kids 'n' cars
In Australia, especially in summer, the inside of a parked car becomes very hot - up to 30 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Children can be dehydrated, delirious, unconscious and may even die if left in parked cars in hot weather.
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Why are children at risk?
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Kids can get into dangerous situations in and around parked and moving cars.
In Australia, especially in summer, the inside of a parked car becomes very hot - up to 30 degrees higher than the outside temperature.
Children can be dehydrated, delirious, unconscious and may even die if left in unsupervised cars in hot weather.<More>
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Information for Parents and Caregivers
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Download copy of our comprehensive brochure on 'how to avoid dangerous situations for kids in and around parked and moving cars'. Find out what you should and shouldn't do, what to look for when installing a child restraint and important safety tips plus a lot more.
Click on 'view file' to download and view this brochure (1.3mb PDF).