How to Make Sure you Never Accidentally Lock Your Child in a Hot Car
Do you ever have one of those mornings where everything feels frazzled? A morning where you feel like you can barely carry out each morning task like making lunches, getting the kids ready, feeding yourself and the kids, and getting everyone where they need to be on time? Then on your drive, you think about everything you forgot. Did little Susie remember her homework? Did her brother grab his instrument for band practice? Did you grab the baby’s diaper bag? Did you lock the door, or worse, forget the keys?
If you have children, you understand this scenario all too well. Your local locksmith understands this too, when you call panicking that you – gasp – locked your children in the car when you stopped to get gas, we are here for you. We at The Lockman know that you are terrified and worried when you call. Please don’t fret; we will always prioritize child car lockouts and can get a locksmith to you right away. However, we never want to see children locked in a car. Below are some tips to make sure no matter how frazzled you get, you never wind up in this situation.
5 Tips to Prevent Child Car Lockouts
Take Your Children Inside With You
Always take the kids into the store with you. It may seem inconvenient, but locking them in the car is much more problematic, and if it is hot, it is downright dangerous. Many states even have laws requiring you to never leave children alone in a car. Get in the habit of getting them out whenever you stop somewhere even if that stop will only take you a few minutes away from your child and your vehicle.
Never Let Kids Play with Your Keys
Never let your children play with your keys. Keep them out of sight even when you are at home. An auto-lock on the key fob makes it possible for your child, who decided to play in the car, to lock themselves in the car. Make sure you always have spare keys to your vehicles. The Lockman can duplicate any car keys, even car fob keys, for a lesser price than your car dealership.
Maintain a Close Relationship with Schools, Organizations, and Other Guardians
We have seen it on the news, and it haunts every parent. No one thinks they could ever leave their child in the car while they go in to work all day, but if you get off your routine or your baby is sleeping, and you barely hear them throughout the ride, or it’s been a rushed morning, it is possible to forget to drop them off. It is horrific, but sadly, it happens. Ensure your child’s school or caregiver always checks in with you if the child is absent. Receiving a phone call gives an extra layer of protection against leaving a child in the car all day.
Check the Car Seat
Always, always, always check the car seat when you are leaving the car. Some people leave a purse or wallet on the floorboard in front of the car seat, so they get into the habit of constantly checking the car seat. Again, you may think you would never forget your child, but it could happen. Never assume that you won’t forget. When we get complacent, accidents happen. Prevent child car lockouts with just a few extra seconds of time.
Keep Us on Speed Dial
Lastly, keep our phone number programmed into your phone for quick access. The number for The Lockman is (901) 246-2246.
Accidents happen, and we are here to help. Our locksmiths are all proficient in emergency locksmith services. We hope these tips are a helpful reminder to take every precaution when it comes to children and that they help you keep your children safe.
