The dangers of leaving your child alone in the car 25 Articles

by Kat Stovall

There's a reason that this sort of thing is illegal. It's an unsafe common thoughtless act by parents in the thousands that cost the lives of children by the thousands. If you really need to hear the dangers then let me, a...read more

by Susan Kliebenstein

Life gets busy, kids get cranky, and some stops only take a minute. So maybe you can get by leaving the kids in the car this time. Absolutely not! Not unless you are going to leave an adult there with them. There are too...read more

by R.L Hanlon

Children of any age should not be left alone in the car at any time. I have heard far too many shocking stories to know that this is an article all parents should read. We read the papers or have seen the news regarding ...read more

by Scott Holloway

Regardless of the amount of time you leave the car, maturity of the child, or the apparent safety of the environment, it is never a good idea to leave a child alone in a vehicle. We all lead such busy lives running here an...read more

by Glynis Burke

One of the top news stories this morning left my husband and I sitting with our mouths agape and heads reeling. A mother of two apparently took her children with her to the office, and left her two young children alone in...read more

by Sas Freeman

There are so many dangers of leaving your child alone in the car. You just never know what might happen. If your child is old enough, he might unbuckle his belts and get out of the car seat. Where he may go from h...read more

by Wendy Brooks

I cannot understand why any parent would leave a young child alone in the car. Unfortunately, there are parents who don't want to be bothered lugging the kids around with them while they do their shopping or other errands...read more

by Shenni Bubb

Children suffocate easily in locked cars, particularly in the hotter weather. It only takes a few minutes. What many parents fail to realize is that many accidents occur when children are left to their own devises. They ac...read more

by Mariann H

The title of this post says it i 2 words, Danger and leaving. Why would you impose danger on a child, and leaving unless supervised I never leave my children. There are serious risk for a child of any age to be left ...read more

by Roxy

I have a faint memory from childhood that involves my sister and I in my dad's car. We were at the gas station, so I'm guessing he was inside paying. My sister was in the passenger seat and I was in the drivers seat. Wh...read more

by Lorraine Dorgan

So many times I would love to just run into the gas shop and pick up the things I need and pay for my gas. The biggest problem I face is what to do with my two small children. I think, "Well, I could lock the car and tak...read more

by Nicolacho

There is always a present danger of leaving your child alone in the car, and a responsible parent is always looking out for them. 1. Abduction is a huge crime in today's society, and a child alone in car has no defense to...read more

by Chrissa

There are many, many dangers involved in leaving your child alone in the car! 1. If it is too hot or cold outside they could suffer from heat stroke or hypothermia and even die from either of these conditions. 2. T...read more

by Allen Teal

It's hard to believe with all of the cars stolen with children inside that people would still leave their children alone in the car. Children are kidnapped from vehicles. Sometimes they are even able to get to the place ...read more

by Kr Holla

The Common Mistake In This World Is Leaving A baby In A Car. I Believe That A Parent Who Does This SHould Be Charged. And Facing Serious Therapy. Cuz No Parent In Their Right Mind Would Leave Behind a Child IN A Car Sea...read more

by Poonam

Leaving a child alone in the car could be very dangerous. The cons behind it could be such that it may even lead to death of a child or an infant. If an infant is left in the car just by mistake when the car is switched...read more

by Maura Clegg

Tuesday night in Newington, CT there was a perfect example showing a danger of leaving your child in the car, even in your own driveway. Two six year old girls were in the minivan in the driveway (yes the driveway) of...read more

by Jessica Witt

In the world we live in today, I think it is irresponsible for a parent to leave their child anywhere unattended. Their are so many dangers in leaving your child alone in your car, if even for only a minute. A minute is a ...read more

by Branwen Smith

Oh please, never ever ever do this! The possible results are almost too awful to contemplate. 1. Your child could be snatched - or your car stolen with the child inside. Come on - you wouldn't leave your wallet in your ...read more

by Andrea Chapin

Leaving your kid in car, is probably one of the most dumbest things you could do, even if it is just to run into the gas station. It takes a theif about 5 seconds to get in that car turn it on and go, with your baby sittin...read more