Leaving children in hot cars, even for a few minutes, can lead to series inquiries and death. In the last two years, at least 55 children have died in hot cars.
For more information:
The Administration for Children and Families has teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Safe Kids USA for the Look Before you Lock campaign, which includes a website with free downloads at: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/InandAroundtheCar/heatstroke.htm
Other valuable websites to help keep kids safe in the car:
- Safer Car, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/InandAroundtheCar/heatstroke.htm
- Kids and Cars: http://www.kidsandcars.org/how-kids-get-hurt/heat-stroke/
- Safe Kids USA: http://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/and-around-cars