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Vaping while pushing pram?

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Clover96 · 06/05/2026 16:38

My baby is 7 days old today, first baby so everything is still new and my emotions a bit up and down.

Am I being overly cautious / unreasonable about this though, because I really don't see how I am.

Would you find it acceptable to take baby out in the pram and have a vape at the same time? They have the opinion that it's fine because you wouldn't be directly blowing it in their face or in their direction, there's "things like car fumes too", and there's no way they'd want to go on hour walk with baby without the vape.

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Kingdomofsleep · 06/05/2026 17:04

The NHS says there's no evidence second hand vape smoke is harmful. It says the main harm around doing it in front of the kids is the kids copying that behaviour, not an issue for a newborn.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/vaping-to-quit-smoking/vaping-myths-and-the-facts/

I don't vape myself, never tried it, but I wouldn't be concerned about this.

Vape smoke does have some volatile organic compounds but that's just another word for fake scent basically. So those scent boosters or plug in scents are similar

nhs.uk

Vaping myths and the facts - Better Health

There are lots of misconceptions about e-cigarettes and vaping. Here are some of the most common myths, and the facts based on scientific evidence and data.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/vaping-to-quit-smoking/vaping-myths-and-the-facts

Thehop · 06/05/2026 17:03

Of course it's not acceptable it's bloody disgusting

Floppyearedlab · 06/05/2026 17:02

Skanky habit.
Doesn’t belong anywhere near a baby.

Nereidd · 06/05/2026 17:02

Vapes. Adult dummies for adult babies. Yuck.

Feelslikeaneternity · 06/05/2026 16:59

There are already stronger legal protections coming in for vaping and there is a government consultation on whether to ban vaping in cars with children in them, and vaping outside schools and in playgrounds. Therefore g that the government feels that vaping in an outdoor space like a playground is not acceptable (assuming also not blowing it directly in the children’s faces) and assuming they have based this on solid research, I would say that vaping while pushing a baby in a pram is considered bad for the baby’s health as well. Side note that anyone who can’t go for an hour without a vape has a serious problem.

Dodorogers · 06/05/2026 16:52

Clover96 · 06/05/2026 16:38

My baby is 7 days old today, first baby so everything is still new and my emotions a bit up and down.

Am I being overly cautious / unreasonable about this though, because I really don't see how I am.

Would you find it acceptable to take baby out in the pram and have a vape at the same time? They have the opinion that it's fine because you wouldn't be directly blowing it in their face or in their direction, there's "things like car fumes too", and there's no way they'd want to go on hour walk with baby without the vape.

No no no no!!! Read up about secondhand vape smoke it is awful

yogpot · 06/05/2026 16:51

My dad smokes… used to anyway, this may have been what pushed him to quit at 58…

When I had my son, my dad was not allowed to smoke near him and if he did have a cigarette he had to change all his clothes and wash his hands. He protested, a lot, I showed him research on secondhand smoke. I was a real prick about it.

I would do the exact same thing if anyone in the family vaped. Hold firm on this. I know vaping isn’t as bad but seriously it is not worth the risk around a tiny baby, we have no idea if the impact of vaping on health yet.

WhatAMarvelousTune · 06/05/2026 16:47

there’s no way they’d want to go on an hour walk with baby without the vape

Who is this gem? If not the baby’s parent, then the answer is they don’t go for a walk with the baby.
If it is the baby’s father, then tell him to get a grip. But also, if he can’t go for an hour walk without a vape, is he vaping in the house?

BatchCookBabe · 06/05/2026 16:43

Oh my goodness NO! Vaping is grim anyway, but doing it whilst pushing your baby in the pram?!

SMH! Hmm

As if you even need to ask @Clover96 !

florafoxtrot · 06/05/2026 16:42

I wouldn't want anyone vaping anywhere near my 7 year old. Yet alone a newborn baby.

Nothingrhymes · 06/05/2026 16:42

Personally I wouldnt find it acceptable. I don't think vapes or cigarettes belong anywhere near a baby.

Maray1967 · 06/05/2026 16:41

Who the hell is saying this? I hope it is not your baby’s father.

No, it is not acceptable. No one would have been allowed to take my baby out if they were vaping.