The Jarvii We went to Puerto Rico when O was almost 3 months old. At the time it sounded insane and daunting traveling so far with such a young person, but looking back on the trip it was probably the easiest time we’ve ever traveled with him! And it was super helpful having my mother and brother there to help out too. Here’s a picture of him napping on the beach of our resort in Rincon.
For the most part, it was easy to do many things with a baby in a stroller. It was also helpful that at the time he could sleep anywhere. Old San Juan was an excellent adventure with many things to see, especially for someone very new to the world. And Old San Juan is pretty stroller friendly. When he was awake, we strapped him in a Baby Bjorn so he could check out what was going on.
We also did the Bacardi Tour, which was also pretty stroller friendly. You have to break down the stroller when you are on the tram ride to the distillery, but then you can set it back up when you get there. O slept through the entire tour, which was perfect because we were able to enjoy it with minimal interruption. We even sampled rum!
Helpful hints about Puerto Rico. It’s like traveling to another city in the US, except they speak Spanish (they all know how to speak English too). So you can definitely find creature comforts you would expect back home. This includes formula and diapers! So we packed just enough diapers and formula to get us through traveling for a day. Once we arrived to our destination, we went to the local grocery store and stocked up on what we needed for the baby. And leave the travel crib behind if you are staying in any hotel. Most have pack n’ plays for your baby. Just call and make sure they have them, and when you check in remind them again that you need that set up ASAP. Finally, pack a lot of light cotton clothing! We were there in November and it was H-O-T, so you want breathable fabrics for your baby.
Also, before you go to Puerto Rico, ask your pediatrician about water. Some may recommend giving more formula or breastfeed more, but others might say a little water is ok. The same thing goes for sun tan lotion when they are super young.