Free car seat giveaways, safety checks at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit

Is your child's car safety seat installed properly? Is it the right type and size for your child? Has it been recalled?

You might think you've got it right, but a survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests that nearly half of Americans unknowingly make mistakes installing infant car seats and booster seats, putting them in too loosely, at an incorrect angle of recline, or positioning the lap belt incorrectly.

Some people may be using recalled, expired or damaged car seats or seats that are no longer the right type for the size of their child.

To help metro Detroiters ensure they are using safe car seats that are installed properly, Children's Hospital of Michigan is teaming up with Hyundai Motor America for a free child car seat check 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center, 3950 Beaubien Blvd., Detroit (across the street from the main hospital).

Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will inspect car seats for expiration, manufacturer recalls and proper fit for the child. If the car seat you are using is not safe, a free replacement car seat will be offered.

The car seat check event is free and open to the public. Reservations aren't required, though the child must be present for the car seat inspection and free giveaway.

In addition, Hyundai Motor America is expected to donate $15,000 to the Children’s Foundation in support of the hospital’s Injury Prevention Program.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Get free car seat, safety check at Children's Hospital in Detroit