You Can Help Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars

As the temperatures soar, Heath DPS reminds us that even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. And caregivers who aren’t used to driving kids are especially likely to forget. A change in a caregiver’s normal routine is another risk factor. Unfortunately, heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among children.

Here are three important rules to prevent child heatstroke:

1.   Never Leave a Child alone in a Car. EVER.
2.   Look before You Lock…Check the Back Seats.
3.   Take Action if You See a Child alone in a Car…Don’t Wait more than a Few Minutes for the Driver to Return.

Share and learn more about how to keep our kids safe — from their car seats, to their own set of car keys:

www.safercar.gov/parents