With smoking, your baby has a greater risk of:
- SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants).
- Poor lung function, asthma, croup, bronchitis, bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
- Glue ear, middle ear disease and impaired hearing.
- Meningococcal .
Long-term effects may include slower growth, learning problems and behavioural problems.
If you need help quitting, talk with your healthcare professional or Quitline on 13 78 48.