Dr. Mooney's Sledding Safety Tips

David Mooney, Director of the Trauma Program at Children's Hospital Boston, tells us the 6 steps of sledding safety.

Slope - Pick a slope with no trees, poles, rocks or other exposed objects.
Snow - Avoid sledding on icy or hard packed snow. Snow that is light and fluffy will absorb impact better.
Sled - Choose a sled that has the ability to steer. Tubes are the most unsafe.
Sit - Sitting provides better stability and a better viewpoint to see obstructions.
Sun - Avoid sledding at night or other times when visibility is impaired.
Snowsuit - Making sure your child stays warm will help avoid hypothermia when the ability to make good decisions is at its worst.

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