Mum makes 'shocking' discovery after child leaves water bottle in car
A GP is warning parents about the dangers of leaving water bottles and metal items in hot cars during summer. She discovered that water left in a car can reach temperatures high enough to cause burns, even when parked in the shade.
Why it matters
It provides practical, safety-oriented advice for parents to prevent accidental burns in children during extreme heat.
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two well-known risks of spending time outdoors in the sun, but one doctor has pointed out three more potential incidents that are more likely to arise during the hot weather.
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