During the summertime, the temperature inside a car can skyrocket to 125 degrees in a matter of minutes, and most of the increase occurs in the first 10 minutes.
Aside from its impact on people, high temperatures can cause cars to overheat even faster. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, temperatures inside a car can climb to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, even when the temperature outdoors is in the 70s. With the official start of summer just three days away, here is what parents and caregivers need to know, as well as the top five tips to prevent hot car deaths.The No. 1 tip for any parent or caregiver is to never leave a child in a car, even if it's for a short period of time. "Rolling windows down or parking in the shade does little to change the interior temperature of the vehicle," the NHTSA states.
"Keep some type of stuffed animal, a big bright stuffed animal or reminder item in your car. So for me, I've got this big giant lion stuffed animal. You can't miss it. I mean, it's obnoxious and that stuffed animal lives in the car seat. And then anytime I put my son in the car seat, that stuffed animal comes up to the front seat with me as a visual reminder that he is with me.
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