When Second Hand Is No Bargain:

Family Facts about Second Hand Smoke.

For most parents, the safety of their children is a top priority. They childproof their homes with safety locks and electrical outlet covers. They keep all dangerous household supplies out of their children’s reach – both in the home and the garage. Prescription and over the counter drugs are safely tucked away in medicine cabinets out of their children’s reach.

What they may not understand is their children are in danger every day from exposure to second-hand smoke in the home.

Here are some tips for smokers who want to limit the impact of second-hand smoke on their friends and family:

• Try to make your home smoke free. If you can't quit, smoke outside. Cigarette smoke can stay for hours in a room, even if a window is open.
• Don’t smoke when there are other people in your car. It’s one of the most airtight places you can find, giving the smoke nowhere to escape.
• If you’re visiting a restaurant where smoking is allowed, sit at a table with your family in the non-smoking area. Then slip away once or twice for a break when you need to.
• Be especially careful around children, pregnant women, and those who have heart disease and breathing problems. For your sake, and the sake of others, try to make your home smoke-free.

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