The recent deaths of infants and children who died when they were accidentally forgotten to be dropped off at their daycare by their parent or caregiver has prompted a public awareness campaign called, "Don't Forget Your Child ®" Each year approximately 35 children die in the backseat of vehicles when their parent or caregiver is distracted to the point that they forget to take their child to daycare.
 

     The purpose of this campaign is to alert parents and caregivers to this growing problem that can happen to anyone. Distractions such as cell phones, a change in the family routine, concentration on matters at work and busy lifestyles have been attributed to this tragedy.
 

     The goals of "dontforgetyourchild.org" is to urge businesses, corporate offices, schools, daycares, hospitals and any place of employment where employees come to work, to display posters in areas most seen by employees.
 

    The posters have the slogan, "Don't Forget Your Child ®" and the face of an infant printed on them. Decals should also be posted near coffee pots and water coolers. These printed materials will serve as a reminder of an employee's precious cargo in the backseat.
 

     We are asking maternity hospitals to help educate new parents of this growing problem by placing something with this logo in the goody bags that are sent home with them from the hospital. Ob/Gyn offices are also being asked to help educate parents and caregivers.

     Items which have this logo printed on them are available to help educate parents, grandparents, babysitters, daycare workers and school bus drivers. Items for the office include pens, pads and photo holders and frames and paper weights. Items for vehicles are litter bags and seat belt pals to be put on adult and children seat belts. All items are inexpensive.