Can you give me a soilid educated answer to this question please. How does tobacco smoke on your clothes and hair increase your baby's risk of SUDI? Thank you

Thank you for reaching out to us Summer!

Thanks to research and excellent public health campaigns in Australia and overseas, we know and understand that second-hand smoke AND third-hand smoke are dangerous, especially for young babies and children.

This is because babies and children are more vulnerable to the effects that tobacco smake has on the body - particulalry as they are still growing and developing their aiways (amongst other things happening int he body). 

They are also trying to build a strong immune system to protect them from the outside world of coughs, colds and allergies that can all affect their airways - second AND third smoke affect this.

As you may know, babies and young children also spend a lot of time putting things in their mouth as a way of exploring and understadning the world around them.  This might happen on the on or near the floor where they can swallow or breathe in toxins from the third-hand smoke on the floor and other surfaces. They can also pick up toxins left before on parent or caregiver clothing, keys or other objects.

I hope this has helped you understand that importance of keeping baby smoke free!

Have a wonderful day,

Jane x

Thank you for reaching out to us Summer!

Thanks to research and excellent public health campaigns in Australia and overseas, we know and understand that second-hand smoke AND third-hand smoke are dangerous, especially for young babies and children.

This is because babies and children are more vulnerable to the effects that tobacco smake has on the body - particulalry as they are still growing and developing their aiways (amongst other things happening int he body). 

They are also trying to build a strong immune system to protect them from the outside world of coughs, colds and allergies that can all affect their airways - second AND third smoke affect this.

As you may know, babies and young children also spend a lot of time putting things in their mouth as a way of exploring and understadning the world around them.  This might happen on the on or near the floor where they can swallow or breathe in toxins from the third-hand smoke on the floor and other surfaces. They can also pick up toxins left before on parent or caregiver clothing, keys or other objects.

I hope this has helped you understand that importance of keeping baby smoke free!

Have a wonderful day,

Jane x