Babies in the News: A Toddler Was Trapped in a Vending Machineby Heather Long | More from this Blogger 28 Oct 2006 11:30 AM Yes, you read that headline correctly. In Wisconsin, a three year old went in to get a stuffed Sponge Bob and became trapped inside the claw toy vending machine. Apparently, the toddler was on a trip to the mall with his three older siblings and his grandmother. The grandmother gave the children each a dollar to play on and let them have some fun in a game room. The toddler, named Robert Moore, tried without success to retrieve the Sponge Bob stuffed critter with the claw. His grandmother offered to get it for him, but he insisted on trying himself. When she turned to find another dollar for him to continue his efforts, the adventurous toddler stripped off his coat and pushed himself through the opening at the bottom of the machine. He climbed in and landed amidst all the stuffed animals. His grandmother was understandably startled and frightened when she discovered what he'd done. She alerted the store employees and they couldn't find a key to open the machine up. While they contacted the fire department, Robert enjoyed himself playing with the stuffed animals. The fire department arrived and worked on breaking the lock to get in to the toddler. But once they got part of the latch open, they realized that the cube through which the boy could get out had two interior latches. They got a screwdriver up through the machine to the toddler and Robert worked on freeing himself by stacking up the stuffed animals to get them out of his way and then undoing the two screws. The story has a great happy ending as Robert freed himself and suffered no trauma. His grandmother, though shaken, admired her grandson's cheerful attitude. The toddler enjoyed himself and he went home safe and sound, although unfortunately, he didn't get the stuffed Sponge Bob that started him on his quest to begin with. Related Articles: Babies in the News: Infant Twins Have Different Skin Color In the News: Moms Spend As Much Time With Kids Today As They Did 40 Years Ago Happy Ending to the Newborn Baby Kidnapping Driveway DangersLearn more about Heather Long  Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago. Relevantbaby tags User Comments  Lisa P (24013) 23 Nov 2006 11:21 AMOMG!!! That had to be a small kid! My son is only 2, 39" tall and weighs 38 pounds. I don't care how much he wants Spongebob, he will not fit through that hole!  Lessly (57396) 23 Nov 2006 12:47 PMWOW! I feel for the grandmother! What a thing to go through. I'm glad he is fine and that it was not a tramatic experience for him. Nola Redd (7081) 06 Dec 2006 05:33 PMI don't know if I could survive a three year old who not only climbs in machines but also undoes screws. I think I'd surrender at that point... Community Tags babies in the news, news story, toddler trapped, toddler Discuss this article
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