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Vaping Isn't Safe for Babies | Auckland News
New research from the University of Auckland is sounding the alarm: vaping may not be the safe alternative it’s been marketed as, especially for babies. A shocking new analysis links nearly 75% of infant deaths between 2022 and 2023 to parental smoking or vaping — with almost 70% occurring when babies shared a bed with nicotine-using parents. Experts are urging a major rethink: nicotine exposure, no matter the delivery method, poses serious risks, particularly during pregnancy and in homes where bed-sharing happens. The study highlights disproportionate impacts on Māori and Pacific…
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