Health & Wellness

From The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne

There is no safe amount of time to leave kids alone in cars.  

Even if the windows are down, the car is big, it’s parked in the shade or it’s a cloudy day, the temperature inside the car can jump 20 to 30 degrees higher than outside, leading to dangerous conditions for little ones in a matter of minutes.  

Although the temperature might feel comfortable for you to stay in a parked car, babies and children are much more sensitive to hot conditions, as their body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s. 

Every time you drive with your child, make it a habit to check that every seat is empty when the car is locked and keep car keys away from kids to prevent accidental lock-ins. 

In Victoria, it is against the law to leave a child unattended in a car. 

If you notice a child alone in a locked car and are concerned for their safety, call 000 immediately.   

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