Sledge or bob - which is more suitable for toddlers?

Last updated on January 2, 2020

Winter time is sledding, provided there is enough snow. Once everything is white outside, hardly a child can stand inside and fun in the snow includes building a snowman and a hearty snowball fight as well as sledding.

Even the little ones want to join in, but what type of sled is best for them? Sledge or bob?

Buy sled or bob? We show advantages and disadvantages

There is a very large selection of companions on the market today with which the children can glide through the snow more or less rapidly, but not all are suitable for all age groups.

Above all, the classic wooden sledges and so-called steering sledges, also known as bobsleigh, are offered. Many parents provides the question of whether sledges or bobsleds are more suitable for toddlers and which vehicle to buy for their children.

The classic sledge

The classic sledge is ideal for snow fun for the whole family. Small children can ride with the parents or a larger sibling or the children can be pulled by the parents. The whole family even has space on a really big wooden sledge. In our children’s sled post we show suitable sleds for children.

Small children can hold on to the horns of the classic wooden sledge and even well wrapped on sledges with backrests, babies with mom or dad can enjoy the first sleigh ride of their life. But the good old wooden sledges also have disadvantages.

Their focus is quite high due to the construction. Therefore, the sledges tip over quickly and it is very difficult for small children to steer the large wooden sled. Since the wooden sledges are quite heavy, small children often have problems pulling them up a hill on their own. today The classic wooden sledges for children are also made of light plastic, so that even smaller children can pull the sled better.

The sleek bob

The bobsled or steering sledge usually only offers space for one person. Family fun is therefore difficult to experience. In the trunk, the bobs also take up so much space that it is hardly possible to take a bob for every family member to a toboggan trip. Tip: You can find the best models in the article: Bob Test Overview & comparison

Steering sledges also have a lot of advantages. They almost always have a brake lever, can be easily steered by small children and do not tip over as quickly as the wooden sledges.
On some bobsleighs it can also be very fast in terms of speed, these sleds are less suitable for small children and the hills should not be too steep.

In general, the bob is also very suitable for small children, it is much lighter, so it can be easily pulled up the hill by children alone and it is generally easier for small children to handle.

Sled or bob – the bottom line

Sledging or bobsleigh for toddlers is very important to how the snow vehicle should be used. Sledding is more of a winter fun for the whole family, a large wooden sledge is a good choice.

There is space for the whole family and small children can be safely placed in the middle. If the little ones would rather have their first tobogganing experience and ride alone, a bob is well suited.

Sledge or bob – which is more suitable for toddlers?

Buy sled or bob? We show advantages and disadvantages

The classic sledge

The sleek bob

Sled or bob – the bottom line

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