Here at tint my ride, we get our fair share of luxury exotic vehicle owners and car enthusiasts looking for the best aesthetic upgrade for their ride. However, we get just about an equal number of concerned parents and pet owners looking for a way to keep their kids and animals safer and more comfortable. And, they are in the right place! You’re likely familiar with some of the biggest benefits of window tint for cars, and you likely already know that those extend far beyond the upgraded curb appeal — although, that’s also a benefit most parents still enjoy! Today we’ll take a look at some of the ways that window tint film keeps your kids and pets safe.
Threats Children Face in the Car
Children are much better at compensating to maintain homeostasis or their body balance. When things heat up, they are able to cool themselves down, for a short period of time. However, they aren’t as able to maintain for a long duration, which means when they do begin to show symptoms of overheating, it may already be too late. For children in rear-facing seats, intense sun shining on their snug car seats may make things much warmer for them when everyone else in the car is quite comfortable. Because there is no air movement between them and the seat of the car, in addition to their car seats creating a shell, infants and toddlers face the threat of heat injuries in vehicles much quicker than other passengers. Additionally, children are just as prone as adults to skin and eye damage caused by the sun’s intense rays.
Pet Safety in the Vehicle
Pets face a variety of safety threats in the vehicle, especially when they are not buckled in or are forced to ride in a truck bed rather than the cab. Inside the vehicle, however, the danger does not disappear. Many people choose to leave their fur-panions in the car for quick trips inside, where temperatures within the vehicle can raise 10 degrees in as little as two minutes. Dogs, unlike humans, are unable to sweat to help regulate their temperature. Coupled with thick fur and an inability to tell anyone that they are uncomfortable, a dog can suffer heat stroke in a matter of minutes. Additionally, dogs are also prone to sun damage in similar ways as humans. In fact, did you know dogs can get sunburns, too? We aren’t suggesting to slather on the sunscreen, but limiting direct exposure to the sun is a solid start.
