Child safety
Keep the baby's sleep environment smoke-free
Keep the baby's living and sleeping environment free of tobacco smoke. Do not rely on a window or fan to make smoking nearby safe.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
Tobacco smoke exposure increases a baby's health and sleep-related risks.
Wrong action
Smoking by the baby's room window because the baby is asleep.
Correct action
Keep the baby's living and sleeping environment free of tobacco smoke.
What to do
- Explain the smoke-free arrangement to carers, household members and visitors.
- Keep the baby's living and sleeping environment free of tobacco smoke.
- Do not rely on a window or fan to make smoking nearby safe.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Department of Health, Family Health Service — F5 家庭健康服務：Safe Sleep Sweet Dreams
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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