Moving house is exciting, but when you have children, moving day can feel like a completely different challenge.
Between packing their favourite toys, keeping routines as normal as possible and making sure everyone is safe, there is plenty for parents to think about.
The good news? With a little preparation, you can make moving day much calmer for the whole family.
Here are seven simple tips to help make your next house move with children as stress-free as possible.
1. Start Preparing Early
One of the best ways to reduce moving-day stress is to avoid leaving everything until the last minute. Start sorting, decluttering and packing well in advance, tackling a room at a time.
Getting children involved can also help them understand what's happening. Let them choose a few things to pack or decide which toys they want to take with them.
2. Keep Their Favourite Things Close
Moving day can be unsettling for children, especially when familiar belongings start disappearing into boxes.
Pack a separate bag for each child containing their favourite toy, snacks, a change of clothes and anything else they may need during the day. Keep these bags with you rather than loading them onto the removal van.
3. Arrange Childcare If Possible
Moving day can be busy, with removal teams carrying furniture and boxes in and out of the property.
If you have young children, arranging for a family member, friend or childcare provider to look after them for the day can make things considerably easier and, most importantly, safer.
4. Pack a Moving-Day Essentials Box
Don't pack everything away! Keep a box or bag containing the essentials you'll need as soon as you arrive at your new home.
Think toiletries, toilet roll, snacks, drinks, phone chargers, basic cleaning supplies and a few things to keep the children entertained.
5. Make Their New Room a Priority
If possible, have your children's bedroom set up early. Having familiar bedding, favourite toys and a few recognisable belongings around can help make the new house feel like home much quicker.
Clearly labelling boxes with their destination room can also make unpacking easier and help your removal team know exactly where everything needs to go.
6. Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
Packing an entire family home is a huge job, particularly when you're also looking after children.
Appleyard’s offers flexible packing options, from supplying packing materials for those who prefer to pack themselves through to part-packing and full professional packing services.
Taking some of the work off your shoulders can give you more time to concentrate on your family and the other important parts of your move.
7. Have a Plan for the Unexpected
Moving dates don't always go exactly as planned. If there is a delay between leaving your old property and moving into your new home, having somewhere secure to store your belongings can take away a lot of pressure.
Appleyard’s offers flexible short- and long-term storage at it’s facility, meaning your belongings can be stored securely until you're ready for them.
Make Your Family's Move Easier with Appleyard’s
Moving house with children doesn't have to mean moving day chaos. With a little forward planning, some help from family and friends, and the right removal company, you can make the experience much more manageable.
At Appleyard’s, we've been helping families across Hull and East Yorkshire move home for more than 30 years. From professional removals and packing services to secure storage, we can help take care of the practical side of your move leaving you more time to focus on settling your family into their new home.
Planning a house move in Hull or East Yorkshire?
Get in touch with Appleyard’s today for a free estimate and let our experienced team help make your move as simple and stress-free as possible.
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