Somerset Swim Babies

15/06/2026

Last minute spaces for the term starting next week for babies from birth to 12 mths. WhatsApp 07576 577665

Next term starts week commencing Monday June 22nd for 8 weeks - £120. I currently have availability Thurs 11 & 4.30 and one space left on Saturday 11.30. If you would like to book a space please send me your preference of day, your name and email address and babys name and date of birth. I will then send you some starting info, the link to the current swimmers group and the invoice. Thanks Julia x

15/06/2026

🦩 Back Floating & the Righting Reflex 🦩

We all know that once our little ones develop the righting reflex, being on their back often becomes much less appealing! It’s completely normal for babies and toddlers to resist back floating for a while, and it can take time before they learn to relax and enjoy it again.

That’s why in our lessons we practise lots of little and often activities on their backs, helping them gradually build confidence with both floating and swimming in this position.

Please don’t ever force your little one onto their back if they’re unhappy. Instead, keep practising in short, positive bursts and celebrate the small wins along the way. Consistency and patience really do pay off.

If you’re finding this stage tricky, please speak to your teacher. We’re always happy to offer tips and advice to help your child become more comfortable and confident on their back.

Back floating is one of the most important water safety skills your child can achieve during their swimming journey with us, and it’s a skill that could make all the difference one day.

Trust the process, keep it fun, and remember that every little bit of practice counts. 🦩💙

Somerset Swim Babies – Teaching tiny humans to love the water. 🦩

If you get into trouble in the water, remember:

Float to Live. 💙

If you fall in or become tired, stay calm, float on your back, and call for help. If someone else is in trouble, throw them something that floats.

How to float:
• Tilt your head back to keep your airway clear
• Keep your ears submerged in the water
• Relax and focus on your breathing
• Spread your arms and legs to stay balanced
• Gently move your hands and feet if needed

Learn more about floating in our Water Safety Code: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code

RNLI has great Float to Live advice on their pages.

15/06/2026

This is why swimming lessons are so important. We want your little ones to have fun in the water but also teaching them important water safety skills 🦩

15/06/2026

This week is Drowning prevention week so our lessons will be focusing on safety in & out of the water 🦩

26/05/2026

Every little one progresses at their own pace and it’s completely normal to go through phases where things seem to slow down for a while. Often, these quieter stages are when confidence, strength and understanding are all building behind the scenes before the next big breakthrough.

At Somerset Swim Babies we always encourage families to trust the process and keep going consistently through these moments. Small achievements matter just as much as the big ones even if it’s simply feeling happier and more confident in the water on the surface.

Remaining in lessons also helps your child maintain the important skills they’ve already worked so hard to achieve, allowing them to continue building steadily week by week.

We’re here to support both you and your little one through every stage of your swimming journey 🦩

26/05/2026

As we approach the next term, I just wanted to remind everyone how our programme works 🦩

When your little one starts with us between birth and 12 months, they begin at Lesson 1 and then gradually work their way through our gentle 60-week progressive programme.

Over the course of the programme we guide you step by step, teaching you how to help your child develop essential swimming and water safety skills in a fun, nurturing and supportive environment.

The programme follows Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, with certificates awarded on completion of each stage. Once completed, your little one will then move into our toddler programme until they start school.

Our weekend lessons currently have no age limit, so you are welcome to stay with us for as long as you and your child are enjoying the lessons.

We are also now offering after-school lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays for families who would like to continue swimming with us. These lessons are still parent-and-child lessons, as we feel this gives children more swimming time and less waiting time.

A reminder about invoices and bookings for the next term:

• Three weeks before the end of term the invoice for the following term is published on our Current Swimmers page and WhatsApp group, so please make sure you have joined at least one of these.• Invoices are also displayed on the changing room notice boards and paper copies are available in the lobby.• Your teacher will also make announcements at the end of lessons during the final few weeks of term and remind you as the payment deadline approaches.

If you need to change your lesson day or time, please let me know as early as possible and before the payment deadline. I will always do my best to move you into a class that suits you and fits in with the level you are currently swimming.

I hope you find this information helpful. As always, please feel free to message me with any questions.

Thanks,Julia 🦩

22/05/2026

Come and join our Baby Swim School!
With over 20 years of specialist experience, we’re proud to offer lessons in our purpose-built pool designed exclusively for families with babies and young children. You won’t find a warmer pool in the area – and we know that warm babies are happy babies!

Our gentle 60-week progressive programme will guide you step by step, teaching you how to help your little one develop essential swimming and water safety skills in a fun, nurturing environment.

New baby classes for birth to 12mths. Starting from 22nd June for 8 weeks
WhatsApp 07576 577665 for more info or to book

21/05/2026

Somerset Swim Babies has a new mobile number. All texts and WhatsApp messages should now be sent to this number. If you have sent a message and not had a reply please resend as in the process of changing over I have managed to delete my WhatsApp history . Thanks Julia 🦩 - 07576 577665

17/05/2026

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16/05/2026

Last minutes spaces available for tomorrow’s underwater photoshoot. I have 12.30pm, 1pm and 2pm available. WhatsApp 07810220070 to book 🦩

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