How Does a Parent Forget a Child in a Hot Car? (And How to Prevent It)

How does a parent forget a child in a hot car? Some researchers say it could happen to anyone. DelRay Patch reports on recent deaths and how to prevent another tragedy: http://goo.gl/JoJ0h

Here are some tips that may help from KidsandCars.org:

• Put your purse, briefcase or whatever you must take out of the car with you next to the child—not in the front seat with you.
• Situate a mirror in the backseat so you can see children easily who are still small enough to be in rear-facing child seats.
• “Look Before You Lock” – make it a habit of opening the back door and looking inside every single time you get out of your car, even if you think you’re sure you don’t have a child with you.