Vape liquids can poison children

The key question

Nicotine liquid can cause poisoning through swallowing and through exposure involving skin or eyes. CDC notes that young children account for many poison-center reports involving e-cigarettes. Attractive flavors do not make the contents a food. Storage matters even in a home where nobody vapes in front of a child. Do not wait for an online dose calculation after a suspected exposure: the product concentration and amount may be uncertain. [1]

Separate nicotine from smoke exposure

Nicotine drives dependence, while tobacco smoke adds many toxic exposures. E-cigarettes have a different exposure profile, but aerosol is not simply harmless water. The relevant question is not only whether one product contains fewer substances than another: age, pregnancy, secondhand exposure, and continued cigarette use change the context. Avoiding initiation and supporting cessation are different conversations, and both should use clear information without blaming people who need help. [1]

Putting it into practice

Store products securely out of sight and reach; contact local poison or emergency services promptly after suspected exposure. [1]

Differences between products do not establish safety for children or during pregnancy. [1]