Safe Kids Connecticut

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Fall temperatures may be cooler, but the sun can still heat up a parked car quickly.
Before you walk away, take a moment to check the back seat. Make "look before you lock" part of your routine every time.

10/15/2026

Apple picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides and everything else that makes fall special are right around the corner. 🍎🎃🍂

As you're heading out for family fun, remember to look before you lock. Even on a cool fall day, temperatures inside a parked car can rise quickly.

Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.

10/05/2026

Today is National Child Health Day, a reminder that small safety habits can make a big difference.

When it comes to preventing hot car deaths:
🛑 Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
✔️ Check the entire vehicle, especially the back seat, before walking away.
📱 Ask your childcare provider to call if your child doesn't arrive when expected.
👜 Leave something you need for the day, such as a purse or briefcase, in the back seat as a reminder to check.
🔑 Keep your car locked at all times and remind children that cars are not a place to play.

10/01/2026

October is here and cooler temperatures can make it easy to forget that a parked car can still become dangerously hot. As you enjoy everything fall has to offer, make it a habit to check the back seat before you lock up and walk away.

Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a minute.

09/29/2026

An unlocked car may seem harmless when it’s parked at home, but for young children, it can be a serious safety hazard.

Always lock your car, even when it’s in the driveway or garage. Curious little ones can climb inside without you knowing and become trapped in a vehicle that can heat up quickly, putting them at risk of heatstroke.

09/25/2026

As we close Child Passenger Safety Week, remember to always check your car seats before you leave your car. An occupied rear-facing car seat looks empty from the driver’s seat. Make it a habit to walk around and check the back seat before you lock your car. It could save a life!

09/21/2026

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week, and car safety means more than buckling up. Babies and toddlers should never be left alone in a vehicle, even for a few minutes.

Cars can heat up rapidly, even on mild or cloudy days, putting young children at serious risk of heatstroke. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, and always check the backseat before you walk away.

09/19/2026

Thank you Senator Richard Blumenthal for sharing this important message!