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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.

Posted in Child Safety, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged car seat safety, car seats, carseat, hot cars, parenting, safety, summer, summertime

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