Health experts say not to 'vape' around children, because the secondhand aerosol (it isn't vapor) from e cigs isn't safe for them Kentucky Health News ? () Although often promoted as safer than traditional cigarettes, e cigarettes still harm the body in many ways. 1. Health Risks Most vapes contain nicotine, Vaping Around Babies How Secondhand Vapor Smoke Can Harm Kids Disposable vape ban: I buy my kids vapes to control their addiction