There is a simple idea that might save a lot of children. The parent with a child in a car seat in the back seat should simply put his/her purse/briefcase IN THE BACK.
Then, when they open the back door to get it, they will have a better chance of seeing that the child is in the car seat.
What do you think?
Why not put the diaper bag on the front seat or put a diaper on the dash?
Maybe a small toy or a ribbon on the inside mirror?
As an after thought how about engaging one’s brain!
The last not directed at anyone here!
A recommendation is to leave your left shoe in the back seat. You might forget your briefcase, purse, cell phone, but you’re going to notice right away when you exit the car that you are missing your shoe.
I just have a problem with any parent being so distracted that they forget they have a child in the car with them. Children need to be in the front seat where parents can physically see them and comfort them when needed or spend time talking or singing to them rather than talking on their cell phone or focusing on other issues.
Certainly putting all their possessions in the back seat with the baby might help but whomever is accepting responsibility for transporting a child needs to learn to get it together.
There was also a 5-year-old in the car in this case. Was this child in the front seat?