Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars

Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of death among children. Unfortunately, even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. Other risk factors include caregivers who aren’t used to driving kids or whose routine suddenly changes.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver or bystander of a child left in a car, it’s vitally important to understand children are more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults. Follow these important rules and tips to protect children from heatstroke:

Look Before You Lock

Make it a habit to look before you lock, and try these tips to avoid putting children at risk of heatstroke.

TAKE ACTION if You Notice a Child Alone in a Car!

Protecting children is everyone’s business—learn what to do if you see a child alone in a car.

Never Leave a Child Alone in a Car

Think heatstroke can happen on a cloudy day? Find out—take this quiz to test how much you know about preventing child heatstroke.

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