Curious kids just naturally want to get up-close-and-personal with fireworks – something that strikes fear into the heart of every parent. Sparklers can be fun, but they are also dangerous. They may not explode, but they burn at 1500°C, so sparks can cause a severe burn. Supervision is definitely in order. But there are also easy alternatives you can create to safely entertain young children and keep them occupied until it’s dark enough to watch the official backyard display. What else can cause fires or damage your artificial lawn? Your barbecue, among other things. Organizing a backyard barbecue is right up there with fireworks when it comes to putting on the ultimate garden party. But there are important safety precautions to observe here, too.
Provide fun-yet-safe “fireworks” for the little ones
