Also Warns of Dangers of Trunk Entrapment Hot summer sun and children left in or playing around cars can be a deadly mix.
Outside heat can quickly raise temperatures inside a car to potentially lethal levels.
As a result, the Kansas SAFE KIDS Coalition is issuing urgent warnings to parents and caregivers to take extra precautions when traveling with children. Cracking the window to let air in does nothing to protect kids from heat-related illness. Inside car temperatures can rise quickly, and it's critical that parents never leave kids in cars, even for a moment. The Coalition also reminds parents to watch children playing in and around cars this summer. Unlocked cars pose serious risks to children who are naturally curious and often lack fear.