If you are like most people, you
probably have been locked out of your car at one point or another. Imagine just
how frightening it would be if your child was locked inside.
As much as I pride myself on being a
good parent, I have to admit that this happened to me. I had just finished
shopping at Costco and was loading the groceries into the back of my vehicle.
My son climbed into the back while I was dealing with the groceries. As I was
closing the back hatch of the vehicle, I suddenly realized that my purse was
sitting in the back of my car and that my keys were inside. It was too late,
however, and I wound up locking my child inside. Fortunately, I was able to get
help right away from a local locksmith.
Mornings
are incredibly hectic in most households. There are countless tasks
to take care of before you can get out the door and get on with your day. With
so much going on, you may find that you are incredibly distracted. How many
times have you shown up at your job only to realize that you left something
important at home or that you forgot to do something before you left your
house?
Distractions are a normal part of
parenting. There are so many different situations that need to be dealt with at
any given moment that it is hard to keep up with everything.
With so much going on, it is extremely
easy to forget important things. Do you ever find yourself questioning whether
you unplugged your curling iron after you left your house in the morning? Have
you ever headed out the door only to realize that you forgot your diaper bag?
Worst of all, have you ever accidentally locked your child in your car?
Although it may sound impossible, it
is actually far easier than you might think. If and when you do mistakenly lock
your child in your car, you need to contact a locksmith right away. The
following tips will help you avoid making this common mistake.
Never leave your kids in the car
alone. It is tempting to just run into a grocery store to grab what you need
without making your kids get out and come in with you. In many states, however,
you are required by law to take your children with you. If you never leave your
child unattended in a vehicle, you don't have to worry about accidentally
locking them inside.
Never let your child play with your
keys or leave them in a place where they can access them. Most modern key fobs
have a button that allows you to automatically lock or unlock the doors on your
vehicle. If your child happens to hit this button, they can lock themselves
inside. If nothing else, make sure that you have a spare set of keys handy all
the time so that you can unlock your car doors if needed.
As a backup safety check, make sure
that the person who cares for your child will contact you if your child happens
to be absent. Although it may seem like you would never forget your child in
the car, it is easier than you might think. Every year, parents throughout the
country wind up devastated after forgetting that they have their child with
them and leaving them in a hot car all day.
Get in the habit of looking at the car
seat in your car every time you get out of your vehicle. You may want to put
reminders in your car such as a note on your dashboard. That way, it will be
easier for you to remember to check each time you get out of your car.
Finally, be sure to keep the phone
number of a qualified locksmith with you at all times so that you can get help
right away if you need it. If you’re in need of a locksmith local to Tampa, Florida
check out America’s Lock and Key.
