Heatstroke Tragedies Can Happen to Anyone: Look Before You Lock

"The signs of spring are all around: warmer weather, blooming flowers, and the return of America’s pastime, baseball. When the weather heats up, it’s time for us all to step up to protect kids from heatstroke caused by being left unattended in a vehicle.

On an 80 degree day, the temperature inside your car or truck can rise to deadly levels in only 10 minutes, even if the window is rolled down two inches. When a child’s temperature reaches 107 degrees, the child dies..."
Heatstroke and cars

Heatstroke: Kids in Hot Cars

"Leaving Kids Alone in Hot Cars —
Know the Risks and Consequences

Even great parents can forget a child in the back seat, but caregivers who are unaccustomed to transporting children are especially prone to forgetting.
Think about the last time your routine was interrupted. Maybe you forgot something, or were afraid you might forget something. Or maybe you decided to leave your child alone in the car, thinking “I’ll just run into the store for a minute.” In either case, it’s important to know the risks and consequences associated with leaving kids in cars — especially hot cars..."

Heatstroke and Cars

"Where's the Baby?. Look Before You Lock"

Tips on preventing heatstroke when leaving babies in locked vehicles.