North America-wide, about 38 children die each year from being left in an overheated vehicle. They are tragic circumstances beyond imagination. Why does it happen?
That sudden blast of great weather had me taking off my jacket for the first time this year while driving around town last week. It also reminded me that the inside of a vehicle can warm up way faster than the environment outside.
It can also happen because of a change of routine. One parent usually does drop-offs but can’t one day, so the other parent unfamiliar with that routine takes over and forgets, busy with their own priorities. Finally, there’s the one where children manage to get inside a vehicle all on their own and then are unable to get out.
Beyond that, there are three methods to ensure our kids are safe from an overheated car - the ACT principle. “T” means to take action if you see something. This applies whether or not your own child is involved. If you see a child inside a hot vehicle, first see if they are responsive. If they are not, seek help right away.
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