00:00It's an unfathomable tragedy, often the result of a single fleeting mistake one no parent ever believes could happen to
00:07them.
00:08And yet every year, dozens of children never make it home.
00:12Most of the time, it's not about neglect.
00:14It's about a moment of distraction, a break in routine, a quiet backseat, a sleeping baby, and a car that
00:22turns deadly in minutes.
00:23Inside a parked vehicle, temperatures can rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes.
00:28Cracking a window open doesn't help.
00:30Shade is not enough.
00:32A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's.
00:35They can't regulate their temperature, and they can't get out.
00:39They can't call for help.
00:40And in most cases, this is what stays with you.
00:43It happens to loving, responsible parents.
00:46This is preventable.
00:47Make it impossible to forget.
00:50Put your phone, bag, or badge in the back seat.
00:53Open the back door every time you park.
00:56No exceptions.
00:56Keep your car locked so children can't get in.
01:00If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 immediately and remember the habit that saves lives.
01:06Look before you lock, every time.
01:08Because this doesn't just happen to someone else.
01:11It happens in ordinary moments, on ordinary days.
01:15One quick check could be the difference between a happy home with a bright future and a lifetime of regret.
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