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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- New parents Orlando and Krystal Berrios say they can never do too much when it comes to protecting six-month old Elena. "The car seat, the cribs, there is always someone around her. We never leave the baby alone," they said.
They have safety measures that even extend to the air she breaths. "It's the most important. There is nothing else more important than her safety to us. Even walking out of the store and having that smoke blow in her face worries us," she said.
Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke have a higher risk of chest and ear infections, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome. And those risks are multiplied inside of a car.
"Smoking with the air-condition on and windows up is really dangerous for children. They are growing and their lung capacity is not the same as an adult. So it's an even more dangerous situation," said Harry Reagan from Tobacco-Free Jacksonville.
"You don't think it lasts, but the smoke and all the chemicals with the awkward odors last such a long time. And that is still going into their lungs hours after you blow out the cigarette," said Krystal.
Several states, including California, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Maine have made it illegal for parents to smoke while there are children in their cars.
Smoke-free cars saves children - Action News Jacksonville
They have safety measures that even extend to the air she breaths. "It's the most important. There is nothing else more important than her safety to us. Even walking out of the store and having that smoke blow in her face worries us," she said.
Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke have a higher risk of chest and ear infections, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome. And those risks are multiplied inside of a car.
"Smoking with the air-condition on and windows up is really dangerous for children. They are growing and their lung capacity is not the same as an adult. So it's an even more dangerous situation," said Harry Reagan from Tobacco-Free Jacksonville.
"You don't think it lasts, but the smoke and all the chemicals with the awkward odors last such a long time. And that is still going into their lungs hours after you blow out the cigarette," said Krystal.
Several states, including California, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Maine have made it illegal for parents to smoke while there are children in their cars.
Smoke-free cars saves children - Action News Jacksonville