Your day as a parent gets off to a rough start. You overslept. You dropped a piece of bread in the toaster, punched the button for a cup of coffee while getting on your shoes, and snatched everything you needed for the day on the way out the door, including the diaper bag. Once you've managed to get yourself in your car with everything, you realize you've forgotten two very important things: your house keys and your child.

Unfortunately, frazzled parents manage to get themselves locked out of their homes all the time, inadvertently leaving little ones behind. Thankfully, emergency lockout services are always around to help. Here's what you will want to know if you end up in this situation. 

How long will it take for the locksmith to get to you?

This can vary from place to place, but most locksmiths that offer emergency locksmith services make it a point to keep enough employees that they can get to incoming callers rather quickly. It is understandable that you will want to get into your home to your child as fast as possible, so just make sure you let the lockout service know what has taken place when you call so they understand the direness of the circumstances. It is not uncommon for these service providers to make it to your home within minutes during these kinds of emergencies. 

Does it matter if it is after typical business hours?

In most cases, it won't matter if you lock yourself out of the house in the middle of the day or in the middle of the night. Emergency lockout service providers, like Bilco Safe & Lock, Inc., are capable of using that "emergency"  designation because they are confident that they can offer their help pretty much any time of the day. Most places are open around the clock for this exact reason. 

What should you do if you are concerned that your child is in danger?

In some situations, it is best to call emergency personnel or even break out a window if you feel like your child is in danger. For instance, if you fear you left your infant in a dangerous place, such as on their changing table or on the bed where they could roll onto the floor, it is best to get inside as fast as possible. Grab a long-handled yard tool or something similar and break the glass in an accessible window if you have to. If this is not possible, call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.