More and more schools, nurseries, libraries and churches are getting pram and buggy shelters. Mums and dads love them because they have a safe and secure place to store their buggies and keep them dry when it rains. The shelters also ensure buggies don’t block up the entrance to buildings or become a hazard to children in playgrounds or car parks. So, say goodbye to prams and buggies cluttering up the places you regularly visit and say hello to a nice, neat, dedicated area where buggies can be parked up while you go about your day.

But the most important thing about pram and buggy shelters is security. Everyone knows that prams do not come cheap, so the last thing anyone wants is for any of them to get damaged or stolen. Here’s the ultimate guide to improving the security of your pram shelter.

1. Choose an enclosed location

Choosing a secure place to build your buggy shelter is important. Ideally, find somewhere where the shelter will be enclosed behind a fence or wall so that no outsiders can gain access to the area. This gives you added security straight away. If that is impossible due to the location of your building, get someone to check on them every so often.

2. Security features of shelters

Needless to say, our buggy shelters already have many security features included. The open-fronted shelter, made so users can easily push their buggies into the covered area, can include a tether rail from front to back so a simple cycle lock can fix the buggy to the shelter. For added security, some people might choose to lock their buggy to their friend’s as well – as long as they are both going home at the same time! You could also choose a fully enclosed shelter or one with individual doors. All shelters are firmly bolted to a concrete or Tarmac base and they are fully lockable for ultimate security.

3. Visitors’ personal security measures

As with any situation, security features are only as good as the people who use them. Anyone providing the shelter should make sure all the people parking their buggies are fully briefed on the rules of use for the shelter – for the safety of their buggies as well as their own. There’s no point providing a lockable shelter if someone rushes home and leaves the door unlocked. All users of the shelters should remember to take the usual safety precautions, such as locking their buggy securely and making sure they never leave valuables in it. The golden rule is not to leave anything inside. Thieves are always tempted to try their luck!

Call us now for a quote and advice on which pram and buggy shelter best suits your needs.