Two 19-year-old women in Ayrshire, Scotland, have been criminally charged following an online video showing a toddler using a vape device.

The child, estimated to be between one and two years old, was recorded inhaling from a vape and subsequently coughing.

Local politician Siobhian Brown has publicly expressed alarm over the incident, citing the health risks of e-cigarettes to children's developing respiratory systems.

In response to growing health concerns, the Scottish Government is moving to outlaw disposable vapes in the upcoming year.

Health experts warn that nicotine in vapes can be detrimental to brain development and the overall well-being of minors.

Police Scotland have confirmed the well-being of the child involved, yet the incident has intensified awareness of the potential hazards of vaping around young children.