When it comes to our kids, we often focus on safety measures like using car seats correctly and basic childproofing, but there are many other hidden dangers that may put your kids at risk.

The vehicles your kids ride in are one of these hidden dangers, and it is not just because of car accidents. Being left or getting trapped in a hot car can be just as deadly a danger. In fact, on average 25 children die each year after being left in a hot car (sometimes on relatively mild days with only 70 degree temperatures) and many more survive with serious dehydration or other injury.

Most parents and family members wouldn't even think about leaving a child in a car unattended for any length of time, but think about who else might be transporting your children - day care to and from school or events for example. With dozens of children on a bus or van, it's not hard to miss one, even with strict safety procedures.

What's the danger?

In addition to the risk of being abducted if they are left alone in a car, on a typical summer day, the temperature inside a car (even with the windows rolled down a little) can quickly rise above 120 to 140 degrees. Even on a relatively mild day, the temperature inside a car can get above 100 degrees. At those temperatures, kids are at great risk for heat stroke, which can lead to a high fever, dehydration, seizures, stroke and death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 'a car sitting in the summer sun quickly turns into an oven,' and 'temperatures can climb from 78 degrees to 100 degrees in just three minutes, to 125 degrees in 6-8 minutes.'