Heatstroke Prevention for Big Kids On The Way
While big kids are a lot less likely to suffer from heatstroke in a vehicle, it can happen. A young child’s core body temperature can increase three to five times faster than an adult's, causing permanent injury or death. Big kids’ curiosity can also create other dangers when they are in a vehicle, so it is not safe to leave them alone.
 Top Tips
- Call 911 if you see an unattended child in a vehicle.
- Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the window slightly open.
- Teach children not to play in any vehicle.
- Always lock a vehicle’s doors and trunk – especially at home. Keep keys and remote entry devices out of children’s reach.
- Watch children closely around vehicles, particularly when loading and unloading. Check to ensure all children leave the vehicle when you reach your destination.
- Never leave a car with the motor running and the doors unlocked. Curious children could enter and engage the vehicle.
- Restrain all children in age- and weight-appropriate child restraints when in a car with the motor running. That will limit access to power windows. Never leave children unattended.
- Treat seat belts as you would any cord or rope. Do not allow children to play with them at any time.
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