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Baby swimming safety tips whilst on holiday

No family holiday is complete without taking a dip in the water, and for many families, having a pool on-site or within walking distance is a must when thinking about a summer getaway. Whilst it’s likely that your baby will have gained confidence in the water if they’re having swimming lessons, you may still be feeling a bit anxious about how they’ll fare in an unfamiliar setting. Whether you’re at a resort pool, picnicking at a lake or paddling in… Read more

Posted 21st May 2018 Tags

Our guide to the UK’s best family-friendly festivals

With a growing presence and popularity across the UK, it’s not surprising that many festivals now cater to families, as well as young party-goers - visitors of all kinds expect more than just a music stage and a field these days, so it’s unlikely you’ll find a festival that doesn’t have a range of activities on offer. Indeed, the creative mood that’s synonymous with festivals is one reason why they’ve become so popular with families - they’re a great way… Read more

Posted 15th May 2018 Tags

Sensory water play activities to aid your baby’s development

What is sensory play? Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates one or more of a child’s senses (touch, smell, taste, sight or sound). In recent years, the benefits of sensory play have been well-regarded by professionals. From the day they’re born, babies will naturally want to explore the world around them, and they do this by using their senses; that’s why they tend to touch everything or put things in their mouths. The benefits of sensory play Aside from… Read more

Posted 17th April 2018 Tags

What to pack for a day trip with your baby

As the last vestiges of winter fade away, you’ll no doubt be looking ahead to what the warmer months will bring. One of the best things about spring and summer when you’re a parent is the time you’re able to spend outdoors with your little one. Taking a family day trip is a great way to make the most of the longer daylight hours, though knowing what to pack (particularly for the temperamental British weather) can be tricky. Travelling with… Read more

Posted 10th April 2018 Tags

Games to make your baby’s bath time fun

Bath time is a great way to encourage your baby to love the water; read up on our bath time tips to discover the fundamentals of infant bathing, and the ways that you can make the experience easier, safer and more enjoyable for both you and your baby. Once you feel confident that your little one has gotten to grips with the basics of bath time, you can start to introduce toys and activities to make… Read more

Posted 26th March 2018 Tags

What people say

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Born at 35 weeks and spending 2 weeks in special care, Oscar started Water Babies at 4 months old. He's now 4 & I believe Water Babies has helped with his development with the detailed lessons they have. The teachers are always so helpful and reassuring - not only has it given Oscar confidence, but also me. We've just had our baby daughter at 27 weeks and can't wait for her to start her Water Babies journey.

Sharon & Oscar Oxford
The class not only teaches Edan lifesaving skills in the water but I also found it a great way to exercise and have one to one fun with my wee one. Nearly 2 years on and Edan has no fear of the water and loves swimming and splashing about with his friends at his Water Babies class.

Anthea & Edan Ballynahinch, N.I.
Taking my 2 boys to Water Babies has been very rewarding - I love seeing their confidence grow and the time I get to spend dedicated to them every week. They are now fabulously confident with a healthy respect for the water. We recently started classes with our 11 week old little girl and I can't wait to go through it all over again!

Olly, Jack, Henry & Molly Cheshire
Only had one lesson and we are so impressed that we are booking for the next term already!

Pamela Yorkshire
We're amazed at the progression! Annie will soon be 3 and has been with Water Babies since she was 4 months old. She is now swimming a few metres, coming up for one breath - she can 'do it myself!'.

Julie & Annie Scotland
Joining Water Babies was the best thing we ever did for Eoin - it's the highlight of his & Daddy's week and I love seeing how much he's learnt and how confident he is in the water. Cannot recommend enough.

Anna & Eoin South West
I'm not a confident swimmer myself, but our Water Babies lessons have been the most enjoyable of all the classes we've signed up for. As well as being able to see that Luke just loves the water, I feel like I've learned loads about how to support him as his swimming develops.

Rachel & Luke Scotland
Absolutely incredible. Worth every penny. Feels so lovely being in the water with Alice and shown what to do to encourage her. Cannot praise them enough!

Kate & Alice South West
Charlotte has loved learning to swim, splash and dive and is always so excited to get in the water. Our Water Babies lessons are the highlight of our week!

Anna & Charlotte Scotland
Taking our daughter Esme swimming at only 10 weeks old was quite daunting, especially because she was born 5 weeks premature. We never regret it! It's the best thing we did and we strongly believe it has helped her development. We will never forget our Water Babies experiences and teachers!

Joan & Esme South West
Evan has been swimming with Water Babies since he was 8 weeks and he absolutely loves it! His confidence in the water already at 11 months is fantastic, the classes are so much fun – can't recommend them enough!

Ali & Evan Lincolnshire
It's the best thing you can do - you'll have moments in the pool that will amaze and stay with you forever. When Scarlett was first introduced to Water Babies she was shy, cried a lot and was no fan of the water. Although we went through more wobbles, she slowly grew confident .I'm so proud at how confident she now is in the water. A big thanks for what has been a truly fun four years.

Will & Scarlett Oxford
We wanted our daughter to have confidence in the water - and thanks to Water Babies she now has this in bucket loads! Despite being born prematurely, and the concerns we had with regard to how she might manage, she's come on so far so quickly, and not a day goes by without her asking to go swimming!

John & Niamh Kenilworth
We've been swimming with Water Babies since Oran was 6 months old. He loves the classes and has developed into a happy and confident toddler in the water. It's a fun way to help your child develop the early stages of swimming, which is a life skill.

Norma & Oran Comber, N.I.
We love Water Babies! Even though Betty went through the wobbles for a fair few months, we persisted and she's come out the other side loving it even more and super confident!

Rachel & Betty Devon
Thanks to the team at Ascot last Sunday for getting a brilliant photo of Haron under the water! We're so happy with it and can't wait to start again!

Sati & Haron Berkshire