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In fall, we like to get the snowboard out and pull our kid around the house (on carpet) or around the yard (on grass) to introduce (or reintroduce) the concept of sliding sideways. Think of it as a guided exploration and turn it into a game!
02.
Look for a small, mellow hill where one parent can stand at the top (as the nudger) and one at the bottom (as the catcher). Position your child directly down the fall line and give a gentle nudge toward the other parent.
03.
You can stand in front of the board and lightly hold your toddler’s hands to boost confidence as you guide the board downhill. Use simple instructions like “lean back” or “stay low” to help your toddler slow down, and “hands out” to help with balance.
04.
Like heelside, the board should only be slightly angled down the slope. Help your toddler slide across the hill this way with hands in the snow for balance.
05.
Our older daughter began understanding how to link turns when she turned 4 (in her third season). The MDXONE backpack helped immensely, and once she got her heelside and toeside down, we were able to shred the bunny hill with her leading the charge.