Not Even for a Minute
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- Published on Monday, 15 June 2015 13:07
The Children’s Trust Fund’s “Not Even For A Minute” Campaign encourages parents and caregivers to NEVER leave children unattended in or around automobiles. Left alone in a vehicle for a short time, a child is in danger of heat stroke, dehydration, overheating, hyperthermia, injury, abduction and even death.
This is a car accident that can be prevented!
Temperatures in cars soar quickly. Even with a window cracked, the temperature inside a car can reach very high and dangerous temperatures within minutes. In these extreme conditions, children can die or suffer a permanent disability in a matter of minutes.
Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock.
- NEVER leave children alone in or around vehicles, not even with the windows down. This applies to pets as well.
- Always keep car keys & remote openers out of reach of children.
- Keep vehicles locked at all times, even at home, & remind your friends & neighbors to do the same. Unlocked cars pose a risk to children who are naturally curious & often fearless.
- Teach your children the dangers of a car & let them know it is not a toy or playground.
- Make your child as visible as possible. Place rear-facing car seats in the middle of the back seat.
- Establish a routine of checking the back seat every time you exit the car to ensure no one is left behind. Don’t overlook sleeping infants.
- Place your child’s diaper bag or a small toy in the front seat to serve as a constant, visible reminder of you child’s presence in the car.
- Place your purse, briefcse or other personal item in the back with the child to serve as an additional reason to check the back seat.
- Ask your babysitter or childcare provider to call you if your child hasn’t arrived as scheduled.
- Try to plan ahead when you have errands. Run errands when your spouse, trusted neighbor or friend can watch your child.
- Remember to use the drive-through convenience provided by banks, dry cleaners, phamacies, restaurants & other businesses.
- Pay at the pump at gas stations.
- When a child is missing, check vehicles & trunks immediately.
- If you see an unnattended child in a car, call 911 immediately.
For additional information, visit: KIDS & CARS and Safe Kids USA
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