PARENT & BABY
Baby swimming lessons in London
Our parent-and-baby swim lessons are all about bonding, sensory play, and early water confidence. Heated pools, gentle games, and expert guidance help babies and parents explore the water together.
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At GetSetSwim, we believe water confidence starts early – with warmth, connection, and joy.
Why start early
Being in the water is a wonderful sensory experience for babies. It helps them discover balance, coordination, and calm — and builds lifelong confidence from the very first splash.
Our swim lessons for 3-year-olds and under are designed to:
- Build trust and water awareness through playful, gentle routines.
- Support physical, emotional, and sensory development.
- Strengthen the parent-baby bond through shared movement and smiles.
- Introduce vital early safety habits: floating, submersion, turning, kicking and reaching the side.
It’s more than swimming. It’s connection, confidence, and calm, one splash at a time.
Parent & Baby classes
Each parent infant swim lesson runs for 30 minutes, in a warm pool at 31°C – the perfect environment for comfort and confidence.
Our instructors teach in the water with you, guiding every splash and movement. You’ll learn gentle holds, songs, and games designed to build strength, coordination, and joy in the water.
Lesson stages
- New Beginnings (0–6 months) – Gentle introduction to the water, building trust and comfort.
- Stage 1 (6–12 months) – Movement, rhythm, and playful discovery.
- Stage 2 (1 - 2 years) – Early independence and fun water confidence activities.
- Stage 3 (2 - 3 years) – Floating, turning, kicking and reaching: gentle life-saving skills through play.
Monthly membership or intensive holiday lessons
Most families join as members, enjoying consistent weekly lessons across the year.
Prefer a focused boost? Our Holiday Crash Courses offer week-long intensive sessions during school holidays to fast-track confidence and technique.
What our parents love
- Warm, clean spaces where both of you feel relaxed.
- Small classes for personal attention and progress.
- Coaches who are experts in infant swimming and development.
- Progress you can see and celebrate through our HomePortal app – track milestones, message your coach, and manage bookings all in one place.
I have been bringing my nephew for swimming lessons at Putney over the past few months. He swims with Jaden as his instructor, he has been very fun, patient and supportive with all the children. My nephew always looks forward to his lessons with Jaden. He has definitely progressed a lot under his guidance. Thank you Jaden for everything. We love coming here!
Icaro and Emre are outstanding swimming instructors for children. They create an encouraging environment in which children feel confident and motivated to learn.
I would highly recommend Icaro and Emre to any parent looking for skilled and reliable instructors.
I would highly recommend Icaro and Emre to any parent looking for skilled and reliable instructors.
My boys enjoy their swimming lessons with Marcelo a lot. He’s good with the kids, they love him, and they’re now comfortable in the water.
Marcelo is a fantastic swimming instructor! He made learning to swim a blast for my daughter, and she's now swimming confidently in no time. His patience and encouragement have been amazing. Highly recommend!
Marcelo has been an amazing teacher for our six-year-old daughter. He has been with us for over a year, and thanks to him, our daughter can now swim. Thank you, Marcelo!
We are clients for more than 10y. I have 3 children and they all had swimming lessons with the same teachers since we join. My youngest still learning with Icaro and the results are amazing. You can see improvement every term. We are very happy with what they have achieved and became such good swimmers. Thank you to all the team that help us during all these years a thank you to Icaro to make my little one, to swim like a fish 😊
My three kids had lesson with Icaro since they were little a. Icaro has been great teaching them great technique and keeping up their enthusiasm for the swimming. We followed him wherever he went as they didn’t want to swim with anyone else but him. Could not be happier for them to have him as a teacher.
Coach Icaro is phenomenal 👌👌👌 He is THE BEST swimming teacher ever.
Next level. Honestly he’s incredible.
He has the most amazing way with children and knows exactly how to help them excel and tailored to each individual. His art of connection and playfulness makes my 4 year old look forward to his classes each time! At the beginning he always ensured comfort and understanding so my baby swam with me until trust was built. Now after several years Icaro is his absolute favourite teacher and he loves swimming so so much because of the unique teaching skills and fun coach Icaro provides each time. And a bonus now is that we see excellent results. Forever grateful for coach Icaro and is outstanding teaching skills!! Can’t wait for all my children to learn from him!
Next level. Honestly he’s incredible.
He has the most amazing way with children and knows exactly how to help them excel and tailored to each individual. His art of connection and playfulness makes my 4 year old look forward to his classes each time! At the beginning he always ensured comfort and understanding so my baby swam with me until trust was built. Now after several years Icaro is his absolute favourite teacher and he loves swimming so so much because of the unique teaching skills and fun coach Icaro provides each time. And a bonus now is that we see excellent results. Forever grateful for coach Icaro and is outstanding teaching skills!! Can’t wait for all my children to learn from him!
Icaro Del Mar is an excellent swim coach. He thought both my boys from the age of 3. They are 6&8 now. The 8 year old is currently swimming on his schools swim team and doing very well in all of the competitions. Icaro is very patient, fun but also firm when he needs to be. I could not recommend him more highly.
Marcello and Icaro are absolutely fantastic swimming trainers! My kids adore them since starting lessons. They’re patient, friendly, and truly know how to motivate children while keeping the sessions fun and engaging. Their teaching style builds confidence as well as skill, and the improvement has been remarkable!
Such a lovely place for kids. My daughter loves it. She recently had a great swimming class with Sanam!
Thanks for all your help Ralph for teaching Leo and Tallulah how to swim and making it fun in the process . The best swim teacher see you in the new year .
Response from the owner 13:11 28 Nov 25
Thank you, Adam - we are so pleased Leo and Tallulah are enjoying their lessons with Ralph and look forward to seeing you soon!
My daughter has been going to GetSetGo Putney since she was 4 months old. She now loves the water and swim lessons are the highlight of her week. Her teacher, Marcelo, is fantastic with her and all of the children. He is so kind and patient with them, and his lessons always provide a good balance of learning about water safety and fun. The facilities in Putney are great; plenty of space to shower and change, clean and warm.
Response from the owner 13:10 28 Nov 25
This is wonderful to read, Becky - thank you so much for taking time to feedback. We're thrilled your daughter enjoys her time with us and will pass on your kind comments to Marcelo and the team at Putney.
Very happy with this school, Marcelo is the best, the right person for the job, very good with little children, we love going there.
Response from the owner 20:02 26 Nov 25
Thank you so much, Zane - we love having you all with us and are so lucky to have such a great team. We'll pass on your kind comments to Marcelo too
*⭐️ 5/5 Stars – Swimming Academy Review*
I absolutely love this swimming academy! Marcelo is an outstanding tutor – patient, encouraging, and brilliant at breaking down techniques so every child can grasp the ideas. He makes every lesson feel personal and fun.
Anna is also excellent! She’s always ready to help, cheering everyone on and offering extra support whenever needed.
Highly recommend for parents who want to instil the lifelong skill of swimming in their babies ! ????????♂️
I absolutely love this swimming academy! Marcelo is an outstanding tutor – patient, encouraging, and brilliant at breaking down techniques so every child can grasp the ideas. He makes every lesson feel personal and fun.
Anna is also excellent! She’s always ready to help, cheering everyone on and offering extra support whenever needed.
Highly recommend for parents who want to instil the lifelong skill of swimming in their babies ! ????????♂️
Response from the owner 20:01 26 Nov 25
What a wonderful recommendation! Thank you Amr. We're so pleased your family enjoys your time with us. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Anna and Marcelo.
Response from the owner 19:59 26 Nov 25
Thank you for taking time to feedback, Kateryna
Oscar and Spencer started swimming lessons with Marcelo in August 2025 and have gained confidence in such a short space of time.
Marcelo is a brilliant swimming teacher, with lots of patience and is great with the kids in general. The boys have a great bond with him too.
Marcelo is a brilliant swimming teacher, with lots of patience and is great with the kids in general. The boys have a great bond with him too.
Response from the owner 19:59 26 Nov 25
Thank you, Amy - we're pleased your boys are enjoying your time with us, and progressing well under Marcelo's guidance. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments.
We absolutely love coming to getsetgo for my little ones swimming lessons. He’s been swimming here for a few years now. The instructor marchello somehow manages to keep the sessions fun & exciting for the children every week, which is pretty impressive! He is great with children, they are all very fond of him and love learning from him. Marchello also makes an effort to chat with all the parents/carers.
Response from the owner 19:58 26 Nov 25
We're so pleased you and your son are enjoying your time with us, Leah - thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Marcello.
Shenay is probably one of the best swim coaches in the UK. She has a warm, patient approach that makes my 4-year-old feel safe and confident in the water, while still focusing on strong technical fundamentals. Our main goal was to help her be able to survive independently in the pool, and we’re already seeing real progress. Highly recommended! I do wish the pool had reliable parking at the door but I guess you can't have everything!
Response from the owner 19:57 26 Nov 25
Thank you for taking time to share your review - we're so pleased that your daughter is enjoying and progressing well in her lessons with Shenay. We're sorry that you sometimes find parking an issue in Putney. We're just a short walk from East Putney / Putney stations and well-served by local buses, if you want to avoid having to park on busier days.
Excellent teacher
Response from the owner 19:51 26 Nov 25
Thanks for the kind review, Omar
My daughter absolutely loves her swim lessons here! Her teacher, Marcel, is fantastic — always friendly, caring, and great with the kids. His lessons are so well structured that the 30 minutes fly by. The facilities are amazing and the staff are always welcoming. I’ve recommended this swim school to several friends already. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
Great babyswim experience!
We started babyswim lessons a few months ago when my daughter was 10 weeks old and she immediately loved them. Our teacher, Alessandro, is amazing with babies, he is so patient and connects very well with them. The classes are well structured, safe and very enjoyable for both babies and parents!
As a mom I also appreciate that the changing area is very well adapted for babies, with plenty of space, changing mats, bouncers… and always super clean thanks to Anna who is always helpful and welcoming!
We started babyswim lessons a few months ago when my daughter was 10 weeks old and she immediately loved them. Our teacher, Alessandro, is amazing with babies, he is so patient and connects very well with them. The classes are well structured, safe and very enjoyable for both babies and parents!
As a mom I also appreciate that the changing area is very well adapted for babies, with plenty of space, changing mats, bouncers… and always super clean thanks to Anna who is always helpful and welcoming!
Coach Felipe at GetSetGo is awesome! My 9 year old loves to work with him. He is skilled, patient, works at my son's pace, and makes the swim session a fun experience!
Always a fantastic experience for all ages! All of the teachers have a wealth of experience and oodles of patience. Special shout out to Filipe for taking lessons with both of my girls this week!
We booked a 4 day crash course and it’s been great. The instructor, Philippe, was really knowledgeable, patient, and helped to boost confidence during each session!
Ralph was adept at helping our nervous child settle into their lesson - encouraging and fun, never pushy. He clearly has a very thorough knowledge of the core skills but it's really his ability to make the learning fun that makes him exceptional. Not only have they made fantastic progress but it's the highlight of their week! Another appreciation post for Anna too - she makes the post-swim juggle that little bit easier and her warm welcome has cheered me on many times.
Felipe is brilliant and I’m very grateful that he’s teaching my daughter. My 8yo daughter says that: ‘he never gives up on his students’, ‘he’s fun and kind’ and ‘he doesn’t care about getting his head wet!’ (Rather than just telling the kids what to do, he actually demonstrates the techniques to them in the water). She adds that ‘he is very descriptive’ (good at explaining and instructing). She always looks forward to her lessons. Thanks Felipe!
Response from the owner 08:08 13 Jan 22
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're so glad to hear that you love the club and we will make sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We look forward to seeing you in the club very soon.
I just want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing lady who keeps GetSetGo so clean and welcoming! Not only does she do a fantastic job maintaining the place spotless, but she also goes above and beyond to help moms and little ones in every way she can. She’s always cheerful, reminding busy parents to take their belongings (which is so easy to forget when handling little ones!), and if something is left behind, she keeps it safe and somehow always remembers exactly who it belongs to! Her kindness, dedication, and warm smile have been a constant since the place opened years ago, and it truly makes a difference. Thank you for all that you do! 🙂
Response from the owner 13:20 17 Feb 25
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Anna will be absolutely thrilled to read this. She is so passionate about her work, we are very lucky to have her. 
Our son has recently moved to Felipe and we see a clear structured lesson that focuses on technique. Felipe has a great approach and makes the lesson both educational and fun.
Response from the owner 13:21 17 Feb 25
Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear you are enjoying your lessons. Felipe is a true asset! 
Our 8 year old has been having swimming lessons here for 3 years. He really enjoys every session and has progressed really well technically.
Response from the owner 13:21 17 Feb 25
Thank you for leaving us a review Ian. We are so pleased to hear your child has progressed so much. 
Very good ????.
The staff are nice and the teachers (mine is philipe) are very helpful.
The staff are nice and the teachers (mine is philipe) are very helpful.
Response from the owner 13:22 17 Feb 25
Thank you Flavia. Felipe will be thrilled to hear this!
We’re really pleased with the excellent progress our 7-month old has made in her swimming lessons. Huge thanks to Marcelo especially and also the team at Get Set Go. Our baby is happy in the water & relaxed with a good amount of submerging. She readily reaches for the side of the pool. Marcelo has engaged & taught her in such a way that she is very good at kicking. Thank you.
Felipe is a brilliant instructor! I can’t believe the progress our son made in 4 lessons and doing the backstroke already. He is calm and instills confidence in our son and a massive sense of achievement. He truly makes him feel calm and comfortable in the water, encouraging but in a calm comfortable manner. Clearly an excellent instructor! Thanks Felipe!!
Our kids have been swimming with Get Set Go since their opening after COVID, and we've been consistently impressed with the quality of teaching. Every instructor we've had has been friendly, professional, and great with the kids. Recently, our daughter switched to Felipe, and he’s been fantastic – she loves her lessons and always has fun. Our son also enjoys his sessions just as much. Special mention to Ashton, Theo, Emre and Beth, who are both brilliant teachers too. We couldn’t be happier with the experience!
GetSetGo is amazing. Hands down the best place to take your baby, toddler or child for swimming lessons. The team are friendly and professional and all three of my children love their weekly seesions! It’s kept immaculately clean as well with great facilities. It’s so much better than where we used to go in London. Thanks to GetSetGo my twins can swim unaided at just three and our 18 month old is also a water baby. Swimming is really important to me as a swimmer and I only have positive things to say about GetSetGo. It’s also right by Putney Station and East Putney Underground and there is ample parking nearby so we find it a really convenient place to get to. Thank you everyone at GetSetGo!
FAQs
What age can my baby start swimming?
Babies can join from around six weeks old, or once you feel ready after birth. Our pools are warm and shallow, making them perfect for little ones.
Do I need to be a confident swimmer?
Not at all. Our pools are maximum 1.2m depth and you will always be within arm’s reach of your baby and supported by an instructor in the water.
What should my baby wear?
A double-nappy system (swim nappy + neoprene over-nappy) is required. A soft swimsuit or wetsuit helps keep them cosy.You can purchase these in the club.
Can both parents attend baby swim classes?
Only one parent swims with baby, but the other is always welcome poolside to watch and cheer them on.
What if my baby cries or gets upset?
Completely normal! Our instructors use gentle routines and songs to help babies settle. Most relax within a few sessions. Keep going, it will be worth it.
Why do baby swimming classes use the same songs and routines each week?
Repetition is key to helping babies feel comfortable and confident in the water. By hearing familiar songs and repeating the same gentle movements, your baby begins to anticipate what comes next — which builds trust, security, and muscle memory. Over time, those small, repeated actions become instinctive swimming skills. The predictability also helps parents relax, making the whole experience calmer and more enjoyable for everyone.
Ready to take the first splash together?
Every giggle, kick, and cuddle in the pool helps your baby feel at home in the water – and helps you feel calm and relaxed. Join thousands of London families who’ve started their swim journey with us.