My son has been having lessons from Tracy at the village gym in Bracknell. She is incredible. I feel very lucky to have had her for his start to swimming. It's a shame she cannot continue the classes... See more
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Overall it is a fantastic swimming company. They are so easy to contact and are always available to help. The online portal is useful for booking days when you can’t attend. Although it’s a bit pricey... See more
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We’ve been swimming with waterbabies since my son was 6 weeks ago, from bonding swims with his dad from now swimming over 25m on his own with no floats, it’s been an amazing experience for all of us.... See more
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We love our swimming lessons! It’s great that there is a clear feeling of progress each week, with new skills being introduced and existing ones solidified. Our instructor is always positive and cheer... See more
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About Water Babies - Berkshire
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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, RG23 7AU, Basingstoke, Berkshire, United Kingdom
- 01256 844 926
4.3
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Instructors are brilliant the pool is just too cold
Emily is absolutely amazing, we feel so comfortable with her and we do the lesson at a steady pace the only thing that could be worked on is the temp of the pool it’s too cold.
21 December 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that you feel so comfortable and are progressing well. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pool temperature and will look into it.
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Can’t recommend highly enough!
We have absolutely loved our little boys introduction to swimming with Water Babies, Tracy has been incredible at ensuring that he is comfortable and progressing during every lesson. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to get their little ones swimming competent.
14 December 2025
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We're happy to hear that your little boy's introduction to swimming has been so positive! It's great to know he's comfortable and progressing. Thank you for recommending us!
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Nina is an amazing teacher
Nina is an amazing teacher, she makes the classes so engaging and fun, and she empowers the parents to feel confident in the water with their babies.
30 November 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that the classes were engaging and fun! It's great to know that parents felt empowered in the water with their babies. Thank you for your positive feedback.
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Pedro is an amazing teacher
Pedro is an amazing teacher, so much fun and incredibly supportive! Our daughter always leaves his lessons happy.
7 December 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that our lessons are so enjoyable and supportive! It's wonderful knowing your daughter leaves feeling happy. Thank you for sharing!
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Both of my girls love their swimming…
Both of my girls love their swimming lessons! Nina is a fabulous teacher, really engaging and makes the sessions fun.
7 December 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that your girls love their swimming lessons! It's great to know the sessions are fun and engaging. Thank you for your feedback.
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Helpful and friendly teachers make…
Helpful and friendly teachers make learning fun. I have 2 children who are going through waterbabies, their confidence and technique have improved really well and when they need more stretch the teachers are happy to provide a build activity or move them up a class.
30 November 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that the teachers' helpfulness and friendliness made learning fun for your children! It's great to know their confidence and technique improved, and we appreciate your feedback.
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Incredible
My little man is 18 months and only joined a few months ago - you would not think it! With the amazing Tracy’s help, he is absolutely thriving! Learning more and more each week, his confidence is increasing rapidly and overall, just having an absolute blast!
23 November 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're so happy to hear that your little one is thriving and gaining confidence with us! It's wonderful knowing he's having such a great time learning. Thanks for sharing your positive experience!
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Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're glad you found our classes well structured with our amazing teachers and team behind the scenes. Thank you for your feedback!
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We're happy to hear that you had a fabulous experience with the guidance provided by our Amazing Emily, she is fantastic. Thank you for your positive feedback!
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Fantastic classes
Fantastic classes, great customer service. Everyone’s so helpful and friendly. My grandson and I really enjoy our time with Water Babies.
9 November 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that you both enjoy your time with us! It's great to know our classes and team made your experience so positive. Is our job to give you all the best. Thank you for your feedback.
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A skill for life, delivered through a fun and well designed curriculum
We’ve been swimming with water babies since my son was 4 months old. He is now just over a year and absolutely LOVES the water. We love his teacher Tracy and he has made such great progress already. When I returned to work I needed to change the day we had lessons on, and the Berkshire office found me the best alternative.
9 November 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that your son loves the water! It's great to know how much progress he has made and that you appreciate his teacher Tracy, she is definitely amazing at her job. We're glad our team could find a lesson time that works for your schedule.
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Waterbabies is the best!
Waterbabies has been wonderful for my baby. Teaching is first class. Pedro has been an amazing teacher as are the rest of the team in Basingstoke.
2 November 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're glad that you are enjoying our classes with your little one, we do our best to deliver the best teaching quality to our classes, and Pedro will love to see your amazing words about him.
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Lessons are great fun and everything…
Lessons are great fun and everything learnt is a piece of the jigsaw to enable a more confident child in the water. Nina has great enthusiasm and shows her instinct to always get the best out of your child. My son is constantly underwater just like she said he would be now he's wearing goggles.
26 October 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're glad you are enjoying your experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that the lessons are enjoyable and contribute to your child's confidence in the water. We appreciate your kind words about Nina, she is definitely amazing, with a fantastic enthusiasm and dedication to help the children succeed.
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Angi
Emily is just amazing, my son now loves the water he is very calm and content in the pool
12 September 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're so happy your son now loves the water and is calm in the pool. Thank you for sharing this positive experience! Our teachers are amazing, and Emily is part of the shining starts!
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I keep being harassed with calls from…
I keep being harassed with calls from this company just because I said I will have a think about signing my baby up for classes now they call almost everyday and I’ve blocked their number they still leave voicemails!!
4 September 2025
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Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're very sorry to hear about the repeated calls and voicemails. This is not the experience we want you to have. We'll look into this immediately. Thanks for your feedback.
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Waterbabies is the best
My son has been swimming since 12 weeks old- he just over 1 years old and is still loving it as ever. Always gets excited to get into the pools, his swimming skills at such a young age is amazing to see. Can’t wait to go back over the summer break.
17 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
We're happy to hear that your son enjoys swimming with us! It's wonderful to know he is developing such great skills and has fun in the pool. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to seeing you back swimming with us.
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Needs more one on one involvement with…
Needs more one on one involvement with individual child.be aware of a child’s potential eagerness and ability to learn.
27 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your insights on individual attention and recognizing each child's learning potential. We will consider this to improve our services.
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Great experience
My son has loved coming to his Water Babies lessons for the last few years. They've really taken the time to get him to a confident level of swimming.
17 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
Thank you so much for your feedback, we're happy to hear that your son has enjoyed his Water Babies lessons over the years. It's great to know we've helped him become a confident swimmer and better swimmer every day!
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Even though my baby is still having a…
Even though my baby is still having a hard time enjoying swimming and hasn’t made big progress yet, but I’m giving 5stars. and I just want to say how truly grateful I am for our teacher. She is incredibly talented, kind, and patient, not just with the babies, but with the parents too.
She speaks to my son with so much warmth and care, and she always takes the time to help me feel supported and encouraged, even when it’s tough. I never feel judged — only supported. Her positive energy and gentle approach are the reason I want to keep going, even through the challenging moments.
Thank you for all the effort you put into each lesson. You make a real difference, and I’m so glad we have you on this journey.
17 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. It truly means the world to hear that you feel supported and encouraged that’s exactly what we hope to create for every family. Progress in the water looks different for every baby, and just showing up with love and patience is already a huge step forward. Your trust, presence, and commitment are just as important as any skill learned in the pool.
We're so grateful to be part of your family's journey, and it’s an absolute joy working with you and your little one. Thank you for your trust and for recognizing the care that goes into each lesson. We’re cheering you both on every step of the way!
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Trainer is very good.
17 July 2025
Reply from Water Babies - Berkshire
Thank you so much for your feedback.
Love, Water Babies
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