Winter activities like snowboarding, skiing, or even sledding can be a fun experience for people of all ages. Sledding and other outdoor winter activities can come with some risks, however, such as hypothermia, broken bones, or head trauma. Learn tips to make sure your kids are playing safely during outdoor winter activities.
References
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2024). Playing outside in winter: Tips to keep kids warm & safe.
Child Injury Prevention Alliance. (n.d.). Winter sports safety.
MedlinePlus. (2022). How to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
Ganley, T. J., et al. (2022). A perfect 10 winter sports safety tips. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Brian Clista, MDDr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.
