Booster seats save lives. Using one lowers the risk of injury to children by 59 percent compared to using seatbelts alone. Parents should know that children age four to eight years old and less than four feet, nine inches tall should ride in a booster seat.

On Saturday, May 20, parents will have an opportunity to find out if their young children are properly restrained with the help of Hasbro Children’s Hospital and its community partners. Parents will learn about the different types of booster seats and which one is best for their child’s height, weight and age.

Experts will demonstrate how to correctly install and use a booster seat in the car. The program is presented by the Injury Prevention Center at Rhode Island Hospital, Rhode Island State Police SAFEKIDS Coalition and Lifespan Community Health Services.