Is the environmental change between Miami and Puerto Rico a risk for my 3 month old?
October 20th, 2009 | by Michael |
Leslie asked:
Would it be safe to travel from Miami to Puerto Rico with my 3 month old? In Miami I have central air conditioning, windows are closed etc and in Puerto Rico there is no a/c and windows are open constantly, and higher risk of getting bitten by mosquitos. Could this drastic environmental change be too much too soon for my baby?
LEO
Would it be safe to travel from Miami to Puerto Rico with my 3 month old? In Miami I have central air conditioning, windows are closed etc and in Puerto Rico there is no a/c and windows are open constantly, and higher risk of getting bitten by mosquitos. Could this drastic environmental change be too much too soon for my baby?
LEO
4 Responses to “Is the environmental change between Miami and Puerto Rico a risk for my 3 month old?”
By DavidNH on Oct 21, 2009 | Reply
I doubt it.
By dee on Oct 25, 2009 | Reply
The heat is hard on a baby, but I would be concerned about the bug bites, mosquitos can be deadly these days. Using things like Off on a baby isn’t good either so I would put the trip off if it were me and my child.
By WIlliam B on Oct 27, 2009 | Reply
Your best bet would be to check with your doctor, however there are some conditions you may want to consider. The heat can at times become oppressive, especially in the Southern regions around Ponce. Fire ants, mosquitos and other biting insects can cause trouble and it is good to avoid the uncut portions of yards.
By beachbum7 on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
In PR we do have a/c, most of the places have them. I’m infact right now in a room with the a/c turned on. Anyways I don’t think it’s a lot of a difference, I would me more concerned about traveling in an airplane with a 3 month old, there are lots of germs because the air gets thinner at the altitude planes fly. Sometimes we get affected by Sahara dessert dust in the air but right now it’s not a problem. It’s very hot over here so bring fresh clothes but at the same time which protects him/her from mosquitos.
Have a safe trip, good luck!