The right changing room can really improve the customer experience in gyms and leisure facilities. It’s particularly important to create a family friendly changing room because this is an area where some gyms fall short. But how exactly do you do that? These are the key elements that go into a family friendly changing room. 

Privacy 

Privacy is key in any changing room but it’s especially important for families with young children. Maintaining the safety and privacy of their children is a priority for all parents and you need to consider this when designing your changing area. Using lots of individual washroom cubicles allows families to get changed in complete privacy. 

Low Height Fittings

Creating an area that is accessible to children as well as adults is crucial. There are a number of ways to do this, but when you are undergoing a washroom refurbishment, you should always install low height fittings (sinks, vanity units, and taps etc.) so children are able to use them on their own.

Benches

Having plenty of places to sit is useful for parents when they are trying to keep the kids calm and well-behaved while the rest of the family is getting changed. Benches also provide somewhere to put all of the bags and get things organised while trying to get the kids changed. 

Secure Storage

Keeping their belongings safe is a priority for everybody, and a family needs plenty of secure storage to use. Installing lots of large lockers is the best solution here. 

Good Drainage

Lack of drainage can create a serious health hazard in a changing room. If kids are running around and there is a lot of water on the floor, they can easily slip and hurt themselves. It also means that all of their clothes and bags will get wet because everywhere is soaked. Using simple duct sets to add extra drainage can solve this problem. 

Non-Slip Floors

Even with the best drainage systems in place, there will always be a bit of water on the floor, so there is a slip hazard. When choosing flooring for your changing room area, it’s crucial that you pick non-slip options that will keep young children safe. 

Large Cubicles

Having lots of cubicles so everybody can have their privacy is important in a family changing room. However, very young children will need to get changed with parents, and this is a challenge in a small cubicle. So, when you are installing washroom cubicles, make space for some large ones that are well-suited to families. 

Baby Changing Units 

A changing facility that doesn’t have baby changing units is not accessible to families at all. When installing your baby changing area, make it a priority, not an afterthought. 

If your leisure facility or gym is not set up for families, it’s important that you make some changes or you could be missing out on some valuable customers. At BRAC Projects, we are experts in washroom refurbishment and we can help you create the perfect family friendly changing area. We can provide washroom cubicles, benches, lockers and vanity units to help you set your changing area up in the right way for families. 

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