Protect Babies and Kids from Vaping Risks The Impact of Thirdhand Smoke on Kids Johns Hopkins Medicine 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 Even short term exposure to secondhand smoke is detrimental to your health, especially your kids. Learn more about the dangers at the link in our bio.