Why Vaping is Dangerous, Especially for Children with Asthma The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) The risks of vaping near babies and children are often underestimated, but they are very real. E cigarette vapour can affect developing lungs, increase the risk of respiratory problems and compromise overall Children absorb less secondhand nicotine through vapor vs. smoke Vape put into a baby's mouth uploaded to social media, infant then expires smoke 7NEWS YouTube asthma tobacco Asthma Initiative of Michigan A smoke and vape free environment is one of the simplest ways to help protect your baby's health. Exposure before and after birth can increase the risk of SIDS and other serious health