The 15 Best Sleds for Kids of 2022

Best Overall

Flexible Flyer Snow Screamer 2 Person Sled

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如果你正在寻找一个多才多艺的雪橇,尖叫s downhill and doesn’t break the bank, take a look at the Snow Screamer. This double sled comes with four handles—two for each child—and a solid inch of foam. This means there is plenty of cushioning for the kids when they hit a bump or a jump. A durable lamination sits atop the foam, and the bottom is a crack-resistant hard plastic. Not only does that mean the sled is ultra-durable and tough to break, but it is also fast. For older children or adults, Flexible Flyer even recommends waxing the bottom for additional speed.

There isn’t any steering or brakes, nor is there any string to pull the sled behind you. However, the 21-inch width makes it easy to tuck the Snow Screamer under your arm for transportation, and it weighs only 3 pounds, so it’s easy for kids to pull back uphill by themselves.

Price at time of publication: $55

Best Budget

Airhead Classic 2 Sled

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For parents who want to help their kiddo hit the hill without forking over a lot of cash, the wallet-friendly price tag on the Airhead Classic 2 sled is quite appealing. Constructed entirely with high-impact molded plastic, this sled doesn’t include a lot of bells and whistles, but the 48-inch length fits two people, and it cruises downhill at a moderate clip.

Four contoured handles are carved from the side walls and are easily reachable by little arms. The easy-to-spot lanyard attaches to the front of the sled, allowing even the smallest child to pull this featherweight (just 3 pounds) back uphill. Vertical cut-outs along the bottom prevent swerving and help the sled stay on course, but there isn’t any steering.

Price at time of publication: $22

Best for Toddlers

Flexible Flyer Baby Pull Sled Toddler Boggan

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寻找宝宝的第一次雪橇吗?看起来没有进一步。The Baby Pull Sled is a top choice for children under the age of 3 since the extra-high back hugs your child like a highchair, ensuring enough support so they won’t topple over. A single buckled strap loops around their waist, securing them to the sled so they don’t crawl out.

Flexible Flyer designed the sled with an abnormally wide base, lending bonus stability to prevent any tipping. And the extra-long lanyard is a boon for parents everywhere: no more bending over to pull your child around the backyard.

Price at time of publication: $40

Best for Older Kids

WOW Sports Bobsled

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If your kid is like my kid, they’ll love the unique design that puts them in the driver’s seat of this brand-new bobsled. Contrary to appearances, WOW makes this one easy to inflate via two valves that also work with an electric pump. More than 4 inches of thickness on the bottom allows your child to sit or kneel easily without worrying about jostling or bumps. The front shield does a decent job of keeping snow and wind out of your child’s face, too.

There isn’t an official steering wheel, but the two front handlebars combine with the bobsled design to act as guiding devices that gently encourage the sled in either direction. As for durability, the bottom is lined with heavy-gauge, cold-crack PVC (a hard thermoplastic) with heat-sealed seams that promise to keep your bobsled with you for years to come.

Price at time of publication: $90

Best Toboggan

L.L.Bean Toboggan and Cushion Set

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There is no toboggan better than this classic by L.L.Bean. Built with steam-bent northern hardwood and screwed together, the toboggan is designed to last for your child’s entire life. Due to the inherent strength of wood and the large amount of ground contact, this toboggan is one of the more stable sleds on this list. At a whopping 72 inches in length, kids will easily be able to fit a few friends. But there’s a caveat: That same length makes it tough to fit this sled into the back of a vehicle.

L.L.Bean includes a polyester cushion filled with 1.5 inches of foam, which is just enough to absorb the bumps on the downhill. A long lanyard attaches to the front of the sled, so it’s easy to pull uphill. Since there are no handles, the front child can also hang onto the lanyard during the downhill for added stability.

Price at time of publication: $249

Best Saucer

Slippery Racer Downhill Pro Saucer

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Once your little one is ready to spin, this Downhill Pro Saucer is a great option. The heavy-duty plastic is slick-coated, which means it’s extra slippery on the descents. The brand also uses a proprietary cold-resistant treatment on the saucer, allowing the sled to bend while resisting cracks in temperatures as low as 20 degrees.

The 26-inch-wide diameter is perfect for one child to sit cross-legged while careening downhill. Two easy-to-reach handles (one on either side) are a comfortable distance for little arms to hang on to safely. There isn’t a lanyard, so kids can’t tow it uphill, but it’s light enough to tuck beneath an arm.

Price at time of publication: $30

Best Snow Tube

L.L.Bean Sonic Snow Tube

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The Sonic Snow Tube is a classic in our family thanks to the 600-denier polyester top fabric and the hard-shell bottom that makes this snow tube almost indestructible for kids. As an added bonus, that same rigid base protects kids’ knees from any bumps they may hit while easily sliding downhill at high speeds, including the early-season crunchy snow with jagged pockets of ice.

Two nylon webbing straps act as handles on either side of the tube and are easy enough to grab, but don’t expect any steering capabilities. A sturdy tow handle also comes with the sled, but here’s the caveat: All these durable materials make a heavy sled to lug uphill. The Sonic Snow Tube comes in two sizes: regular and extra-large. We recommend the regular size for younger children who sled alone.

Best With Steering

Gizmo Riders Stratos Snow Bobsled

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According toDavid Brooks, MD, pediatrician and chief of staff at Colorado’s Valley View Hospital, the ability to steer and slow down will always be beneficial features, making the Gizmo Riders Stratos an especially good choice if you know your child will be sledding somewhere with obstacles. Constructed with plastic, the car-like steering wheel is easy for kids to manage and works at a variety of speeds. While the spring-loaded braking handle is a bit clunky, it does add another level of safety since children can control their speed when needed.

Gizmo coated the two-person seat with anti-slip treatment, so snow pants-laden kiddos don’t slide all over the place. The Stratos is heavy, but it does include a tow rope (which is retractable, so parents don’t need to worry about it getting caught beneath the sled during the descent). Because this sled is more complicated than a traditional plastic saucer, assembly is required to snap together all of the plastic pieces, but no tools are necessary.

Price at time of publication: $110

Best Plastic Sled

L.L.Bean Polar Slider DLX Sled

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如果你在一个更严格的预算,但仍希望high-quality build that comes with L.L.Bean sleds, consider the Polar Slider. Its 36-inch length is similar to other plastic toboggans, but it is lined with a thin foam pad that adds a bit more comfort and insulation to protect kiddos from the cold. It’s constructed with injection-molded plastic, which is known to be both strong and flexible while still maintaining a featherweight profile. There are no handles on the Slider, but a basic tow rope is attached to the front to help children cart it around. As with other L.L.Bean sleds, it comes in two sizes: regular (36 inches long) and extra-large (48 inches long).

Price at time of publication: $69

Best Foam Sled

世爵碎纸机雪Sled

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Versatility is the name of the game with the Spyder Shredder. Four handles—two on each side—and a bi-directional design mean that there isn’t a front or back to this foam sled. Regardless of how your kid throws it down, it’ll fly. Since it is 48 inches long and doesn’t have side walls, it easily fits an adult and child in multiple configurations: cross-legged, straight-legged, or however you want.

Two vertical rails are built into the bottom of the sled, allowing kids to turn and carve into the hillside by gently leaning into the turn. It’s not as effective as a steering wheel, but it does give sledders more control than a basic smooth sled bottom.

Price at time of publication: $90

Best Wooden Sled

L.L.Bean Kids' Pull Sled and Cushion Set

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Keep your baby happy in this L.L.Bean Wooden Pull Sled. Like the toboggan (above), it’s crafted with northern hardwood to ensure quality construction. It’s pieced together with screws (rather than cheaper nails) to ensure long-term durability over the years and through multiple children. Safety is top shelf, too. Instead of minimal waist belts or straps to harness your child into the sled, the high side walls help prevent your kiddo from toppling out.

On its own, wood isn’t the most comfortable, so this wooden sled comes with a water-repellent foam cushion that lines the seat and back rails to add a little padding. A sturdy tow rope is included and is a generous length, so parents can easily pull the sled without bending over. As with other L.L.Bean sleds, this comes in two sizes: small and large.

Price at time of publication: $199

Best Pull Sled

Slippery Racer Downhill Xtreme Toboggan Snow Sled

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If you like the slick-and-quick nature of the Slippery Racer Saucer (above) but want it in a toboggan shape or would like two children to ride together, the Xtreme is your best bet. At 48 inches long, this sled is big enough to hold an adult and child, but the lightweight plastic construction means it is a featherweight at a mere 3 pounds—perfect to ride down with your kid and have them pull it back uphill.

Four built-in handles line the sides of the toboggan, and the slick-coated plastic construction ensures you’ll need them—this one moves quickly on the downhill! A convenient, built-in pull rope attaches to the front, so your kids can tow each other around until they’re tired.

Price at time of publication: $41

Best With Runners

Flexible Flyer Metal Runner Sled

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Flexible Flyers are classic sleds, and for good reason. The steel runners beneath the sled carve into the hillside like skis, allowing children to easily steer by dragging their hands in the snow or attaching a pull rope to the pre-drilled holes on the front and pulling on it to guide the direction. Once the loose powder is packed down, the steel digs in, and the Flexible Flyer is tough to beat for speed.

Crafted with birchwood and steel, this metal-runner sled is almost impossible to break and can withstand below-freezing temperatures with ease. The tradeoff is that it doesn’t come with any cushioning, so big jumps may feel jarring to kiddos.

Price at time of publication: $153

Best Ice Fishing Sled

Shappell Jet Sled

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If virtually indestructible is what you’re looking for, this is the sled for you. Built for carting around gear and animals rather than children, the Jet Ice Fishing Sled is essentially an indestructible plastic bucket. The 10-inch-high walls are deep enough that you can pile a myriad of gear inside, like firewood, feed, or ice tools, and never worry about them falling out. For hunters, this makes the Jet indispensable since you can cart game animals out of the backcountry without loading them onto your backpack.

Vertical molded runners are carved into the polyethylene (tough plastic) bottom, allowing the sled to easily glide on snow, ice, dirt, and even gravel. Like a children’s sled, the Jet also features a built-in tow rope, but this one is thicker and stronger so you can easily schlepp heavy loads. Added bonus: Should you want to use this for a children’s sled, the additional length and height make the Jet feel safer than most other plastic sleds.

Price at time of publication: $60