Parents are being reminded not to leave children unattended in cars, particularly in hot weather, as much of NSW faces heatwave conditions.
A man will face court next month after he allegedly left a 13-month-old boy in a car on the Central Coast on Sunday.
Emergency services were called to the car park of an aquatic centre in Toukley, about 50km south of Newcastle, after a toddler was found alone in an unlocked car.
The little boy was found by a member of the public, still strapped into his car seat.
Police said the front passenger window of the car was slightly open but all the doors were closed and the engine was turned off, with no air-conditioning in the 28C heat.
The child was red and sweating and was assessed by paramedics, but was otherwise not injured.
A 40-year-old man returned to the car about 15 minutes later, after being contacted by police.
Police will allege the man left the child unattended in the vehicle for 40 minutes while he was inside the swimming centre.
He has been issued with a future court attendance notice for the offence of leaving a child unsupervised in motor vehicle, causing emotional distress.
He is expected to appear at Wyong Local Court on April 24.
Family and Community Services were also notified of the incident.
