Esther Kohl

[Esther Kohl @EstherKohlmd]

A vehicle should never be able to automatically lock a child inside with the key still in the car.

This is a brand-new vehicle. Please investigate this safety issue before another family isn’t as lucky as we were.

@GMA @ABC @NHTSA @SafeKidsUSA
@ConsumerReports @INFINITIUSA

[Esther Kohl @EstherKohlmd]

As a pediatrician, I am no stranger to the tragic danger of children in hot cars.

On a 90°+ day, I buckled my baby into our 2027 Infiniti QX60. I closed the door and walked to the driver’s side—only to discover that the car had LOCKED ITSELF with my baby and the keys inside.

[Esther Kohl @EstherKohlmd]

I tried every door. Nothing.

I called 911 and screamed for help. My husband ultimately had to break the window to get our son out.

He was trapped for only about 3 minutes and, thankfully, was okay.

But we were lucky.