Why do an internet search about infants dying in hot cars because you are so afraid of it happening?

[wercal]

103. No idea what this guy's intentions were, but ideas to prevent this:

1. Leave a shoe, wallet, house key, etc in the back seat, to jog your memory when you get out of the car.
2. This kid invented an elastic band that stops you from getting out of the car (kind of like a string around your finger):

http://alpharetta.patch.com/groups/volunteering/p/boy-invents-lifesaving-device-to-prevent-child-deaths-in-hot-cars

3. This is a more high tech system...reminds me of alarms that go off if a shopping cart leaves the parking lot:

http://www.gizmag.com/childminder-pad-baby-car-alarm/23174/

Honestly, I never had a problem with this. I think its because I'm a fairly aggressive driver, and I would deliberately drive more carefully when a baby was on board. So I was continuously cognizant that a baby was in the back. But for the absent minded, there are some tricks to prevent it.

Quick side note: In an ancient time (1970's), babies were often in the front seat. I realize that is a dangerous spot in the car, especially with air bags...but its odd how unintended consequences pop up. Probably moving babies to the back seat has saved thousands of lives - but it is partially responsible for this type of death.