What To Do If Your Child is Locked In a Car?

If your child or pet is locked inside the car, do not panic, rather follow these tested and trusted strategies to resolve the situation.

Stay Calm - Your Child Needs You to Think Clearly

Panicking while your child faces difficulty brings additional stress to the situation. The child might start crying and get scared. Instead, take a deep breath, and stay calm to assess the situation.

Look for an Easy Way In

Start by checking all accessible entry points to see if they're unlocked, before calling for help. Most times, you might have overlooked an unlocked window or door as you attempt to help your child. If a window is slightly opened, you may be able to reach inside and unlock it. Some vehicles enable you to access the backseat if the trunk is opened.

Call 911 If It's Hot or Your Child is in Distress

Children can develop heatstroke when temperatures inside reach dangerous levels too fast during a warm day. In cases where your child weeps excessively while breathing heavily or developing respiratory difficulties, emergency responders need to be contacted swiftly. They will respond right away, but during life-threatening conditions, you may need to smash the window to rescue your child.

Swiftly Contact a Locksmith for Assistance

After verifying your child's safety condition and that the weather is suitable, contact a locksmith. With our expertise, a professional auto locksmith will unlock your vehicle within some minutes, without causing any harm.

As specialists in emergency lockouts, GreenPro Locksmith ensures fast safe vehicle access to our customers.

When you contact our locksmith shop, be sure to provide the following:

• Your precise location
• Your car's make and model
• Any details about your child's condition

Besides, our response will be fast to emergency lockouts involving trapped children.

Avoid DIY Methods That Could Make Things Worse

You might be tempted to use objects like hangers or shoelaces as tools for unlocking the car. Unless you have prior knowledge, trying non-professional methods to unlock your car could lead to damaged door or locking system parts, so it becomes a bigger problem. 

However, a professional locksmith can do this expertly since we have the right tools to unlock the door swiftly and safely.

Ways to Prevent Future Lockout from Reoccurring

No parents wish to go through the same situation twice. So, to prevent this, follow these tips:

• Always keep a key backup somewhere secure.
• Never leave your car keys inside the vehicle, even if you just need to step away briefly.
• Educate your older children to avoid playing with the car lock buttons.
• Consider acquiring a smart key finder that alerts you before locking the door.

Call us for Help During Any Emergency

Trapped toddlers/pets can cause panic but staying calm and acting swiftly is the solution. The goal should be to get your child out safely, even though you may need to dial 911 or get a locksmith. 

Remember, GreenPro Locksmith stands ready to provide assistance during any lockout situation. Ensure you get in touch swiftly.