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 Sleeping baby safety tip: Keep baby's environment smoke and vape free. Secondhand smoke in areas where a baby sleeps or spends time, like home or the car, increases the risk of health problems. Risks of Vaping Around Babies: What Parents Should Know Dangers associated with e cigs Poison Control Why Vaping is Dangerous, Especially for Children with Asthma The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)