Tips to make sure children are safe from vehicular heatstroke

Wednesday is National Child Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention and Awareness Day.

KidsAndCars.org, a national safety organization, says a child’s body overheats three to five times faster than an adult’s body.

The group said new parents suffer from exhaustion from lack of sleep, stress and changes in normal routine that can lead to forgetfulness.

The organization says it’s dangerous for parents and caregivers to think they could never forget their child in the backseat of a car.

Instead, the group says to “Look before you lock.” Here are some safety tips from KidsAndCars.org:

▪ Put an item (cellphone, purse or wallet) in the backseat that you’ll remember to retrieve when you get out.

▪ Keep a stuffed animal in the car seat, and place it in the front seat as a reminder when your baby is in the vehicle.

▪ Ask your babysitter or provider to call if you do not drop off your child on time.

▪ Keep your vehicles locked, even in the garage, so children can’t get inside the car.

This story was originally published June 7, 2016 at 5:27 PM with the headline "Tips to make sure children are safe from vehicular heatstroke."