🔆 Hot Car Safety: Simple Steps That Save Lives
As summer heats up, it's important to remember how quickly temperatures can rise inside a parked car and how dangerous that can be for children.
☀️ Here's what you need to know:
A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's. In just 10 minutes, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise by 20 degrees or more.
Even on a mild 70-degree day, the inside of a car can become dangerously hot very quickly.
The good news? Hot car tragedies are preventable with a few simple, consistent habits.
🔐 5 Easy Ways to Help Prevent Hot Car Incidents:
- Place a reminder item in the backseat — like your phone, bag, or shoe — to make sure you check before locking the car.
- Use tech tools, such as car seat alarms or smartphone reminders, to prompt a backseat check.
- Always lock your car when it's parked — even at home — to prevent children from climbing in unnoticed.
- Set up a daily communication system with caregivers or daycare providers to confirm drop-offs and pickups.
- If you see a child alone in a vehicle — call 911 right away. Your call could save a life.
Let's make safety part of the daily routine this summer. A few simple actions can go a long way in keeping children safe and giving parents peace of mind.
📣 Recommended Reading:
Atrium Health Levine Children's has shared a helpful article full of expert advice, safety tips, and key facts every parent and caregiver should know.
👉 Read it here: Preventing Hot Car Tragedies – Atrium Health
Let's protect what matters most - our kids.
