Nurturing Water Confidence with Baby Swimming Lessons in Sutton & Cheam
Welcome to babyH2o, where little swimmers take their first splash towards confidence, skill, and safety in the water. Based in Sutton and now also in Cheam, we offer structured, nurturing swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, from just 3 months old up to school age.
Our classes are a unique bonding experience for parents and their little ones, designed to foster early water familiarity and lifelong love for swimming. Whether you’re looking for swimming lessons in London for your baby or small child, our expert instructors are here to guide every stroke.
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Why Choose babyH2o?
At babyH2o, we’re more than just a local infant swim school in Sutton & Cheam—we’re a close-knit community passionate about helping children grow in confidence through the water. Led by experienced and qualified instructors Rae and Gemma, our teaching philosophy is built around trust, progression, and fun. Our two heated, local pools have been carefully chosen to provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that’s perfectly suited to little swimmers.
Why Locals Trust babyH2o
- 🏊♀️ Classes from 3 months to school age, with clear progression from beginner to Level 17
- 🏠 Two welcoming locations: Sutton (larger pool, up to 6 children) and Cheam (private pool with max 4-5 per session)
- 👩🏫 Fully qualified teachers with STA & ASA certifications
- ✅ Up-to-date DBS checks, first aid, safeguarding and rescue training
- 💧 Our structured “Building Blocks” method ensures every class is purposeful, engaging, and developmentally tailored
- ❤️ Strong emphasis on emotional security, child-led progress, and parent-child connection
Where We Teach – Local Pools in South London
Whether you’re searching for baby swim classes in Cheam or parent and child swimming classes in Sutton, our two pool locations are equipped for comfort, safety, and quality instruction:
- Sutton Pool: Well-maintained indoor pool, small class sizes, and convenient facilities
- Cheam Pool: Calm space with low-distraction environment and expert instruction
A Trusted, Local Team
Rae, founder of babyH2o, has 19+ years of experience in baby swimming and brings a warm, nurturing approach rooted in her South African upbringing and family-focused values. Her lessons blend fun with purposeful progress. She is fully trained and DBS-checked, with a strong commitment to personalised swimming education.
Parent Testimonials
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“Honestly, I can’t recommend Rae’s baby swimming classes enough. We started when my son was 4 months and the progress has been incredible. Rae has years of experience and a wonderful rapport with the children which makes them so at ease. As you progress through the levels, you can really see how they build and they learn new skills. We love Rae’s classes – they’re the best!” – March, 2025
“My two girls absolutely love swimming with Rae! Highly recommend her lessons! The lessons are really fun and informative for parent and child. Rae clearly has a passion for teaching and equipping babies with skills in the water.” – February, 2025
“We started swimming lessons with Rae when Sophie was about 5 months old and she’s now 1 year and watching her flourish and enjoy the water so much is wonderful – she adores swimming with Rae. Classes are fun, friendly and these little ones really are learning hugely important water skills, and us parents sure learn a lot each week too! I Highly recommend!!” – December, 2024
Ready to Make a Splash?
Places fill quickly – especially in Sutton’s popular Sunday sessions. Whether you’re starting your swimming journey or moving up to the next level, our classes offer an ideal balance of structure, enjoyment, and progress.