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Why do good parents leave their children in hot cars?
Why do good parents leave their children in hot cars? May 3, 2021

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  • Leaving your baby in the car on a hot day for even a few minutes is enough to cause heatstroke.
  • Parents are more likely to forget their children when their habit memory system suppresses their prospective memory system.
  • Don't assume you are immune to mistakes, set in place a reminder for when your child is in the car with you.
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Car Seats
Car Seats February 27, 2018

The use of car seats appropriate for each child’s age and size helps to maximize automobile safety. Infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat until they are at least 2 years of age or reach the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer of their car seat. Read More: HealthyChildren.org HighwaySafety – … Continue reading “Car Seats”

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