My baby absolutely stinks of cigarettes and im worried about sids

[Jupitertomars]

DD, 11 months was with someone today who doesnt smoke but lives with a very heavy smoker and they were absolutely stinking of cigarettes.

It was the worst thing ive ever smelt in my life (not sure if they had old clothes on or hadnt showered) but ive just put DD down to bed and realised she now stinks of cigarettes despite having a bath.

Shes fast asleep but im worried about cigarettes and the link to SIDs so wondered if I should wake her up and rewash her or is that OTT and she will be fine?

Im so annoyed but couldn't really say anything to the person.

Well, no. Not when the baby is not breathing in the smoke.

What does it do to the baby's body when on somebody's clothes.

Significant and repeated exposure- yes, I see how toxins could build up in the baby.

Occasional exposure. That really is what I don't know about.

Well, no. Not when the baby is not breathing in the smoke.What does it do to the baby's body when on somebody's clothes.

Really? You don't understand that in order for the OP to smell the smoke on her baby the OP must have INHALED

Whilst secondary smoking has been shown to increase risk of SIDS there is no evidence that it causes SIDS. There could be a cause that is more likely to be found in smoking households than in non smoking households- e.g. Smokers less likely to breastfeed, smokers likely to be poorer and receive less antenatal care ( in itself an increased risk factor). Smokers are more likely to have preterm babies which is also a risk factor. Smoking can never be good and I really don't get how a parent can ever prioritise cigarettes over their child's welfare but a direct link remains unproven.