Sooo?? Are you glad they are there for the convenience of mothers with babies? Or are you unhappy because there aren't enough disabled parking spaces?

I live in a country town thou, and i can tell you that there is only 1 shopping complex that has pram parking spaces and at that complex there are only 5 spaces. But there are thousands of mothers with children... There are disabled parking spaces every 15 mtrs... I realise that it is only a new thing having pram spaces, but i think the more the better. I find it incredibly difficult sometimes, especially when the parking spaces are that close together that you have to walk sideways just to get past the cars. I am constantly worried about hitting the car next to me when i am getting my son out.

So yeah, i get angry when i see people without children parking in those spaces. Just the same as you would get angry if someone was parking in the disabled spots when they shouldn't be.

I guess society is finally evolving back to the sensible days in caves when mothers were revered for their ability to give life and supported by the community at large.  Wider parking, closer to the store in safe areas is one of the few luxuries that modern society accords to parents.   The difference with the elderly and children is that you can drop an elderly person close to the entrance and they will be reasonably safe while you park and walk back to meet them; with kids it is a little more dangerous for various reasons.  Be happy that your children and their children will find life less frustrating in this small way.

There are disabled parking spots for anyone who requires them and if you are driving someone who is disabled regularly you could speak to a medical professional and the RTA about getting a permit, this often includes ederly people with limited mobility.

Most of the shopping centers in Perth have them as well.  I love them.  I think it is great because you know there is no need to rush to get your kid and all of your belongings into the car while some inpatient person without kids waits annoyingly glaring at you.  And like Angie said, you can open the doors wide enough.  Frankly I get annoyed at people who park there who have no kids.  Even the elderly.  They think that they should be able to do what ever they want cuz they are elderly.  Not just in parking lots but stores as well.  Irritates me!

You ought to call your local council or the mall and request parking for the elderly near the door.

If i see someone parking in the pram park and they dont have a pram / baby i will tell them off for it! like domestic warrior said, if it were a disabled park people wouldnt think twice about telling u off!

I love the pram parking, not cos it close but they are bigger which means i can open the doors fully when taking the baby out of the car without dinging some elses car door!

Wow, 18 in a row, it must be a huge shopping centre!!  It is a shame that you didn't have them around in your day with your kids, because even a couple of kids when tired and whingey can be a handful let alone four!!  I have seen childless people parking in these spots and it does irk me, if it was a Disabled Parking spot people would be up in arms about someone parking there!!  It is annoying if you have to park miles away, but think of the incidental exercise you are getting by walking that extra mintue to the Mall door!!!