These lanterns were purchased for my daughter's wedding in August 2014, and we have tested in one ... In fact it is absolutely forbidden handling children as there is danger ... You have to wait enough time to make the hot air to inflate the lantern up, otherwise it goes down and can fire us ... saw this lantern up to heaven a long time, and it was just beautiful! So naturally all 100 lanterns that must be simply magical !!! It should in fact provide ample space for anyone touches during ignition ...