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May 1st, 2026, was National Heatstroke Prevention Day, a day dedicated to bringing awareness to the dangers of hot cars. Parked cars can become dangerously hot very quickly. Internal vehicle temperatures can rise up to 30 degrees warmer than temperatures outside in as little as 20 minutes.1
Children's body temperatures rise 3 to 5 times faster than an adult, so even seemingly cool days can still pose a threat to children in vehicles.2
In the U.S., 31 children lost their lives due to vehicular heatstroke in 2025, each one a preventable death. 1
Teaching caregivers to leave something they need in the backseat of the car can help serve as a reminder to always check for child passengers before leaving the car. 3
Keeping key fobs out of reach of children and reinforcing that it is never safe to play in vehicles are important lessons we can share with the children we care about. 3
1.Children's of Alabama-Hot Car Safety
2.National Highway and Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA)-Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention.
3.Safe Kids Worldwide-Hot Cars
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