And burns are among the most painful injuries for children and tend to be more severe because they have thinner skin than adults. The staff at Children's Hospital recommends that families leave the fireworks to the professionals and attend a community-sponsored display. If parents insist on home fireworks, then safety should be the top priority. Children should be of school age and understand the dangers of sparklers before they are allowed to handle them. Only adults should set off fireworks.
Many accidents occur when the fireworks malfunction.
Often people will approach an apparent dud, only to have it explode in their hands and face. Spraying or soaking the firework with water and then throwing it away is the best way to avoid a blast. Always have adult supervision when using items such as sparklers, snakes and party poppers. Never ignite fireworks in your hand or in a container, especially one made of glass or metal. Keep a bucket of water close by for emergencies.