Health Tip: Locking Your Child in a Hot Car

As parents become busier and busier, accidentally leaving a child in a hot car isn’t out of the question.

To prevent this very avoidable tragedy, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests:

Before you lock up, look in the back seat to make sure there are no children left in the car.
Don’t talk on the phone while driving.
When your routine changes, be particularly alert.
Set up a system with your child’s care provider to call you if the child is more than 10 minutes late.
Place a cellphone, bag or wallet in the back seat, which will prompt you to look there before leaving your car.
If someone else drives your child, confirm that the youngster arrived safely.

Source: HealthDay