Sickening moment Scots toddler coughs ‘while puffing on vape as adult holds device to boy’s mouth’
THIS is the sickening moment a toddler appears to cough on a vape while an adult allegedly holds the device to his mouth and films it.
The clips show the tot, believed to be under two years old, allegedly vaping while a group of adults look on.
"Vapes are not harmless and contain nicotine and dangerous toxins that could damage young developing lungs. I would hope this is an isolated incident and most responsible parents would know the dangers involved.
"I have had concerns for several years with the increase of youth vaping especially with the attractive different flavours and the accessibility of disposable vapes.
"The Scottish Government is bringing in welcome legislation to ban disposable vapes next year."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Two 19-year-old women are the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal. The child is safe and well."
It comes after shocking footage circulated last month, showing a baby in a nappy puffing on a vape before suffering a coughing fit.
Vaping is considered to be less dangerous than smoking but it still comes with its own set of health risks, experts have warned.
Studies have linked the habit to heart and lung disease and even tooth decay.
Though they come in a variety of colours and flavours that are enticing to youngsters, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) warns that they should never be given to children.
"The evidence is clear that vapes should not be used by, or targeted at, kids – due to the risk and unknown harms involved.
"The number of children using vapes has tripled in the last three years, and the bulk of that increase has been driven by disposables," the DHSC went on.
"The active ingredient in most vapes is nicotine, which when inhaled, is a highly addictive drug.
"The addictive nature of nicotine means that a user can become dependent on vapes, especially if they use them regularly."
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It comes as young Scots could never legally be able to buy cigarettes under proposed new anti-smoking laws.
The UK-wide Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced in Parliament last month, aims to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 and allow tougher measures on vaping.