Vending machine dispenses healthy snacks for toddlers

NEW YORK — A company that makes healthy snacks for children has unveiled what it called the first vending machine for babies, recently unveiled at a British children's festival.

Ella's Kitchen announced the machine, which stands less than 4 ft. tall, is designed for accessibility by children as young as 1 year and, according to the company, is thought to be the world's tiniest vending machine.

Unveiled at Lollibop, the largest children's festival in the United Kingdom, the vending machine was described as ideal for such areas as beaches, parks and playgrounds, shopping centers, theme parks and zoos.