Child Safety Tips during the Hot Summer Months

Recently, there has been a lot of information about unattended children in vehicles during the hot summer months.  In an effort to prevent unnecessary fatalities, The Team at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC is providing some information drawn from the KidsAndCars.org that will hopefully help educate families and give them some tips on avoiding these devastating mistakes.  

Statistic show that on average, 38 children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside motor vehicles. That means on average, one child vehicular heat stroke will occur every 9 days.  Even the best of parents or caregivers can overlook a sleeping baby in a car; and the end result can be injury or even death.

• Never leave children alone in or around cars; not even for a minute.
• Put something you'll need like your cell phone, handbag, employee ID or brief case, etc., on the floor board in the back seat. 
• Get in the habit of always opening the back door of your vehicle every time you reach your destination to make sure no child has been left behind.  This will soon become a habit.  We call this the “Look Before You Lock” campaign.

• Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's car seat when it’s not occupied.  When the child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. It's a visual reminder that anytime the stuffed animal is up front you know the child is in the back seat in a child safety seat.

• Make arrangements with your child’s day care center or babysitter that you will always call if your child will not be there on a particular day as scheduled. This is common courtesy and sets a good example that everyone who is involved in the care of your child is informed of their whereabouts on a daily basis.  Ask them to phone you if your child doesn't show up when expected.  Many children’s lives could have been saved with a telephone call from a concerned child care provider.  Give child care providers all your telephone numbers, including that of an extra family member or friend, so they can always confirm the whereabouts of your child.
• Make sure all child passengers have left the vehicle after it is parked.
• When a child is missing, check vehicles and car trunks immediately.
• If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
• Be especially careful about keeping children safe in and around cars during busy times, schedule changes and periods of crisis or holidays.
• Use drive-thru services when available. (restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry cleaners, etc.)
• Use your debit or credit card to pay for gas at the pump.

For additional information about ways to keep children safe in and around vehicles, visit  www.KidsAndCars.org

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