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It's a great winter outing when you grab the toboggans and the kids and head to the nearest park with a slope. Many cities have unofficial sledding hills and most winter activists are in the know as to where those are. Sledding is great for kids of all ages and adults can get involved and have just as much fun as they did when they were youngsters. Try to utilize these tips and tricks to have the best and safest time while sledding.

1. Make sure to sled in places where there are no obstacles, such as trees, signposts or fence posts. Make sure the slope does not end on a street, parking lot, or river.

2. Kids and adults should always sit on a sled feet first. Even though the old-fashioned Christmas cards showed kids throwing themselves on their bellies down the hill, this is a great big no-no. Don't ever slide head first.

3. Sled on a real plastic or wooden sled. Sledding on garbage bags or other soft plastic items are not safe and can be punctured by sharp objects embedded under the snow.

4. Wear plenty of layers so you'll be able to sled for hours without getting uncomfortable. Hats, mittens, snow pants, boots and more will ensure that you and the kids stay warm.

5. Young children should be supervised by adults while sledding, and it doesn't hurt to keep an eye on the older ones as well.

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