This article was shared on my local mom's group listserv. A few moms have chimed in too to say that they have had this happen to their toddlers or know of someone with the same story.

I never knew sliding down with a child in your lap could put them at risk for a leg fracture... Just thought I'd share with you all to get the word out.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/23/a-surprising-risk-for-toddlers-at-playground-slides/