Secondhand Smoke Vermont Department of Health Secondhand smoke from vaping could be harmful to children: study ABC13 Houston Vaping Around Babies How Secondhand Vapor Smoke Can Harm Kids Department Our plans to protect future generations from the harms of tobacco and nicotine are back in Parliament this week. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will help: children avoid a 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.