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Welcome to Baby Squids Southampton

We are Mary Bower and Emma Dawson, a mother and daughter Franchise team providing baby swimming lessons in Southampton. I am Emma, a mum of one. Coming from an Early Years Teaching background, I fully understand the importance of allowing each child the time and space to develop water skills at their own pace, without pressure, whilst ensuring plenty of fun along the way. We aim to create a stimulating, fun and multisensory environment whilst teaching children all the key elements of early swimming and safety.

It is a privilege to share these special moments with children and their families, and I consider myself extremely lucky. I have always been passionate about swimming. My early years were spent swimming in the sea off the North Devon coast where we lived. Many a holiday I enjoyed being a little fish, only leaving the water when I was a prune! I swim regularly myself to keep my body and mind happy and healthy.
Emma Dawson and Mary Bower franchise owners Southampton

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Baby Squids Southampton,
20 Mossleigh Avenue
Rownhams Southampton
SO16 8FU

Contact us

Baby Squids Southampton,
20 Mossleigh Avenue, Rownhams Southampton, SO16 8FU

Your nearest baby swimming lessons

We have plenty of swimming lessons near Southampton, our highly experienced swimming teachers run classes in classes throughout the week across the city. We teach babies, toddlers and preschoolers at all of these pools.

All of our Baby Squids have lots of fun, learn important water safety skills, will develop their first strokes. We use our structured milestones programme to help guide parents through the progress made to date and what skills will be developed next. If you are looking for quality, structured and above all fun swimming lessons in Southampton, then get in touch now.

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Novotel Southampton

Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1RA

Lovely hotel pool centrally located

Southampton Novotel hotel swimming pool
We love teaching at the Novotel Southampton Hotel because it’s a lovely light pool, surrounded by glass, a really nice pool to teach kids to swim. Added bonus is its near John Lewis and the High Street for some post swim shopping and refreshments!
We love teaching at the Novotel Southampton Hotel because it’s a lovely light pool, surrounded by glass, a really nice pool to teach kids to swim. Added bonus is its near John Lewis and the High Street for some post swim shopping and refreshments!

Springwell School

Hinkler Road, Southampton, SO19 6DH

Fabulous, warm hydrotherapy pool

Springwell School swimming pool

We love teaching at Springwell School because it’s a lovely warm hydrotherapy pool, heated to 34C, an absolutely fantastic pool facility for young kids learning to swim!

We love teaching at Springwell School because it’s a lovely warm hydrotherapy pool, heated to 34C, an absolutely fantastic pool facility for young kids learning to swim!

Oaklands Community Pool

Cromarty Road, Southampton, SO16 8LX

Purpose-built 31C pool

Oaklands School swimming pool

We love Oaklands Community pool. A purpose-built facility heated to 31C, it is a true privilege to have access to such a great pool to teach all our Baby Squids Southampton kids!

We love Oaklands Community pool. A purpose-built facility heated to 31C, it is a true privilege to have access to such a great pool to teach all our Baby Squids Southampton kids!

Regents Park College

Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW

Toasty warm 32C pool

Regents Park Community College swimming pool

We love teaching at Regents Park School because it’s a lovely warm pool, heated to a toasty 32C. Stepped entry also means its just perfect for young children to learn to swim.

We love teaching at Regents Park School because it’s a lovely warm pool, heated to a toasty 32C. Stepped entry also means its just perfect for young children to learn to swim.

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Baby Squids Southampton

We embrace individuality, and how each child learns so differently, which is why we separate our Southampton baby swim classes into 4 Milestones. Each of these stages is specific to your child’s development. We love teaching kids to swim, and we really encourage all ages & abilities to join us at any point; during the middle of the term, starting as a newborn or a preschooler. We really focus on working with parents / guardians on improving your child’s water confidence so if you have any questions give us a call and we can talk through everything we do.

Try for free

Book up for a course of Southampton swimming classes and if after your first class you decide it’s not for you we offer a full refund to all new customers.

It’s a chance for you to meet the team and enjoy a Splash, Kick and Swim the Baby Squids way.

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Baby Squids Southampton

We embrace individuality, and how each child learns so differently, which is why we separate our Southampton baby swim classes into 4 Milestones. Each of these stages is specific to your child’s development. We love teaching kids to swim, and we really encourage all ages & abilities to join us at any point; during the middle of the term, starting as a newborn or a preschooler. We really focus on working with parents / guardians on improving your child’s water confidence so if you have any questions give us a call and we can talk through everything we do.

Try for free

Book up for a course of Southampton swimming classes and if after your first class you decide it’s not for you we offer a full refund to all new customers.

It’s a chance for you to meet the team and enjoy a Splash, Kick and Swim the Baby Squids way.

Baby Squids Southampton

We embrace individuality, and how each child learns so differently, which is why we separate our Southampton baby swim classes into 4 Milestones. Each of these stages is specific to your child’s development. We love teaching kids to swim, and we really encourage all ages & abilities to join us at any point; during the middle of the term, starting as a newborn or a preschooler. We really focus on working with parents / guardians on improving your child’s water confidence so if you have any questions give us a call and we can talk through everything we do.

Try for free

Book up for a course of Southampton swimming classes and if after your first class you decide it’s not for you we offer a full refund to all new customers.

It’s a chance for you to meet the team and enjoy a Splash, Kick and Swim the Baby Squids way.

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around Southampton

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What everyone is saying

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My little boy absolutely loves his Baby Squids classes and he’s now so confident in the water. All the teachers are fantastic and always bring so much fun. I think it’s such a valuable way to spend some quality time together each week and would definitely recommend! Helen Marsden – Southampton, Hampshire

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Since starting Baby Squids nearly a year ago, my son has just loved it. He looks forward to swimming every week and often talks about it to other family members. He’s so confident in the water now, and I’m really impressed with how well he’s done. All the instructors we have seen have been excellent – friendly, happy and they really enjoy helping the children to swim. Aimee Ellis – Southampton

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I have been taking my son Arlo to baby squids since before he was one and he is now 3 and a half. Emma is an absolutely fantastic teacher. She is so patient and enthusiastic about what she does and Arlo is always so excited to be in the water. My son has ASD and Emma is so inclusive and goes above and beyond to make sure that he feels comfortable. She made visual support cards for him too! I now take my three month old daughter Maeve and I cannot think of anywhere else for her swimming journey to begin. Thank you for everything Emma! Anisha Keane – Southampton, Hampshire

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