Women who vape are more likely to have low birthweight babies, study shows UCLA 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 @ 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. A smoke free and vape free environment during and after pregnancy is essential for your baby's safety. Learn more at SNHD.INFO SUID.