Parking prams in the stairwell? | my junior®

So that your little baby always feels comfortable in the pram, it should also be allowed to be a bit bigger. But now you live in a Apartment building, possibly even on the second, third or fourth floor and have no way of Pushchair to put it in your hallway - what now?
The first and best alternative is now to place the pram in the hallway. However, there are a few things you need to bear in mind here:

What do I need to consider when parking the pram?

Basically, you are allowed to leave the pram in the stairwell and hallway, as long as there is sufficient space and the residents of the building can pass through the hallway without any restrictions.

Should the stairwell or the hallway to be too tight, the pram may only briefly parked there be left standing. For example, it must not be left standing overnight. However, please pay attention to your Tenancy agreement or house rules. Your landlord may have established a regulation here, if applicable.

If possible, you should use the pram Always store folded up.. Perhaps you might even take the infant carrier, carrycot or seat unit into your flat – that way the frame takes up the least amount of space in the stairwell. If you are unsure whether you can leave your pushchair in the stairwell, it’s best to speak to the landlord or the owners’ association. Perhaps there is also an alternative, such as a separate little room or a bicycle cellar. You may even place it in front of your flat – just always make sure that it never blocks an escape route.

How many prams are allowed to be left in the stairwell?

If you now happen to live in a large block of flats with many newly minted parents, it can certainly happen that several prams in the hallway stand. It can be helpful to agree in advance on who will place their pram where. As a general rule, there are no limit on how many prams may be left in the hallway allowed – as long as there is still enough space. How wide the escape route must be is individual – however, there must always be at least one metre of free space. But do also check your tenancy agreement or the house rules.

Pushchair theft in the hallway

Unfortunately, it can happen time and again that prams are stolen from the Stolen from the hallway But how can you protect it from theft? One option is to purchase a high-quality lock - The best option is always a good bike lock, or even one with an alarm, which you can attach to the pram and the stair railing.

If it is not possible or permitted to secure the pram to the stair railing, this alone is often enough to deter many thieves from stealing it. Lock on the tyres to fasten or alternatively the To remove the tyres and take them into your flat.

How can I secure the pram additionally?

Another alternative is to To code prams. Just like with a bicycle, you can Have your pram coded by the police. This means that a specific code is created for your pram, which includes your place of residence, your address and your initials. This code is either attached to the pram with a tag or engraved into it. The may already deter potential thieves, as reselling an encoded pram is considerably more difficult.

Alternative storage options for your pushchair

If you are unable to leave your pram in the hallway or stairwell, and there is also too little space in front of your flat, the landlord must provide you with an alternative storage option. That can, for example, a cellar or a separate room to be.

• · Should The landlord forbids you, to park your pram in the hallway or stairwell, he must offer you an alternative
• · Basically, there are no limit on how many pushchairs and bicycles may be parked - as long as escape routes remain clear and the residents are not affected
• · If it is possible for you, Take the carrycot or the seat unit with you into your flat. - this way you can save space
• · You can secure your pram by using a Attach a bike lock, remove the wheels, or have it coded
• · Always generally look into Tenancy agreement or house rules, whether there are specific regulations for the hallway and the stairwell

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