Hawaii is offering free car seat safety checks statewide this Saturday, good news for parents who want to make sure their kids are buckled in correctly.

• The state Department of Transportation and the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition are running the checks for Child Passenger Safety Week.
• Certified experts will inspect car seats and show parents how to install and use them properly.
• On the Big Island, checks are at the White Cap building in the morning.
• On Oahu, experts will be outside Foodland in Waipio from late morning to early afternoon.
• Kauai and the other islands also have check sites at local retail spots, including a Target.

Outlook: Parents can drop in Saturday at any island site to get a seat checked for free.