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Kids Still Dying In Hot Cars
According to an advocacy group, a child dies every nine days in the U.S. after being left too long in a hot car. Twenty children have already died in 2013, and as summer heats up, more deaths are expected.
10 Tips That Could Save Your Child’s Life By Helping You Avoid a Fatal Distraction
Last week a friend of mine posted this story from The Washington Post about horrifying incidents of parents forgetting their children in the backseat of cars and the resulting deaths that occurred due to heatstroke.
Mother goes on crusade after son dies in hot SUV
The anguish that came in March 2007 was nearly unbearable for Lyn Balfour and her family. "I just couldn't believe I could forget my child," recalls Balfour. "It was very devastating for me." It was similar to every other day, but she was tired and working on a different routine. Slight deviations in her morning led to distractions that turned tragic, according to Balfour. About seven hours after parking and heading to work, she got a phone call that would haunt her. The family babysitter was on the other line, wondering why the 9‐ month‐old boy was never dropped off.
Hot cars, safe kids
As summer hits its stride and temperatures soar, the most dangerous place for your child may be inside a car. On a warm day, a car's interior can reach dangerously high temperatures in just minutes, threatening the lives of babies and children left inside.
Kids in cars and hot weather — a lethal combination
It happens every summer. Children are left unattended in cars, either purposely or through forgetfulness. The results are often tragic. Each year, an average of 38 children die of heat stroke after being left in cars on hot summer days.
