Secondhand Smoke Is a Risk for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms The Wellness Coalition Do electronic cigarettes create thirdhand chemical residue? Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center Second hand vape smoke linked to more asthma symptoms in kids Passive smoking (secondhand smoke) is extremely harmful to children, especially infants. Because infants breathe faster than adults, they inhale more smoke toxins per minute. This exposes them to dangerous chemicals like nicotine, Today, MPs vote on our plans to protect future generations from the harms of smoking and vaping The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will help: children avoid a lifetime of addiction