Children love Diwali crackers, but loud bombs and aerial fireworks are not for little hands. These are the crackers most parents choose for kids – bright, fun and low on noise.
Our top picks for kids
- Sparklers – start with 10 cm or 15 cm colour sparklers. Shop sparklers
- Pencils – short, colourful hand-held sparklers that are easy to hold.
- Snake tablets – no sound, just a growing black "snake" that kids find magical.
- Ground chakkars – fun to watch from a safe distance. Shop chakkars
- Small flower pots – lit by an adult, enjoyed from a distance. Shop flower pots
See our full kids special crackers range, or choose a kids gift box.
Safety rules for children
- An adult should always be present.
- Wear cotton clothes and closed footwear – no loose synthetic clothes.
- Hold sparklers at arm's length and drop used ones into a bucket of water.
- Never re-light a cracker that did not go off.
- Keep a bucket of water and sand ready.
More tips: Diwali cracker safety tips.