Pushchair stolen at Center Parcs - advice please??

krazykidskate

I can't believe how harsh everyone is being with the OP. It is good of her to come on and warn people of the theft's taking place at Centreparcs. Centreparcks could do something to help if they know they have a problem eg something similar to a cloakroom system or providing something to lock the prams to with a key you put round your wrist like the lockers.

I've never locked my pushchairs up - you just don't expect some to be so low as to steal it and leave you stranded so don't worry OP you're not the only one.

Lots of the comments must be from non parents like using a sling instead -not easy when you have a toddler weighing over 2 stone that wants a nap after swimming as well as carrying all your swimming stuff.

coconutaddict

Yeah, I laughed when I saw the picture of the baby sling. My baby weighs far to much to be strung around me in a sling! She regularly sleeps in the pushchair (well, did before it was nicked) as she could stretch out and lay flat. On previous visits we use our pushchair all the time at Center Parcs as our main way to get about with the little one. The pushchairs are not to be taken into the poolside area, and the areas to park bikes are outside and therefore not appropriate to chain pushchairs up there.

There are no other cirumstances I can think of where it would be necessary to leave pushchairs other than at Center Parcs. At home, we would leave the pushchair in the boot when we go swimming, or shopping etc, but the set up of the Whinfell Center Parcs necessitiates leaving the pushchairs in the "buggy park" outside the changing areas.

And yes, the lesson is definately learned!

UK2010

krazykidskate wrote: »

I've never locked my pushchairs up - you just don't expect some to be so low as to steal it and leave you stranded so don't worry OP you're not the only one.

No wonder things get stolen. With that attitude not exactly making it difficult to steal stuff. I've also noticed again you think someone else should be doing something about it. Having devices all over the place for people to lock things to or expecting companies to put devices all over the place is just nanny state.

UK2010

Your thanking an alarming amount of my posts recently Marleyboy! I'm swear your account must be getting hijacked!

Cool_Username

krazykidskate wrote: »

I can't believe how harsh everyone is being with the OP. It is good of her to come on and warn people of the theft's taking place at Centreparcs..

To be honest it looked much more like 'I didn't take reasonable care of my pushchair because a lack of signs telling me to do so, what is the next step to gaining further compensation in addition to the gift vouchers provided' than the warning that you speak of.

UK2010

Cool_Username wrote: »

To be honest it looked much more like 'I didn't take reasonable care of my pushchair because a lack of signs telling me to do so, what is the next step to gaining further compensation in addition to the gift vouchers provided' than the warning that you speak of.

It was exactly that! Maybe these people have signs on their computers saying claim compensation for everything!

marleyboy

Lol, that reminds me of a time this woman put her shopping bags down in the luggage compartment of a double decker bus, and decided to go upstairs so she could have a smoke (the good ole days) - an "opportunist" couple decided to help themselves and got off at the next stop with all her shopping.

As she realised her bags were gone, she was adamant it was the bus drivers fault, ranting and raving at him, demanded his number and even attempted to get other passengers to claim they were witnesses to his negligence should she take the matter to court.

The majority were too busy holding there posture by trying not to laugh, than agreeing to sign anything for her.

Cool_Username

marleyboy wrote: »

Lol, that reminds me of a time this woman put her shopping bags down in the luggage compartment of a double decker bus, and decided to go upstairs so she could have a smoke (the good ole days) - an "opportunist" couple decided to help themselves and got off at the next stop with all her shopping.

As she realised her bags were gone, she was adamant it was the bus drivers fault, ranting and raving at him, demanded his number and even attempted to get other passengers to claim they were witnesses to his negligence should she take the matter to court.

The majority were too busy holding there posture by trying not to laugh, than agreeing to sign anything for her.

Ah but were there signs up telling her to take care of her own shopping?

pulliptears

It was a regular thing at Alton Towers...

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/altontowers/Judge-blasts-park-security/article-408679-detail/article.html

You wouldn't believe the amount of people who leave bags, pushchairs outside the rides!

krazykidskate

With a small child it is not always possible to lock up your pram. Sometimes they get out to walk for a while then shoot off after something - what is a parent to do leave them to get into danger whilst they lock up their pram lol. My solution was to have a battered but functional pram that no-one would want to steal anyway - much more important to keep my kids safe and having fun than having to worry about constantly guarding a pram.

And i do agree Centreparcs should be doing more if they know they have a problem. Would you expect everyone with a pram to carry a bike lock and a tonne anchor around with them to chain it to when Centreparks could have something attached to the wall to chain it too - that's a case of the tail wagging the dog.

mikey72 wrote: »

Just put a bike chain or rope lock through the back wheel, it's hard to drag away, and looks obvious to anyone with the lock dragging behind if it's pinched.

Pushchairs don't usually have wheels with spokes like pushbikes, they are much smaller

marleyboy wrote: »

The safest place to leave a buggy is in the boot of the car or at home when going to places like Center Parcs - personally, if I was to take my baby to such a place, rather than risk leaving something unattended ,of such a value and that can easily be sold at a Carboot or Ebay, I would be sure to take....................




Convenient, safe and cost effective

not suitable for toddlers and shown to be recalled due to being dangerous..........

shegirl wrote: »

Why should they build something to secure them to?What do you want poles to chain them to or lockers for god knows how many built?why not just not take the buggy to the pool!!

do they allow this? I know most places don't due to hygeine - and it could easily get stolen from there too.......