Children can die from heatstroke in as little as 10 minutes, even on a mild day. The temperature inside a car can rise quickly, even if the windows are cracked open.
Here are some tips to help you avoid leaving a child in a car:
* Always place your child in a rear-facing car seat in the back seat. This will help to keep your child safe in the event of a crash.
* Make sure that your child is properly buckled in before you start the car.
* Never leave your child unattended in a car, even if the engine is running.
* If you must leave your car, take your child with you.
* If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 immediately.
Heatstroke is a medical emergency. If you think your child is experiencing heatstroke, call 911 immediately and begin cooling your child down by:
* Moving your child to a shady area.
* Removing your child's clothes.
* Applying cool, wet cloths to your child's skin.
* Fanning your child.
* Giving your child sips of cool water.
Stay with your child until medical help arrives.
