We've had lots of questions about vaping and whether it could increase the risk of sudden and unexpected infant death. We are pleased to say that we are jointly funding research with @ Warning a child could die due to illegal drugs in vapes E cigarettes pose threat to users' and bystanders' health Novant Health Healthy Headlines 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.