Resharing some sparkler safety tips for those celebrating Chap Goh Meh (the last night of Chinese New Year) tonight!
If you haven't had your fill of Chinese New Year yet and would like to catch one last lion dance, one more toss of yee sang, whack a special pineapple pinataas well as join in on a bunch of fun CNY-themed activities, come join the IBU Family Resource Group CNY party tomorrow at The children's house at Jalan Batai!
Ella Grace and mama (along with a very patient and always awesome daddy) will be emceeing the event and we're also giving out exclusive Racheal Kwacz Workshops vouchers!
Contact IBU for registration details and to get your tickets! See you there!
HAPPY NYE!!!!
A few sparkler safety tips as you head out (or stay in!) for your celebrations tonight 🎉❤️👯:
1. Always have a bucket of water that the children can fully put out and cool down their sparkler rods in.
2. Long sleeves and covered shoes!
3. Use a large plastic cup (or cut up a large mineral water bottle and fold down the edges to make them blunt) as a shield for their little hands - make sure the lit end doesn't touch the cup.
4. Well-ventilated area with lots of open space and everyone spread out (at least 6 ft apart around). The rods burn extremely hot esp after when kids don't "see" the danger.
5. Only one sparkler at a time.
6. Clearly and firmly explain simply and easily what it is and the rules of handling it BEFORE lighting. We always go with the 3 rule - sparklers out in front at arm's length, only hold by the handle, no running/jumping w it.
You know your child best and if they are old enough to handle a sparkler even under close supervision. A good alternative is to let them play with pop-pop or glittery pipe cleaners that you can shape into pretend sparklers for very little ones.
Have fun and have a happy happy New Year!!! <3
