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Leaving kids in the car..

McKenna04McKenna04
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Someone asked "when is it okay to leave kids in the car?" (multiples board)

I initially thought I would NEVER leave my babies in the car- even for a second, until they are older (like 8ish) but then the more I thought about it, I wouldn't even leave them in the car at that age. I think about SO's sister who is 14 and I wouldn't leave her in the car in some random parking lot (unless I knew I was only going in for a minute- like to pay for gas or something) and I don't even live in a bad area. 

The girl that posted this had twins that were 9months old (don't quote me) and said that she has considered it a few times!! WHAT?!!

Having my babies stolen is probably one of my biggest fears, I don't even like leaving one in the car when I'm bringing them into the house after getting home. 

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  • mommy2bee109mommy2bee109
    Wow. I put DD in the car yesterday to leave for the day and realized I left my phone on the kitchen counter right inside the door. I didn't want to take her out in the cold again. I was in my driveway, only 10 feet away from the door and I still ran as fast as I could so I wouldn't have to leave her long! I would NEVER leave her in the car in a public place, even for a second.
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  • DreadLocDreadLoc member

    I can't even leave Joy in the car to get a damn soda from the convenience store.  Or pay for gas.  I've stopped using cash but if for some random reason I do go into the store, I bring her in with me. 

    I never thought about kidnapping, I was just always concerned of her starting to cry while I was gone.  It breaks my heart to think of her crying.




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  • Shamlet123Shamlet123 member
    Totally off subject, your boys are so stinkin' cute, I can't take it.
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  • McKenna04McKenna04

    imageShamlet123:
    Totally off subject, your boys are so stinkin' cute, I can't take it.

    Thank you!! Exactly why I couldn't leave them in the car even if I wanted to.. someone would for sure steal them!! Wink

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  • hippotreehippotree member
    The only time I leave the baby in the car is to walk DS1 to the door at daycare.  It's all of ten feet, but I always turn the car off and lock the door.  I kiss DS1 goodbye at the front door, and run back to the car.
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  • ougrad1ougrad1 member

     
    I have pulled up at the cleaners and walked ten feet in the door from my car door to the counter at a time I knew it would take thirty seconds at most.
     
     Perhaps you should be asking on the multiples board and specifically the MoM you're questioning instead of doing it here.    
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  • McKenna04McKenna04
    imageougrad1:

     
    I have pulled up at the cleaners and walked ten feet in the door from my car door to the counter at a time I knew it would take thirty seconds at most.
     
     Perhaps you should be asking on the multiples board and specifically the MoM you're questioning instead of doing it here.    

    Well, I replied to her post and other MoM's did as well.. Now, I am on this board, where I post often to see what these ladies think, is that okay with you?

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  • toriitorii member

    imagemommy2bee109:
    Wow. I put DD in the car yesterday to leave for the day and realized I left my phone on the kitchen counter right inside the door. I didn't want to take her out in the cold again. I was in my driveway, only 10 feet away from the door and I still ran as fast as I could so I wouldn't have to leave her long! I would NEVER leave her in the car in a public place, even for a second.

    I've done this a couple times, but my car is in the garage. I feel guilty each time, even though I'm only running fifteen feet max, and I leave the car door and garage-to-house door open. Also, my car is always off.

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  • AnankeAnanke member

    I cantl leave LO in the car - I've never even considered it.  I haven't run in to a convenience store since he's been born! They should really make them drive-ups!!

    I have actually left him in the car though at the house if I forgot something.  But, we live in the country, so it would be tough for someone to make it across the property to get in the car to snatch him.  I am careful though in town.  I even constantly look at him while getting gas, so no one tries opening the door on the other side of the car.  A little crazy?  Yes.  I have some major OCD issues! My bigger fear though is locking him and my keys in the car, then having it get too cold/hot before I can get it unlocked.  I don't even shut the door when I get out to get gas or to grab the mail, just in case! 

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  • ougrad1ougrad1 member
    imageMcKenna04:
    imageougrad1:

     
    I have pulled up at the cleaners and walked ten feet in the door from my car door to the counter at a time I knew it would take thirty seconds at most.
     
     Perhaps you should be asking on the multiples board and specifically the MoM you're questioning instead of doing it here.    

    Well, I replied to her post and other MoM's did as well.. Now, I am on this board, where I post often to see what these ladies think, is that okay with you?

    Sure....it's okay with me.  :::shrugs:::  

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  • KellyD01KellyD01 member

    imagemommy2bee109:
    Wow. I put DD in the car yesterday to leave for the day and realized I left my phone on the kitchen counter right inside the door. I didn't want to take her out in the cold again. I was in my driveway, only 10 feet away from the door and I still ran as fast as I could so I wouldn't have to leave her long! I would NEVER leave her in the car in a public place, even for a second.

     Big yeah that! when I have to load the kids by myself I struggle to get them all loaded in one trip... or else I set the girls on the back porch run DS to the van and get him buckled then run back to get the girls and run w/ them to load. I HATE walking away from my vehicle w/ the kids in it. If I need to when at home I'll ask a neighbor to keep an eye on the car is someone is out or else we go w/o whatever it is that I needed... unless it's the keys.

    When out and about they will NOT be left alone in the car until they are much older... 10... 12...

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  • xchexche

    I've left DD in the car to run back into the house, but I would never do it at a store or anything. Sure, it's easier, but it's not worth it!!!

    I read this article once about how frequently kids die in cars because their parents forget they're in the back seat. I can't imagine how horrible a feeling that would be.

    Adding a new q, has anyone forgotten LO in the car?

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  • MMNellyMMNelly
    LO sleeps really well in the car and I have auto start, so I did this several times while running errands with him when I was on maternity leave (for example, the cleaners or the post office).  If DS is sleeping I really don't want to drag him out in the cold (-9F today) and wake him up by bringing him in a noisy place.  Also, with auto start, the car and heater run, but all the doors are locked (this is key of course!).  Might not work for some babies, but DS is pretty laid back and (like I said) sleeps really well in the car, so he never wakes up or even knows I was gone for a few mins.
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  • snansleysnansley

    Several states have legislation banning leaving young children unattended in cars.  All states have laws against child endangerment.  Even if I feel that it's safe, I would rather not have to defend my choice and face criminal charges.

    That being said, it isn't worth the risk for me. DH and I plan errands so that we don't have to do this.   

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  • wife1014wife1014 member
    I leave A in the car when I drop/pick up Olivia from preschool.  I park right next to the door and drop off/pick up is done right at the door. 
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