Sunbathing Habits of Parents and Children Information and news releases furnished by the members of PR Newswire, who are responsible for their fact and content. Exposure to hot weather could be potentially life-threatening to children.
Summer heat can raise temperatures to deadly levels, especially inside of a car.
As temperatures soar, parents and caregivers need to take extra precautions when traveling with children. Temperatures escalate quickly and it's critical for parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep their children safe. Never leave your child in the car, even with the windows down. When the outside temperature is 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and your window is down two inches, the temperature inside your car can reach 109 degrees Fahrenheit in 15 minutes. The color of your car's interior can make a difference.