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Aldi Suganda,a 2-year-old Indonesian boy whose chain-smoking had much of the world fuming has kicked the habit. The tubby toddler of South Sumatra, who reportedly smoked 40 cigarettes a day, has broken his nicotine addiction through a 30-day rehabilitation program, the Jakarta Globe reported Thursday.

Aldi made international headlines this year, after cameras in his quiet fishing village of Musi Bbanyuasin caught the two year old happily indulging in his chain-smoking addiction. The video went viral shortly after appearing on You Tube, and sparked outrage after viewers learned that the tot already had a two-pack a day habit!

The tubby toddler got hooked on cigs when his father gave him a smoke to keep him quiet. One cigarette led to another and soon Ardi was throwing tantrums if he didn't get his tobacco fix.

After the video was released last spring, the child was placed in state custody. After receiving “Indonesia” in Indonesia’s capital, Aldi is now smoke-free.

Arist Merdeka Sirait, chairman of Indonesia's National Commission on Child Protection said,

“He has quit smoking and the most important thing is that he doesn’t ask for cigarettes anymore” .

His addiction was reportedly overcome by encouraging the boy to play with other children his age. Therapists also kept Aldi busy with activities.

Aldi’s parents have said they were previously unaware of the dangers of smoking, using the cigarettes to keep their child happy as they worked long hours at a street market.According to Earth Times, the baby's brain appears to have shrunk, and he may exhibit further health problems in the future.

The smoking baby has finally broken his nicotine addiction.