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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Dr Shruti Nathwani took to social media to spread awareness around some summer safety reminders for busy parents after making a shocking discovery with her own child.
The NHS GP began: ‘Left my child’s water bottle in the car in the shade… and what happened next genuinely shocked me…’
Before revealing her shocking find, the mum warned parents to always check metal and dark plastic slides when visiting playgrounds with their children, as they can ‘become hot enough to cause burns’.
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