Turtle Tots Dumfriesshire

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to all our Turtle Dads 👑💙🐢

We hope you have the most super duper day with your wee ones (and we'll see a few of you in the pool later for some fun - what a perfect way to spend your special day! 🥰)

19/06/2026

We are so excited to share that our new term of baby 'Turtle' classes is now open for booking! 🐢💦

These award-winning classes are all about gentle, joyful first experiences - think songs, splashes, smiles, and precious bonding time you’ll never forget 💚

Perfect for you and your wee baby...
⭐ From just 12 weeks old
⭐ Relaxed, friendly sessions led by highly trained teachers
⭐ A lovely, supportive community of local parents
⭐ Build water confidence and safety skills from the very start

Mondays 12:30pm - DG1 Leisure - New term starts 29th June
Fridays 3:30pm - Solway Swim - New term starts 3rd July

These classes are always ✨really✨ popular and we have only limited spaces available, so please book early at www.turtletots.com/uk/location/dumfriesshire to avoid missing out!

If you have any questions, please get in touch - we'd love to hear from you! - [email protected] 💚

18/06/2026

If you're on our waiting list for a baby turtle class, please check your emails as you now have priority booking! 💫

Please book soon to avoid disappointment, as these spaces always fill up fast ☺️

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

17/06/2026

If the thought of baby swimming lessons gives you butterflies, you're not the only one... And whether you are worried about poolside tears, nappy mishaps, or your own fear of water, those feelings are completely valid.

At Turtle Tots, we don’t expect you or your little one to just "be brave." We build an environment where bravery isn't even needed.

💚 We never push through tears. If your baby is unsettled, the activity pauses. We take our lead from them, not a lesson plan
💚 You don’t have to be a confident swimmer. You stay in the water together. Your calm presence and reassuring smile are all your baby needs to feel safe
💚 Support for you, too. Our teachers are specially trained to support parents who carry their own anxieties about water
💚 Small steps are massive wins. Relaxing a tight grip or just staying in the pool for the full session is real progress worth celebrating

You don't have to manage the nerves alone. Let’s take it one gentle splash at a time 🐢💦

Read our honest guide on navigating these big feelings at

Nervous about baby swimming lessons? Read our latest article about how we support our parents and children who feel anxious in the pool.

16/06/2026

For a lot of mums, baby swimming becomes their 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔... 💚

A reason to leave the house. A familiar face each week. A calm, welcoming space where no one expects anything from you.

Your baby gets water confidence.
And you get a moment to breathe, connect, and enjoy something that’s just for the two of you.

Bookings are open now at our baby friendly venues DG1 Dumfries and Solway Swim Annan - www.turtletots.com/uk/location/dumfriesshire

Payment plans are available, along with free catch-up classes if you need to miss one, and baby bookings currently receive a Turtle Tots Journey sticker chart as a little extra ☺️

14/06/2026

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12/06/2026

Let’s be honest - getting into a swimsuit, especially newly postpartum, can feel incredibly daunting.

If you are feeling nervous about the poolside, please remember this: Your child doesn't care what you look like in a swimsuit. They care that you got in the water.

In our classes, everyone is 100% focused on their baby. No one is judging. Everyone is in the same boat, navigating the same insecurities, even our teachers 💚

Your child just wants you to play, laugh, and be present. How you make them feel is what they will remember. Don't miss out on the fun!

Let's be kind to ourselves. Put on the cossie (with a t-shirt, leggings, whatever you feel comfortable in) and get in the water.

You are an incredible parent. Don’t let a swimsuit hold you back from making lifelong memories! 💪💚

11/06/2026

Would you be interested in swimming with us during the summer holidays? 🐢💦

If you haven't already, please send us a message or email [email protected] with your wee ones age and your day/time availability to register your interest! 💚

09/06/2026

What do they actually learn before they can swim? 🐢💦

Before children learn to swim independently, they learn something even more important first - confidence and safety in the water.

During our lessons babies and toddlers gradually build the foundations that make swimming possible later on, including...
🫧 Getting comfortable being in the water
🫧 Feeling safe when splashing, pouring and moving around
🫧 Learning breath control (blowing bubbles is a big milestone!)
🫧 Developing balance and coordination with support
🫧 Trusting the water - and the grown-up with them!

These early skills might not look like “swimming” yet… but they are the stepping stones that make independent swimming so much easier in the future.

Every child progresses at their own pace, and we keep everything gentle, playful and pressure-free - and that’s exactly how it should be 💚

Ready to start your little one’s water journey?
Send us a message to find out about available spaces.

05/06/2026

You can join us in the pool with your wee one anytime you like...

But if you would love to jump in at the very beginning of our next term, keep your eyes peeled! Our brand new timetables will be making a splash very soon! 👀💚

www.turtletots.com/uk/location/dumfriesshire