellent. Explains everything in detail and makes the class great fun

February 15, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience from start to finish. Thank you for your positive feedback!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love water babies

We love water babies. It is great for my baby to learn invaluable water skills while having fun. Laura is a fantastic teacher and is good at putting parents minds at ease, especially for underwater swims etc.

February 15, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that your baby is learning water skills and having fun! Thank you for your positive feedback for Teacher Laura and Water Babies!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Life Skill for our baby boy

Enjoyed our first 10 weeks of Water Babies with Laura and Marge. We’ve booked for the next 10 weeks too. So supportive and friendly. We love it!

February 15, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your first term of Water Babies and found Laura & Marge supportive and friendly. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it and look forward to seeing you for the next sessions!

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cold water and changing area

Babies enjoy the class but pool area can be very cold as is the water at the location many weeks making it difficult for the babies to swim and get changed. Staff of eater babies very good and always helpful

February 1, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're glad your babies enjoy the class. We have been in touch with the hotel to look into the pool and changing area temperatures to ensure a comfortable environment. We value your feedback.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb lessons for small babies

A fantastic class highly recommended.Teacher Imre just brilliant.

February 1, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that you had a fantastic class experience! We appreciate your high recommendation and are glad you found the teacher brilliant.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience with Water Babies

Amazing experience with Water Babies. The instructors are excellent with children, caring, patient and professional. Highly recommended!

February 1, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that you had an amazing experience! We appreciate your kind words regarding our instructors' caring, patient, and professional approach with children. Thank you for recommending us!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent bonding time with your child!

The staff are so good and the atmosphere is amazing!

January 18, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and appreciated our staff's service. Thank you for your positive feedback!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well-organised and well-resourced…

Well-organised and well-resourced swimming and water safety course for babies. Very enjoyable swimming lessons and lots of learning that helped our daughter outside the pool too. The teachers and support staff are so helpful and make the experience as smooth as possible. We are doing our second course with Water Babies now and our daughter is making great progress.

December 13, 2025
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your first term with us and look forward to welcoming you and your little one to another term of swimming . It's great to know that our lessons and team supported your daughter's swimming journey. Thank you for your positive feedback!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

My child has been going to waterbabies since he was 10 months old he absolutely loves the classes every week, and the staff is very helpful and always there to chat if you need to talk about anything.

January 7, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're happy to hear that you and your little one love our classes! It's great to know that our staff have been helpful and supportive. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing class for my baby

Amazing class for my baby. All the teachers are well trained and always very professional. You will have help from the front door to the swimming pool. We have always great time.

January 7, 2026
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Reply from Water Babies - Ireland South West

We're glad you've enjoyed our classes with your little one! It's wonderful to hear that our teacher's and staff support have enhanced your experience. Thank you for your positive feedback and we look forward to being apart of your little one's swimming journey.

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