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Re: Baby in Car (NOT Drama, Just a Tip)

McAllie5McAllie5
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Token's article is the reason why DS is now covered in tears. Part of me wishes I could un-read that, but I'm thankful for the wakeup call.

I read this somewhere as tips for helping remember, even when you never think you'll forget about your kid in the car. They weren't in the article (and I think most people couldn't get through the whole thing anyway) so I thought I'd post here.

 --- Get a giant, impossible to forget stuffed animal and put a tag on it that says "Got LO?" (With, of course, your LO's name on it) Put it in the front seat whenever LO is in the back. To make sure you don't get used to seeing it there, keep it in LO's carseat when not in use.

--- Always put your purse or briefcase or essential item that you will not leave the car without right next to the baby. Not just in arm's reach in the backseat so that you could get it from the front. Somewhere where you have to open the back door to get to it. 

I hope this helps someone, and I'm glad that she posted that article as I welcome every reminder to always be mindful of my child's safety. 

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Re: Re: Baby in Car (NOT Drama, Just a Tip)

  • mizzmegmizzmeg member

    I do the second one. My purse is a coach wristlet that goes in the diaper bag. I need to have it when I go anywhere. 

    On a side note: I remember hearing about the story before so I didn't read the article. It is a sad story.  

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  • jg_girl1jg_girl1 member
    I always keep my purse in the back seat now even when I don't have LO in the car. I didn't read any of the drama yesterday so I don't know what it was all about. But I personally have become distracted and left LO in the car. I had been working all day and DH had LO. After work I came home got LO and headed to my sisters house. DH was going to meet us at her house later in a seperate car. I was talking on the phone to my mom when I got out of the car at my sisters house. When I got inside my sister asked "where's the baby" I said DH has her. Than about 30 seconds later I realized "NO I had her". THANK GOD it was late in the evening and cool out because I live in Arizona.
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  • tokenhosertokenhoser member

    I read that article years ago and it stuck with me that much. The idea that this isn't something that happens to bad cokehead parents, it's something that happens to loving normal people.

    Good tips, for sure.

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  • elisbuelisbu member
    I've also read that couples should do a phone call check when they get to whereever they are going, especially on days that are different from the usual routine.
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  • McAllie5McAllie5

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    I've also read that couples should do a phone call check when they get to whereever they are going, especially on days that are different from the usual routine.

    DH and I were just talking about this. I absolutely plan on doing a phone call check. Also with grandparents, if they're taking care of LO for some reason. It's out of the ordinary routine and definitely a red flag. 

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  • MarJo03MarJo03
    My diaper bag is my purse. My wallet and cell are always in it. And I talk to LO... usually about the crazy drivers on the road. She's usually asleep though so the convo is very one sided.
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  • lizardknitterlizardknitter member

    I read the stuffed toy thing a while back.  Good idea!  I need to buy a bear or whatever and do that.  My habit (so best to ensure that I'll stick to it) is Viv is "last in, first out."  She is the last thing I put in the car and the first thing I take out, no matter where we are.  I was hoping this would be enough, but maybe not.  I can't imagine it would hurt to have multiple reminders in place.

    Honestly, this fear is exactly why my parents are not going to be driving V anywhere without me.  They are in their late 70's and all the other grand-children are in their 20's, married and having kids of their own.  They haven't been around a baby in 22 years.  And I can easily see them forgetting her in the back of their vehicle.  They would be devastated and I doubt I would ever be able to forgive them. 

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