Kozo added that 21% of reported fireworks-related injuries are caused by sparklers and instead recommends giving children glow sticks as a safe and fun substitute. 5. Use a barbecue lighter to ...

Keep children away from fireworks, including sparklers Sparklers may seem like ... safer alternatives should be considered, such as glow sticks, confetti poppers or colored streamers.

Fireworks also are allowed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Bottle rockets or sky rockets with sticks are prohibited. So are sparklers that contain chlorates or perchlorates.