Don't Be Fooled, E cig Aerosol Is Not Harmless for Kids American Lung Association The landmark Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law. Today's children will never legally be sold cigarettes. We're creating the UK's first smoke free generation and protecting children from the harms of smoking 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, Tobacco Smoke, Vaping, and Asthma AAFA.org