Baby Squids Yeovil and West Dorset

28/09/2026

"Theme Of The Week: UNDERWATER

We understand that this can cause a flutter of nerves for many parents. For us, submersion at Baby Squids isn't about 'dunking' your child. Quite the opposite in fact - we have a carefully-introduced, gradual and child-led approach to this vital part of their aquatic education. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have to help your child become confident and safe in the water. And we never rush it as a happy, confident child who can control that space will be a lover of water for life :)

Our songs and activities this week start looking below the surface, letting little ones experience the magic of toys disappearing and reappearing to float to the surface. A crucial part of early years learning is mirroring parent behaviour, so we'll see some Mums or Dads who are comfortable to show their little ones how happy they are to be underwater too!

What Are The Benefits?

* The Power of Natural Reflex! Babies are born with a special reflex that's perfect for swimming? It's called the Diving Reflex (or bradycardic reflex). When an infant's face is submerged in water, they instinctively hold their breath, and their heart rate slows down. This reflex is strongest in the first six months of life and gradually fades. By introducing gentle underwater play and submersions early, we are working with this natural instinct to help children become comfortable and confident in the water. We do not rush or force submersions in our classes, our focus is to support you to help them to use their natural, in-built ability. All submersions are child-led and at each individual's child's pace.

* Building Confidence and Trust! Submersion is a powerful tool for building trust between you and your child, and your child and the water. Every time you gently submerge them with a clear verbal cue—like ""Ready, go!""—and bring them back up with a big smile and a loving cuddle, you are reinforcing a positive association. They learn that the water is a safe place and that you are there to guide and support them. We build on this trust slowly with layered experiences and focus on you individually so we make sure you are progressing at your child's own speed.

23/09/2026

Its always the right time to come and join our fun and enjoyable sessions. Not booked in yet, no problem - please drop us an email on [email protected] for more details :)

Jumping into autumn! Happy equinox! Time flies when you’re having fun! 🩷🩵

Our Sept-Oct swimming term may have started - but you dont have to wait to join our baby and early years classes! We’ll always do our best to find a space that’s the right fit for you!

Just hop on our website and submit the enquiry form - we’ll jump on it and get back to you with more info ASAP!

www.babysquids.co.uk

See you for splashy fun soon!

21/09/2026

This week's theme of the week is ... Movement!

It's our launchpad for physical development 💪

Now we have eased into our new term, and introduced some of the science behind what we do and why - LETS GET MOVING!

We're going to explore the profound benefits of baby and early years swimming and how movement in the water plays a crucial role in your child's overall development. 🧠

With a GLIDE, SWAY, BOUNCE, JUMP, we'll be taking time to see how your little ones are settling in and what activities they love most - our money is on BIG JUMPS 💦

We'll be making use of the pool space with our songs, games and activities! For many, it will be the first time they have experienced walking backwards in water, or jumping off the big mat!

In the water, your child can move in a way they can't on land. The buoyancy of the water provides a kind of weightlessness that frees them up to explore their bodies and their abilities 💙

Gross Motor Skills: The resistance of the water provides a gentle, full-body workout. Every kick, every arm paddle, and every reach is helping to build muscle strength and coordination 🏊‍♂️

These movements are the foundational skills your little one needs to establish before more complex actions like crawling, walking, and running 🏃‍♂️

We can't wait to see you in the pool!

18/09/2026

We are having the best time being back in the water with you all in our Autumn term and reviews like this mean the absolute world :) It is such a privilege to be involved in your little one's swimming journey

14/09/2026

🗨 WORDS 🗨

HELLO. FRIENDS. FUN. SPLASH! This week we focus on the words we use in our lessons. And it’s so much more than learning to talk!

It’s about reassurance, encouragement and helping to build the very foundation of their amazing little brains 🧠

We’ll be considering our verbal cues, sounds and words as a language bath for baby. An experience that immerses your little one into the sounds and rhythms of language. This helps to encourage and prepare them for the challenge of communicating with their own words and voice! 💬

Research shows that the first few years of their life, a baby’s brain forms more than a million new neural connections (called synapses) EVERY SECOND! 😲

And speaking and singing to your baby helps to create and strengthen these neural pathways. The more words a baby hears, the stronger these connections become. And repetition helps convert words into action. And what better place to do this than having fun in the pool and bonding together in the water 💧

So, we’ll be singing, guiding and reassuring little ones with lots of new words this week! Let’s get READY & SPLASH. Our songs, games and activities link words with actions and objects and opens up the world of words and their meanings 💙

And it’s so much more than splashy fun - it’s a powerful learning experience! So, we’ll be taking the time to really consider the words we use that helps to build and nurture big minds and knowledge for our little ones 🩷

09/09/2026

We have some exciting news!! We are now able to offer lessons on a Friday evening at Fiveways as well as our usual Thursday here :) These lessons are due to start this Friday and we cannot wait!

Please get in touch - [email protected] or fill out an enquiry form on www.babysquids.co.uk for more details :)

08/09/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming all of our swimmers back this week :) If you are new to us or returning, thank you for choosing us to be a part of your little one's swimming journey - it is a true joy for our team and we are all very excited for the term ahead! See you all in the water soon 💦💦💦💦

07/09/2026

💜 Theme of the week... Welcome! 💜

We are so excited to welcome our little swimmers (and their grown-ups!) back to the pool this week.

Whether it’s your very first lesson or you are joining us after a Summer break; remember that lessons are child-led, with a focus on both child and parent experiences:

🩵 The first time they blow a bubble or smile at their swimming friend.

🩷 That moment they feel brave enough to let go of the side for the very first time.

🩵 The transition from a tiny splash to a confident kick or a big splash in your face.

🩷 Or the pride and confidence that comes with the first independent swim!

At Baby Squids, our ethos has always been to focus on what your child needs. Some days are for high-energy splashing, and others are for simply feeling the water and building trust.

Taking the time to get the foundations right today creates a confident, water-safe swimmer for life.

If you have any questions before your class, please do get in touch!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

We can’t wait to help you and your little one on your swimming journey!

05/09/2026

Looking to the next few weeks and wondering what activities you and your little one could book in to? We have the perfect activity for you, with our last remaining spaces available to book now! Our Baby Squids swimming lessons are the chance for 30 minutes of joy for you and your little one, guided by our expert teaching staff and helping to foster a true love for the water. If you would like to know more, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us - [email protected]

31/08/2026

Learn together, friends forever! ❤️🩵

Some of the most beautiful friendships have formed in our lessons... & we're not just talking about the kids! 😊

Our friendly and inclusive approach to all of our sessions helps parents make new friends too.

We love how post-swim coffees have led to park play dates and invites to birthday parties... and how some families journey through the milestones programme together, seeing their babies and toddlers flourish and grow together ❤️ 💙

Our weekly themed classes are a great chance to watch and learn from each other, try new things together and take turns and share too. Great life skills! 💙❤️

And our approachable and passionate teachers really do take their time to get to know you and care about how best to help, support, encourage and nurture you in all the ways that are best for you and your child.💞

Come and join our lovely Baby Squids community! Sign up to classes on our website: www.babysquids.co.uk

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