Age 1-3
What skills will my little one learn between 1 and 3 years old?

What skills will my little one learn?
At the age when a child’s progression really comes to the forefront, learning to swim can be a platform for progression in other areas.
Oceans of Imagination’ introduces immersive, fantastical worlds and dynamic characters that will take little ones on a vibrant and stimulating learning journey.
Using tried and tested techniques, we’ve created an experience where learners will unlock new challenges as their skills develop and uncover missions around core aquatic skills, swimming strokes, and water safety milestones that will help them grow their water confidence.
We’ll build on the fundamental skills they’ve learnt in the first year, and with your support help them to gain more independence. They’ll now start to use their arms and legs on their own and be able to travel small distances in the water by themselves. We’ll use songs, games and activities to help them learn through guided play. They’ll be introduced to our ‘Echo school’, which will help them learn basic life skills like counting, sorting and identifying colours. Their technique will have improved too and we’ll now start to introduce them to basic breaststroke.
Their aquatic breathing will now have developed, and they’ll start to blow bubbles rhythmically. This is important in developing their front crawl technique, and we’ll encourage them to start to roll to breathe when swimming short distances.

Key benefits:
- Front and back swimming – using Noodles and Finn Boards to help.
- Aquatic breathing – blowing bubbles helps develop early breathing skills.
- Underwater confidence – splashing in for key water safety skills.
- Core strength & floating – strengthens muscles, balance, and rotations.
- Independent Swimming – learning different strokes and swimming freely.
- Safety skills – safe entry and exits and ‘holding on’ skills.
How our lessons work

Supportive lessons
With a maximum of 10 little ones, a carer per child and one of our teachers in the pool in each lesson.

30 minutes long
Lessons take place each week, so it’s a wonderful way to bond with your baby away from the craziness of life.

Have fun!
Skills are taught through song, play and repetition, so there’s never a dull moment when you’re in the pool.

Tailored progress
Our teachers will tailor each lesson to your little one’s ability, so it’s only when they’re ready, we’re ready.

A digital experience
Immerse yourself into your swimming journey with us, stay updated on your little one’s progress, track milestones & badges, and access important class information all in one place.
Inside Your ‘My Water Babies’ Portal:
- See how your little one progresses and what skills they’re learning.
- Track the Water Babies Treasures they collect along the way.
- Stay informed about holiday dates and lesson schedules.
- Access all your class details, including session times and teacher information.
- Find helpful resources with tips, safety guides, and swimming insights.
- Easily create your account once you book onto lessons.
Ready to start your swimming journey?
Splash into unforgettable memories and learn a skill for life today.
Swimming from birth supports your baby as they grow
Learn essential water safety, core aquatic skills, and swimming strokes from the first lesson.
Nuture a life-long love of water


Scientific based curriculum
Unforgettable moments


Highly qualified instructors

Hear why parents and little ones love us
★★★★★
Learning & bonding whilst swimming.
I love our weekly session in the pool. Lola has so much fun and it’s great 1:1 time as we learn and do the activities!
– Emily James (Devon & Dorset)
★★★★★
We absolutely love Water Babies
“Having tried two other local companies, the teaching is fantastic and our daughter’s progress speaks volumes.”
– Abigail Giles (Berkshire)
★★★★★
Swim-tastic!
“Since starting swimming, Noah’s confidence has grown massively in the water! He loves going swimming with his friends & seeing his amazing swim teacher Kim!”
– Zoe Miller-Manning (Bristol)
★★★★★
Amazing and builds confidence!
“Enjoyably lessons but also learning a lot of amazing skills, the teachers are very welcoming and helpful and know each child’s individuals needs.”
– Abigail Roper (Wales SE)
★★★★★
We love Water Babies
“Little boy learns something new every week and loves his lessons and teacher. It’s the best baby class we’ve done.”
– Kate Buckland (Norfolk)
★★★★★
Water confidence and safety unmatched
“The confidence and safety skills my son has learned at Water Babies has given me peace of mind. Learning it was so much fun too!”
– Ashleigh Jones (Birmingham)
Our lessons
We offer lessons for all ages and abilities to help your child thrive in the water and life.

Age 0-1
Baby Swimming
From your very first lesson, little ones will start to build a strong foundation in swimming – supporting their key developmental milestones and promoting movement, confidence, and safety.

Age 1-2
Toddler Swimming
Toddlers will embark on an immersive swimming journey, building confidence through play, activities, and imaginative challenges as they develop their swimming skills.

Age 2-3
Toddler & preschool swimming
Children aged 2-3 build strength and independence in swimming, growing their water confidence to perfect their core aquatic skills and swimming strokes.

Age 3-4
Early years swimming
Children aged 3-4 refine their swimming techniques, build endurance, and gain confidence in the water as they progress to independent swimming at their own pace.

Age 4+
Child swimming
Children aged 4+ will swim strong and swim safe as they start to be more independent and adventurous, collecting Water Babies Treasures to become Swimvincible in the water!

Any Age
Photoshoots
Capture your child’s underwater swimming journey with high-resolution photography at our exclusive Water Babies underwater photoshoots.

Discover Oceans of Imagination
We’ve created a world to engage and inspire young swimmers – turning the pool into Oceans Of Imagination. Our inspiring Team of Swimvincibles will guide your child’s swimming experience on an individual adventure, tailored uniquely to their needs. As they progress through the programme they’ll be part of a Swimvincible Team and explore exciting islands to bring creativity and curiosity to every lesson.
So what are you waiting for? The adventure awaits…
Discover your local lesson today.
