Thursday, June 17th 2010, 2:49 pm
NewsOn6.com
TULSA, OK -- In light of recent child deaths from being left in a hot car and the already steamy weather, Tulsa Police and Safe Kids have issued reminders for good summer safety practices.
Did you know a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's? In only a few short minutes, a child can become dangerously overheated.
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Every year, more than 30 children die because they are alone in a car. In just 10 minutes a car's temperature can increase by 19 degrees – and it continues to rise.
There is no evidence that cracking the windows helps prevent the temperature in vehicle interiors from reaching dangerous levels. In fact, sunlight coming through car windows makes the car work like an oven.
Follow these tips to help prevent child injuries:
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