![Forty percent of children are exposed to tobacco smoke each day – often in their own home. The lingering chemicals can also be present in on furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing and other places in their household. This contact presents additional risks and is often referred to as third-hand smoke exposure. (Courtesy photo, Sanders County)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/0610%20loc%20VP%20tobacco%20prevention_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Forty percent of children are exposed to tobacco smoke each day – often in their own home. The lingering chemicals can also be present in on furniture, carpet, drapes, clothing and other places in their household. This contact presents additional risks and is often referred to as third-hand smoke exposure. (Courtesy photo, Sanders County)
June 10, 2020
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June 10, 2020 3:39 p.m.
When Mom lights up, baby ‘smokes’ too
“Jenny smokes two packs a day. So does her mom.”