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“Baby Squids New Forest is fantastic, with great teachers and brilliant facilities and equipment. I have taken my son since he was 4 months, now nearly 2 years and we both love it! Interactive classes with singing are a fun way to learn. The teachers are so enthusiastic, they really help you learn how to be confident and safe in the water with your baby/ children. Great value for money. I highly recommend it!” Sophie Boynton, New Forest

All the babies love it

“We have been doing Baby Squids Bournemouth and Poole lessons since my little girl was 6 months old and, at first, I was skeptical about whether the lessons would help progress her any better than the generic leisure centre classes but we’re into our third term now and the difference is amazing! Lauren is a fabulous teacher and all the babies absolutely love it.” Rianna Rudd, Bournemouth

Highlight of our week

“Having tried several other New Forest swimming lessons providers in the area, I have returned to Baby Squids. The teachers are fantastic, my kids absolutely love it, and the lessons are varied and progress at the pace of my children. It’s one of the highlights of our week.” Rhian Jones, Sway

No week is the same

“Each week we continue with the skills the boys have learnt but have themes to make it fun and mix it up, so no week is the same. The songs throughout the class help my son remember different activities we do and allow the boys to interact with each other. Nadina is so patient and if someone is having a bad week and doesn’t want to join in, she will adapt what we’re doing so they can still be included and feel comfortable with her. We cannot recommend Baby Squids enough!” Charlotte Tucker, Ashurst, Hampshire

Really friendly

“I have been taking my little girl to Baby Squids Southampton for about 7 months now and she absolutely loves it. The classes are fun, interesting, engaging and obviously all about gaining confidence and important skills in the water. It’s a really friendly, welcoming environment and we look forward to our lessons every week. Thanks Baby Squids Southampton.” Emma Chalk, Southampton, Hampshire

She absolutely loves it

“We have been coming swimming with our daughter Robyn for two terms now and she absolutely loves it. We have recently noticed such progress in her confidence, she is now splashing around and enjoying a great variety of activities within the pool. Heather is very welcoming and always takes the time to engage with each baby and parent throughout the session.” Josh Lindsay, Ashurst, Hampshire

Amazing confidence

“Rio and I can’t praise Lauren and Baby Squids enough! We started straight after lockdown lifted at 6 months old and almost a year on we still get just as excited for every lesson. It’s amazing to see the confidence my little boy has, not only in the water, but also socialising with other Baby Squids. We absolutely love our lessons and cannot recommend highly enough!” Sasha Venables, New Milton, Hampshire

Fun and engaging

“I have just started taking my baby to swimming lessons and he is loving them so far! Heather was so welcoming and has a lovely way with the babies! The activities are all fun and engaging, and Heather clearly explains how each activity develops the skills they will need for swimming. I can highly recommend Baby Squids to all new parents!” Georgie Greenall, Christchurch, Dorset

Comfortable and relaxed

“Just recently joined Baby Squids, the classes are so enjoyable and my little one is loving them. Heather makes us feel at ease and it’s a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing my little one develop in the water!” Francine Boot, Totton, Hampshire

Highlight of our week

“Having tried several other swimming schools in the area, I have always returned back to Baby Squids. The teachers are fantastic, my kids absolutely love it, and the lessons are varied and progress at the pace of my children. It’s one of the highlights of our week.” Rhian Jones, Sway

She absolutely loves it

“We have been coming swimming with our daughter Robyn for two terms now and she absolutely loves it. We have recently noticed such progress in her confidence, she is now splashing around and enjoying a great variety of activities within the pool. Heather is very welcoming and always takes the time to engage with each baby and parent throughout the session.” Josh Lindsay, Ashurst, Hampshire

Comfortable and relaxed

“Just recently joined Baby Squids, the classes are so enjoyable and my little one is loving them. Heather makes us feel at ease and it’s a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing my little one develop in the water!” Francine Boot, Totton, Hampshire

Friendly and welcoming

My daughter has learnt so many skills and is so confident in the water thanks to Nadina! It’s been amazing watching my daughter’s independence in the water grow and to see these skills being transferred outside of lessons. All the team are so friendly and welcoming – you’re in the best hands with your little ones! Kay Howard, Christchurch, Dorset
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“We absolutely love our lessons and cannot recommend highly enough!”

Hard to beat

My 2.5 year old and I joined Baby Squids 18 months ago and our lessons continue to be a real highlight each week! This is the second swim school we have attended and the quality and value we have received with Baby Squids would be incredibly hard to beat. Highly recommended! Emily Bartlett, Bournemouth, Dorset

Great team

Having recently moved over from another swim company I have really noticed the difference and how great the Baby Squids team are. The pool and changing room is warm which is ideal for the little ones and having a cafe and soft play onsite too is a great bonus! Emily Souter, Bournemouth, Dorset

Friendly and welcoming

My daughter has learnt so many skills and is so confident in the water thanks to Nadina! It’s been amazing watching my daughter’s independence in the water grow and to see these skills being transferred outside of lessons. All the team are so friendly and welcoming – you’re in the best hands with your little ones! Kay Howard, Christchurch, Dorset

So enjoyable

We joined Baby Squids to encourage confidence and familiarity with a swimming pool, especially as bath time is such a hoot! I can see how much my daughter loves the songs and activities showing progress each week. A great class to join and Jackie as an instructor is a huge factor of making it so enjoyable! Alexandra Sharpe, Bridgwater, Somerset

Very happy

Faith loves Baby Squids and always has a big smile for Jackie. In just a few short weeks she’s started kicking her legs, splashing her hands and going under the water. She’s very happy and it’s really building her water confidence. Clare Donoghue, Taunton, Somerset

Great progress

So, I asked my son what he loved most about swimming, he said “Spending time with daddy, friends, and the ducks.” Dad said “The improvement in Jacob’s ability to swim rather than just having fun and the added touches like high fiving the bear. For me, I would say the quality of what Jacob is now being taught is excellent and shows me different ways I can do things to help Jacob progress, which is great. Hayley Gribbon, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Great progress

So, I asked my son what he loved most about swimming, he said “Spending time with daddy, friends, and the ducks.” Dad said “The improvement in Jacob’s ability to swim rather than just having fun and the added touches like high fiving the bear. For me, I would say the quality of what Jacob is now being taught is excellent and shows me different ways I can do things to help Jacob progress, which is great. Hayley Gribbon, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

What everyone
is saying

Highly recommend it

“Baby squids is fantastic, with great teachers and brilliant facilities and equipment. I have taken my son since he was 4 months, now nearly 2 years and we both love it! Interactive classes with singing are a fun way to learn. The teachers are so enthusiastic, they really help you learn how to be confident and safe in the water with your baby/ children. Great value for money. I highly recommend it!” Sophie Boynton, New Forest

All the babies love it

“We have been doing Baby Squids Bournemouth and Poole lessons since my little girl was 6 months old and, at first, I was skeptical about whether the lessons would help progress her any better than the generic leisure centre classes but we’re into our third term now and the difference is amazing! Lauren is a fabulous teacher and all the babies absolutely love it.” Rianna Rudd, Bournemouth

Highlight of our week

“Having tried several other New Forest swimming lessons providers in the area, I have returned to Baby Squids. The teachers are fantastic, my kids absolutely love it, and the lessons are varied and progress at the pace of my children. It’s one of the highlights of our week.” Rhian Jones, Sway

No week is the same

“Each week we continue with the skills the boys have learnt but have themes to make it fun and mix it up, so no week is the same. The songs throughout the class help my son remember different activities we do and allow the boys to interact with each other. Nadina is so patient and if someone is having a bad week and doesn’t want to join in, she will adapt what we’re doing so they can still be included and feel comfortable with her. We cannot recommend Baby Squids enough!” Charlotte Tucker, Ashurst,

Really friendly

“I have been taking my little girl to Baby Squids Southampton for about 7 months now and she absolutely loves it. The classes are fun, interesting, engaging and obviously all about gaining confidence and important skills in the water. It’s a really friendly, welcoming environment and we look forward to our lessons every week. Thanks Baby Squids Southampton.” Emma Chalk, Southampton, Hampshire

She absolutely loves it

“We have been coming swimming with our daughter Robyn for two terms now and she absolutely loves it. We have recently noticed such progress in her confidence, she is now splashing around and enjoying a great variety of activities within the pool. Heather is very welcoming and always takes the time to engage with each baby and parent throughout the session.” Josh Lindsay, Ashurst, Hampshire

Amazing confidence

“Rio and I can’t praise Lauren and Baby Squids enough! We started straight after lockdown lifted at 6 months old and almost a year on we still get just as excited for every lesson. It’s amazing to see the confidence my little boy has, not only in the water, but also socialising with other Baby Squids. We absolutely love our lessons and cannot recommend highly enough!” Sasha Venables, New Milton, Hampshire

Fun and engaging

“I have just started taking my baby to swimming lessons and he is loving them so far! Heather was so welcoming and has a lovely way with the babies! The activities are all fun and engaging, and Heather clearly explains how each activity develops the skills they will need for swimming. I can highly recommend Baby Squids to all new parents!” Georgie Greenall, Christchurch, Dorset
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“We absolutely love our lessons and cannot recommend highly enough!”

Comfortable and relaxed

“Just recently joined Baby Squids, the classes are so enjoyable and my little one is loving them. Heather makes us feel at ease and it’s a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing my little one develop in the water!” Francine Boot, Totton, Hampshire

Hard to beat

My 2.5 year old and I joined Baby Squids 18 months ago and our lessons continue to be a real highlight each week! This is the second swim school we have attended and the quality and value we have received with Baby Squids would be incredibly hard to beat. Highly recommended! Emily Bartlett, Bournemouth, Dorset
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