The Impact of E Cigarettes and Asthma: What You Need to Know Is it safe to vape around children? Many parents mistakenly think so, study finds Children are curious. Don't let vapes fall into little hands. Vapes can be poisonous and extremely dangerous to young children. Even a small amount can cause severe health issues. Protect your kids 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.