Heatstroke Prevention for Babies On The Way
A baby should never be left alone in a vehicle - even for a minute. Heat is much more dangerous to babies than to adults. When left in a hot vehicle, a young child’s body temperature may increase three to five times faster than yours, which can cause permanent injury or even death. Learn how to protect your baby and keep her safe in and around vehicles.
 Top Tips
- If you see an unattended child in a car, dial 911 immediately.
- Never leave a baby unattended in a vehicle, even with the window slightly open.
- Place something that you will need at your next stop – for example, a purse, lunch, gym bag or briefcase – on the floor of the backseat where the child is sitting. This simple act could prevent you from accidentally forgetting your child if he or she is sleeping.
- Be especially careful if you change your routine for dropping off babies at child care. Have a plan that if your child is late for child care, you will be called within a few minutes.
- Teach children not to play in any vehicle.
- Always lock a vehicle’s doors and trunk – especially at home.
- Watch children closely around vehicles, particularly when loading and unloading. Check to ensure all children leave the vehicle when you reach your destination. Do not overlook sleeping babies.
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