Increasingly, parents with children are on the lookout for pram shelters when they are out and about with their kids.
Pram shelters are often installed in public parks or by playgrounds, while many nurseries or primary schools will also provide access to pram shelters while parents are picking up their children.
Parents love pram shelters, but what exactly are they and why are they popular? We discuss all these questions and more in this article!
What is a pram shelter?
Pram shelters are a simple yet effective concept. They are essentially a roofed structure that provides shelter, security and storage space for prams and buggies.
Pram shelters can range in size and design but always fulfil the same functions. That’s perfect because it means that companies such as Shelter Solutions can offer a bespoke service, designing and constructing a pram shelter to fit any available space and to fulfil specific needs.
Pram shelters can quickly be constructed and are usually made from aluminium, which means that they won’t rust in the rain. They often have clear windows providing protection and visibility and can be fitted with undercover security rails to attach the prams to.
That’s a pram shelter, but why do parents want them, and why should you install a pram shelter on your property?
Storage space
Parents will often complain that they can’t store their prams and buggies inside a building, be it a shop or a school. Having lots of prams inside can clutter up your entranceway or obstruct aisles. You might not even have any space at all for the storage of prams.
Adding an external pram shelter allows you to make use of outside space that would otherwise be wasted anyway. This frees up storage space inside or gives you more storage space that you never even had previously.
Protection from the elements
While you could just cordon off an outdoor area where you can store prams, if it rains, then you’re going to have a lot of unhappy parents.
Pram shelters offer the next level of protection, providing great cover from the elements. In Britain, it rains a lot too, so having a sheltered storage area for prams will be a huge bonus for parents with small children. The cover can help in summer as well, keeping their prams out of direct sunlight during the heat of the day.
Security
The biggest benefit of installing a pram shelter on your property is the security it offers to parents.
With the prams in one place, it’s easier to look out for them, but pram shelters can also have extra security measures installed. They can be self-contained, with security doors, or you can have a security railing built into the design.
Get the right advice
Now that you know exactly what a pram shelter is and why parents want them, you might have realised that your property needs one installed. Get the right advice and talk to our expert staff at Shelter Solutions. They can help you to design the most appropriate pram shelter for your needs!