Kids and Hot Cars

Leaving children in vehicles unattended for even brief amounts of time, especially when the temperatures are high, can lead to Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke) and result in death.

Safety Tips Around Cars


Remember these safety tips to keep your kids safe:

• Don't leave them in a car, which can quickly heat up, especially on a hot, sunny day
  
• Always lock your car and secure the keys so that your kids can't get to them
  
• Warn your kids about playing in the car by themselves without adult supervision
  
• Install a trunk release mechanism, so that they can't get trapped in the trunk
  
• Get your kids out of the car first, and then worry about getting the groceries, etc., out of the car when you get home
  
• Make sure that child care providers have a plan to make sure that kids aren't left in the child care providers car or van

For more information contact:

The Injury Prevention Center
501-364-3400
866-611-3445
E-mail

or visit these helpful Web sites:

• Hyperthermia Study
  
• Kids and Cars
  
• Safe Kids

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