Parents told to stick sparklers in carrots to make them safer for kids to hold on Bonfire Night
THEY’RE without a doubt one of the most important part of any proper Bonfire Night celebration for kids – but if you’re not careful, sparklers can be incredibly dangerous too.
According to Fireworks Kingdom, sparklers can up burn up to 2000 degrees which is an astounding 20 times HOTTER than boiling water – so it’s no wonder they can cause devastating accidents if not handled properly.
That said, there’s a genius method parents have been using to make sparklers a bit safer for their kids – and it involves sticking them into the top of a carrot.
Sounds weird but bear with us.
Not only does the vegetable make it easier for your little one to handle but it encourages them to hold it further away from their body.
Unlike the metal rod of the sparkler, carrots don’t conduct heat so don’t run the risk of burning your hands when they’re being passed around.
And if you’re having sparklers at home, fire services recommend keeping a bucket of water close by to dispose of the sticks after they’ve gone out as they can retain their heat.
What’s more, children should always wear gloves when handling sparklers and be closely supervised by an adult.
Twitter user Rob Smith raved about the method over on Twitter.
Sharing a photo of the carrot sparkler, he wrote: “Remember to stick sparklers into carrots for children to hold – saves burned fingers.”
In response, one follower replied: “That’s genius!!!”
Another joked: “Do they help ’em see better in the dark?”
Sparkler Safety Tips:
- Wear closed toe shoes when handling sparklers and wear gloves
- Give each of your children their own sparkler before lighting it – passing an already lit sparkler can be dangerous
- Children holding a sparkler should be standing at least six feet apart
- Never throw a sparkler
- Lighting multiple sticks at once can be dangerous
- Dispose of sticks in a bucket of cold water as they can retain heat after the flame has gone out
- Don’t give children under the age of five sparklers
- Avoid wearing loose clothing as it could catch light
Source: Fireworks Safety
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