See how much you know about preventing child heatstroke. It is never okay to leave a child alone in or around a car for any reason.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or bystander of a child left in a car, it’s vitally important to understand children are more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults. Other risk factors include caregivers who aren’t used to driving kids, or whose routine suddenly changes. Unfortunately, even great parents can forget a child in the back seat. A core body temperature of about 107 degrees is lethal. Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees and the thermoregulatory system is overwhelmed. Vehicle heatstroke occurs when a child is left in a hot vehicle, allowing for the child’s temperature to rise in a quick and deadly manner. Follow the link below for more information related to the grading scale and methodology.Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash-related fatalities among children. These car seat tests are performed using a Graco TurboBooster seat, a Britax Marathon convertible seat, and a Graco SnugRide Classic Connect 30 infant-safety seat. The buckles are flush with the seat-bottom cushion, however, which could make them tough for kids to find and use.
With the convertible seat's thicker, more rigid connectors, it wasn't a problem.