“She was our sassy one, the funny one, always making funny faces, our little ham,” the mum said.

“She was the light in our family, and we are constantly talking about her,” she added

Angela is sharing Charotte’s story in a bid to raise awareness among other parents of the dangers and risks of car heat in the summer.

“We did everything we could to protect our children, and we just never realised that this was a danger until it happened to us,” she said.

“I just want it to resonate with other people so they can have a backup plan or do things because this is a preventable tragedy and it can be stopped through your different measures,” she added.

On average 37 children die each year in the US of heatstroke after being trapped inside hot vehicles – often as a result of their parents having forgotten they were there.

The number of hot car deaths in northern Europe appears to be much lower than in the US.

But that’s hardly surprising given the cooler climate than the southern US states.

If taking a young child in the care with you, the mum suggested putting something in the car seat with the child that you will need later, like your wallet or purse.

And if you’re going to be outside your normal normal routine, she recommended the parent ask the caregiver to give them a call if your child has not arrived at daycare as scheduled.

She also said car seats should be placed on the opposite side of the driver’s side so when they look back they can see the child.

Charlotte was seated directly behind her father when she died.