Shocking footage captured the moment a British boy vaped in front of a group of adults before coughing and spluttering.
In a series of distressing video clips posted online, the baby, believed to be between one and two years old, is seen inhaling a pink vaporizer.
Holding a plastic sippy cup, the blonde-haired baby is shown exhaling as he smiles at the camera.
In a second sickening clip, the boy is seen holding another vaporizer and is filmed coughing after sucking on the device.
The two incidents allegedly took place in Ayrshire, Scotland, and have been reported to Police Scotland and the Department of Social Work. Two 19-year-old women have since been charged.
Two 19-year-old women have since been charged after clips appearing to show a boy vaping (pictured) were shared online.
In a series of distressing video clips posted online, the baby, believed to be between one and two years old, is seen inhaling a pink vaporizer (pictured).
The clips were shared by a person who viewed the images, along with a screenshot of a Google search detailing the effects of ingesting nicotine in children, reports the Daily entry.
It says: ‘A small child can die from very small amounts of nicotine. The effects of nicotine poisoning can appear very quickly.
“If you think your child may have been exposed to nicotine, you should seek medical attention or call an ambulance immediately.”
The abhorrent video, which has been viewed thousands of times, sparked outrage online.
‘Probably not? This has made me very angry,’ said one person. Another added: “This is so, so disgusting.” Poor boy. Who does that?! The little baby deserves to be safe.
While a third person fumed: ‘This is absolutely vile. That poor child deserves better.
The clips come amid new warnings about the impact vaporizers and e-cigarettes can have.
A recent study last year revealed that schoolchildren as young as eight years old vape, and the sweet flavors and colorful packaging are reportedly appealing to children.
Tests on e-cigarettes confiscated from youth found they contained dangerous levels of lead, nickel and chromium. Some were almost ten times above the safety limits. Exposure to lead can affect brain development, while the other two metals can cause blood clotting.
MailOnline recently discovered scam vapes imitating Chupa Chups, Skittles, Jolly Rancher, Rubicon and Calypso (pictured), with branding almost identical to the sweets and drinks popular in other stores along London’s Oxford Street.
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The shocking data, compiled by a Trading Standards branch, was shared at a Lancashire county council.
It also revealed that one in six teenagers are regular vapers, almost triple the number in 2020.
Doctors fear there could be a wave of lung disease, dental problems and even cancer in the coming decades in people who adopted the habit at a young age.
In November, figures showed two dozen children had been hospitalized due to vaping in the past two years.
Rates of hospital admission for “vaping-related disorders” in under-20s overall have increased six-fold over the same period, amid a growing e-cigarette epidemic among young people.
Rates of use among teenagers have nearly doubled in a decade, prompting the government to promise a crackdown on the sale and marketing of vaporizers to minors.
Since the beginning of 2022, there have been 24 vaping-related hospitalizations of children under the age of ten.
An NHS report warned that even occasional vaping can lead to nicotine addiction and that withdrawal can lead to stress and anxiety.
Their website says: ‘Vaporizers are not for children or non-smokers. Someone who uses vaporizers may become addicted to nicotine and have difficulty quitting.
‘You can become addicted to nicotine within a few days of starting to use it, even if you only vape occasionally. Research on smoking has shown that nicotine addiction can affect mental health. “It can make you feel tired, stressed and anxious.”
Speaking about the video clips showing the boy vaping, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘Two women, both 19 years old, are the subject of a report before the Prosecutor General. The child is safe and sound.’