Commuting with care: How tech can prevent drivers from accidentally leaving children in the backseat

Groups have called for car companies to integrate child passenger reminder features as a standard for all vehicles. — Designed by Freepik (www.freepik.com)

While drivers are often reminded not to leave valuables in their vehicles, some have overlooked something – or someone – even more precious: their babies.

In January, a five-year-old girl tragically passed away after her mother accidentally left her in a parked car at Hospital Shah Alam in Selangor.