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School might be around the corner, but summer is still blazing hot. Take care to keep your kids out of hot, unattended vehicles, as overheated cars can pose a serious threat to children. On a hot day a car can quickly heat up to a temperature of more than 130 degrees F., and hyperthermia, abnormally high body temperature, can result. Kids and Cars, a non-profit organization, has the following suggestions to avoid accidentally leaving your child in a hot car:
* Always lock your car so that a child cant wander into -- and potentially get trapped in -- an unattended vehicle.
* Place a teddy bear or other attention-getting reminder that a child is in the backseat, so you dont inadvertently leave a child in the vehicle.
* Place items you definitely will need at your final destination (keys, etc.) in the backseat of your car so youll be forced to look for them once you get there. For more information go to Kids In Cars.
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