As temperatures heat up this summer, it is critical for parents to remember to take children out of the car every time they park and turn off the engine. Leaving a child alone in a car can lead to serious injury or death. This is especially true in hot weather: a car can heat up 19 degrees in just 10 minutes. Cracking a window is not enough to solve the problem. Leaving a purse or phone — or even a shoe — in the backseat can be a reminder about children who may fall asleep on car rides. For more information, visit https://www.safekids.org/heatstroke.