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3-Year-Old Saves Mom After Learning Necessary Steps from Cartoon
The Western Journal ^ | November 24, 2021 | Amanda Thomason

Posted on 11/25/2021 3:05:20 AM PST by Hostage

Many people despair of the media content available to young people these days. Parents complain that modern cartoons can’t compare in quality or content with the shows they grew up with.

But clearly some of them are still including important information, as one toddler from Rowley Regis, West Mids, England, recently demonstrated.


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On Nov. 12, 3-year-old Thomas Boffey was home with his mother Kayleigh Boffey, 33.

At around 2:00 p.m., Thomas had a bathroom accident, so Kayleigh went upstairs to get him a change of clothes

While she was on the stairs, she experienced extreme pain from her hernia and enlarged spleen and fell. She tumbled down the stairs and knocked herself very nearly unconscious.

Thankfully, Thomas had been paying attention and knew just what to do. He knew where his mom’s phone was, and he grabbed it and dialed 999.

It was something he knew how to do thanks to a show called “Robocar POLI,” a Korean cartoon featuring an ambulance, a police car and a firetruck.

“He climbed up onto my window sill in the living room to get my phone and he managed to phone the operator,” Kayleigh recalled, according to the Independent. “They couldn’t understand what he was on about but directed him to the police.”

It was enough: Soon first responders arrived, but they encountered another problem. The door was locked.

“My son managed to push a really heavy chair to the gate, managed to climb over, get the keys from off the pushchair, put the right key in the door, turn it and open the door,” the proud mother said. “I think he knew how to do it by copying me. I always tell him, ‘This is the key to open the door.’

“The police said, ‘Can you open the door, little man?’ and he managed to do it. The police came in and he said, ‘Mummy won’t wake up.’ It was quite shocking and scary for me, but the way they made Thomas feel was really nice.

“They took him straight out without upsetting him and saying, ‘Mummy’s absolutely fine.’ They didn’t make him scared and kept saying, ‘You’re a real hero.'”

After getting medical attention, Kayleigh learned she’d hurt her shoulder, hip, knee and ankle in the fall, but she couldn’t be prouder of her toddler’s behavior and how well he handled the situation.

Now she’s urging other parents to make sure their children know what to do in a similar situation.

“It’s important to show them stuff like that so they can understand what numbers and call for help,” she said. “If mum or dad in the family get hurt and they’re on their own, they know how to stay safe and get help somehow. He was so young but he understood what to do.

“He managed to tell the police where he lived and open my door to let the ambulance and police in to treat me. Even the police said he’s a very special little boy.”

And the police had their own words of praise for the young man. They also let him push buttons in the police car and turn on the lights while his mother was assessed.

“The boy was clearly confused and worried…but he’d done brilliantly at such a young age to know that if you dial 999 we are here to help, ” Head of Force Contact Andy Beard with the West-Midlands Police said in a statement.

Beard also highlighted the skill of the operator, Morgane, who took Thomas’ call.

“Morgane built up a rapport with the boy, remained calm and offered him reassurance right up till the point officers and the ambulance arrived to take over. Our call handlers are highly trained to deal with emergency situations like this, including how to advise people to stay safe and perform first aid.

Many people despair of the media content available to young people these days. Parents complain that modern cartoons can’t compare in quality or content with the shows they grew up with.

But clearly some of them are still including important information, as one toddler from Rowley Regis, West Mids, England, recently demonstrated.

On Nov. 12, 3-year-old Thomas Boffey was home with his mother Kayleigh Boffey, 33.

At around 2:00 p.m., Thomas had a bathroom accident, so Kayleigh went upstairs to get him a change of clothes.

While she was on the stairs, she experienced extreme pain from her hernia and enlarged spleen and fell. She tumbled down the stairs and knocked herself very nearly unconscious.

Thankfully, Thomas had been paying attention and knew just what to do. He knew where his mom’s phone was, and he grabbed it and dialed 999.

It was something he knew how to do thanks to a show called “Robocar POLI,” a Korean cartoon featuring an ambulance, a police car and a firetruck.

“He climbed up onto my window sill in the living room to get my phone and he managed to phone the operator,” Kayleigh recalled, according to the Independent. “They couldn’t understand what he was on about but directed him to the police.”

It was enough: Soon first responders arrived, but they encountered another problem. The door was locked.

“My son managed to push a really heavy chair to the gate, managed to climb over, get the keys from off the pushchair, put the right key in the door, turn it and open the door,” the proud mother said. “I think he knew how to do it by copying me. I always tell him, ‘This is the key to open the door.’

“The police said, ‘Can you open the door, little man?’ and he managed to do it. The police came in and he said, ‘Mummy won’t wake up.’ It was quite shocking and scary for me, but the way they made Thomas feel was really nice.

“They took him straight out without upsetting him and saying, ‘Mummy’s absolutely fine.’ They didn’t make him scared and kept saying, ‘You’re a real hero.'”

After getting medical attention, Kayleigh learned she’d hurt her shoulder, hip, knee and ankle in the fall, but she couldn’t be prouder of her toddler’s behavior and how well he handled the situation.

Now she’s urging other parents to make sure their children know what to do in a similar situation.

“It’s important to show them stuff like that so they can understand what numbers and call for help,” she said. “If mum or dad in the family get hurt and they’re on their own, they know how to stay safe and get help somehow. He was so young but he understood what to do.

“He managed to tell the police where he lived and open my door to let the ambulance and police in to treat me. Even the police said he’s a very special little boy.”

Is your Mummy hurt?? Audio of Emergency Call

And the police had their own words of praise for the young man. They also let him push buttons in the police car and turn on the lights while his mother was assessed.

“The boy was clearly confused and worried…but he’d done brilliantly at such a young age to know that if you dial 999 we are here to help, ” Head of Force Contact Andy Beard with the West-Midlands Police said in a statement.

Beard also highlighted the skill of the operator, Morgane, who took Thomas’ call.

“Morgane built up a rapport with the boy, remained calm and offered him reassurance right up till the point officers and the ambulance arrived to take over. Our call handlers are highly trained to deal with emergency situations like this, including how to advise people to stay safe and perform first aid.

“Just like officers out on the streets, they can be lifesavers.”

The West Midlands Police also shared the call the boy placed on their Facebook page, with Kayleigh’s permission.

“Words can’t describe it,” Kayleigh, who is still recovering, said. “I’m extremely proud of him.

“He’s like a mini superhero and, especially for his age, it’s really amazing how he knew what to do and he understood and didn’t get scared.”

1 posted on 11/25/2021 3:05:20 AM PST by Hostage
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To: All

A heartwarming story to Moms, families, and our first responders everywhere.

God bless everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving to All!


2 posted on 11/25/2021 3:06:48 AM PST by Hostage (Article V)
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Here’s the audio of the 3-year-old:

https://m.facebook.com/MidlandsBBC/videos/620815222682171/


3 posted on 11/25/2021 3:14:58 AM PST by Hostage (Article V)
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To: Hostage

God bless Tommy. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming story on Thanksgiving Day.


4 posted on 11/25/2021 3:20:12 AM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: Hostage

“...get the keys from off the pushchair, put the right key in the door, turn it and open the door,...”

Sounds like they had a deadbolt lock with a key on both sides. This is very dumb and dangerous thing to do. As matter of fact it is illegal in many localities in the U.S.

You should always have a way OUT of your house that does not require a key, on any door. Otherwise you could become trapped in a fire.


5 posted on 11/25/2021 3:23:21 AM PST by Nik Naym (It's not my fault... I have compulsive smart-ass disorder. )
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To: Hostage
After getting medical attention, Kayleigh learned she'd hurt her shoulder, hip, knee and ankle in the fall, but she couldn't be prouder of her toddler's behavior and how well he handled the situation.

Damn shame it'll be a year and a half before those wounds are medically addressed.

6 posted on 11/25/2021 3:24:41 AM PST by End Times Sentinel (In the conflict between the stone and the stream, the stream will always prevail.)
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To: Nik Naym

I proof read that TWICE before posting, and didn’t notice the missing “a” before the word “dumb” and “matter”. I sure wish FR had an edit function.


7 posted on 11/25/2021 3:25:17 AM PST by Nik Naym (It's not my fault... I have compulsive smart-ass disorder. )
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To: Hostage
They learned to teach us a long time ago ... and quit THAT crap
8 posted on 11/25/2021 3:28:25 AM PST by knarf (?<p>Little kids grow up to be adults that get into powerful positions and act out their thoughts.<pg)
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To: Hostage
He knew where his mom’s phone was, and he grabbed it and dialed 999.

That's his first mistake. It's 911!

9 posted on 11/25/2021 3:31:28 AM PST by Lazamataz (I feel like it is 1937 Germany, and my last name is Feinberg.)
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Not in England.


10 posted on 11/25/2021 3:37:11 AM PST by WinMod70
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I knew something was messed up about England. It’s they do everything wrong.


11 posted on 11/25/2021 3:38:05 AM PST by Lazamataz (I feel like it is 1937 Germany, and my last name is Feinberg.)
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To: Lazamataz
You're pretty good.
You should have your own "fishing" show.
You always seem to catch at least one.

😉


12 posted on 11/25/2021 5:12:19 AM PST by Roccus (Prima di ogni altra cosa, siati armati!)
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To: Nik Naym

Indeed. Don’t know whether they own or rent, but an especially bad situation with a little kiddo like that.


13 posted on 11/25/2021 5:17:47 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: Hostage

For a 3-year-old he remained logical, calm, and showed good problem solving skills.


14 posted on 11/25/2021 5:32:51 AM PST by Flick Lives (The future is a quiet world)
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To: Nik Naym

Keeps little kids from opening and running out into the street. Moms can lay down and nap this way.

In this case, child had to get the keys by climbing over a gate after pushing a heavy chair and taking the keys off a stroller.

So although this Mom thought she had protective measures in place, her 3-year-old was smart enough to overcome them in an emergency.

Difficult to judge here. Child was smart enough to do what was needed but apparently obedient to not go around the barriers without permission.


15 posted on 11/25/2021 6:06:25 AM PST by Hostage (Article V)
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To: Hostage

I like that the little boy didn’t just sit there yelling “Mummy, wake up!”.
He knew she was helpless and in trouble, so he acted to help her.

He was also able to think and figure out how to open that front door.
He didn’t just give up, sit down in frightened tears.

Maybe one of the Firemen was able to go back upstairs and find some clean dry trousers for little Junior to put on.


16 posted on 11/25/2021 6:16:22 AM PST by lee martell
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To: Nik Naym
Sounds like they had a deadbolt lock with a key on both sides. This is very dumb and dangerous thing to do. As matter of fact it is illegal in many localities in the U.S.

Ideally, that’s the case. But if you have a window within arms length of the inside thumbturn, someone can bust the window and reach in to open the door. If you own the house, you could permanently seal off that window, but not so much if you are a renter.

17 posted on 11/25/2021 7:53:25 AM PST by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia! )
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To: WinMod70

I wonder if either 911 or 999 works in the U.S.? I’m not going to call it to find out.


18 posted on 11/25/2021 8:15:35 AM PST by libertylover (Our biggest problem, by far, is that most of the media is hate & agenda driven, not truth driven.)
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To: Hostage

I remember growing up How our parents would teach me and my siblings our address and our telephone number. In case of an emergency, contact could be made with the family. In those days, it was right and appropriate.
Nowadays, that just seems so weird. Not sure what I would do if I had young kids now.


19 posted on 11/25/2021 9:43:57 AM PST by Honest Nigerian
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To: Lazamataz

Actually, they are changing that....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ab8GtuPdrUQ


20 posted on 11/25/2021 10:19:20 AM PST by griffin
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