Moving a house
can be hectic and frustrating for any normal individual, especially when you
are moving to another state. Successful move involve proper planning and coordination
with moving companies who can help you relocate. It takes lots of time and
efforts to find moving companies, compare quotes, screen moving companies
profile and finally moving. Amidst all
of these, if you have a baby or a little kid, then it’s going to be even more frustrating.
Taking care of all the coordination and taking care of your baby or a kid at
the same time is indeed not easy. But, you know what, there are ways to move
with a baby and that’s what I am going to help you with in today post. If you
are moving house with a baby and you are not sure how to plan and move without
hassles, then here’s the post you don’t want to miss out.
Best tips and things to do when moving house with a baby
When you are
moving house with a baby or a little kid, you can’t afford to take things for granted.
Right from ensuring that you good reach on time, to taking care of your baby
all through the process, you can’t take it lightly.
Can you
imagine a situation when your goods are packed, movers have picked and
transported your goods, you have reached your new house, but the goods are
still in transit? How do you plan to handle the situation? What’ll happen if
the goods are delayed by another 3-4 days, and what if it’s a winter season?
But the, no
one said moving a house is easy, especially when you have a baby or a little
kid and you all are moving to a different state. But, with proper planning and
strategies, you can make your move smoother and hassle-free to a great extent. If
you are planning to move to another state, and you are looking tips and idea to
move with a baby or a little kid, then continue reading this post.
Best tips and things to do when moving house with a baby
If you are
moving house with a baby, then just remember that the little ones are immature,
so they are not going to understand your problems. Most of the time, they are going
to act impatiently and throw tantrums adding to your irritation. It’s natural
to get angry, but you have to keep your cool, and handle the situation well. If
you get angry and shout on your little ones, then the situation is not going to
improve, rather it may worsen.
As far as
your babies are concerned, you need to keep them happy by feeding them on time
and by making them sleep on time. And at other times, you simply have to keep
them engaged.
Each one of
us has got certain needs and basic requirements. Similarly, babies and little
kids also have their own childish needs. The only difference is that we can
take care of our needs on our own but they can’t.
You, being
the parent have to take care of their likes and dislikes and needs and if you
are able to do so correctly, trust me, you will have no issues in moving house
with a baby or a kid.
Taking care
of the likes and dislikes of a baby does not necessarily mean fulfilling all
their demands. But, what you got to do is to give them the needed importance
and attention which they want, instead of ignoring them.
There are many
such small things that can help moving house with a baby much easier.
If you are
moving house with a baby, and you want to move without hassles, then make sure
to not disrupt your baby’s normal daily routine. One of the most vital things
that you need to keep in mind while planning a move with your baby is, no
matter what, you should not disrupt their normal everyday routine.
Irrespective
of whether you’re busy sorting, packing and coordinating with moving team, you can’t
forget to feed your little one on time.
Babies love
their routine so any kind of disruption can make them cranky. To avoid any such
situation, please maintain the routine which they are accustomed to. And, as
far as planning and preparing for the relocation is concerned, you can utilize
their daytime or early nighttime sleep hours to get your work done.
That may put
a little extra pressure on you because you may have to wake till late at night.
Talk to them
Toddlers
love to get importance and so when you are discussing about moving with your
kids, they may feel excited and be ready to help and co-operate with you in the
process. This will automatically make them feel important and hence they will
not disturb you.
In fact,
discussing with them about the move will not just put them at ease, but it will
also make them help your little one know what to expect from you during that
time.
However,
while talking to them about the move, make sure you keep things simple for them
and make the whole prospect of relocating from your old home to the new one
very fun and exciting. Trust me; it is going to take a lot of hassles away from
the process of moving with a baby.
Involve them
Once you have discussed about the move with your kid, it is important that you involve them in the process. Your kid cannot plan things, but you can make him do his packing. There are many ways to make packing fun for kids and you can actually use these tricks to make the whole moving process easier. They will remain engaged with the tasks and responsibilities that you have given them, while you get free time to look at other pressing tasks.
Use moving services
The confusion of doing it yourself vs hiring movers and packers is obvious. If you are unsure about whether to use moving service by a professional relocation company or do it on your own, then let me help you. Do it yourself move will work when you are moving to a nearby neighborhood and you have just a few household goods to pack and move.
But if you are moving house with a baby, you should rather use professional moving service than struggling with the process of self move.
Hiring a
packer and mover will lessen your burden and worries to a great extent. So, at
least give it a thought before taking a call.
Ask for help from friends and family
One of the
other tips I would like to share on moving house with a baby or a little kid is
that, ask for help. You should not hesitate to ask for help from friends and
extended family without hesitation. This is actually very much needed on moving
day. Well, this is because, in all probability, the situation is going to be a
little chaotic on that day and it’s not going to be easy handling it all alone.
Even if you
have a professional moving company on board to help you, you need to be present
with them end to end in order to guide them on what to pack and what not to.
And handling a baby on your own may be a little difficult, so if a friend can
help, then you should ask for help.
However, if
you do not have any such close ones around from whom you can ask for help, then
consider a babysitter to make things easier for you. I am sure you won’t regret
this decision.
Pack and keep baby’s essentials with yourself
If you are
moving house with a baby, and you have a moving company to help you, then you
should avoid packing the baby belongings first. But make sure you unpack them
first once you have relocated.
Now this is
really important to note because many people think of packing the belongings of
their little one in the beginning. But, that is wrong because the last thing
you will want to do is to start hunting for their toys, pacifiers etc. right
before the move.
Instead, it
is best to pack those belongings at the end, and even better if you keep most
of them in a separate box and label the box. In this way, it will be easier for
you to find your kid’s belongings in emergency at the time of unpacking.
In fact, I
would recommend you to keep some of the important items like for example,
foods, toys, pacifiers, blankets, diapers, medicines, extra clothes etc. along
with you in the car. In all probability, you will need them during the journey.
However,
when it is about unpacking the boxes after reaching your new home, make sure
you unpack your baby’s belongings first and rearrange them. This is because
putting together the nursery quickly will create a familiar environment for your
little one and hence it will become easier for them to get adjusted to the new
place.
Keep calm
Do remain
calm during the move and carry essential items for babies with yourself. Little
kids are keen observers and if they see you panic during the move, they will
automatically become impatient. And, if they are so anxious from the beginning,
they may throw a lot of tantrums and not eat or sleep properly causing unnecessary
trouble to you. So, if you want them to remain calm, the very first thing that
you need to do is to stay calm yourself.
Start traveling early
You never
know what happens on the road, so it is advisable that you start the journey
early during the day. This is because relocating with your little one during
the night is not that safe. Daytime is always safer while travelling on road.
However, for fixing the time, you must also check the weather forecast and
accordingly plan.
Also, keep
updates about the condition of the roads before taking a route, especially if
you are traveling by car. By any chance, if any road is blocked or is under any
construction which may delay the journey, then do enough study about the other
safe and alternate routes, so that you can avoid any kind of disruption during
the journey.
Dress up your kids according to weather
If you are
about to relocate to your new home and you got to make a long journey, then
make sure you dress up your little one with comfortable clothes, s per the
weather conditions. If you are journeying during summer, then the baby dress
must be light and soothing. But if you are travelling during winter, then make
sure he/she is properly protected from the cold. Also, make it a habit to carry
a couple of extra clothes (or many based on travel duration) for your baby
during the journey. I bet you will require them some way or the other while
travelling.
Ensure the new house is kid friendly
Once you
have already decided that you will shift to your new home, just be a little
sure that your new space is entirely safe for your little one. In other words,
make your home baby-proof before you relocate there.
Here are
some things that you need to note:
The
electrical outlets must be covered.
Make
sure the choking hazards like the packing materials and cords are out of the
reach of your child.
Use
safety gates to block all of the staircases and other dangerous portions of
your home.
Use
child-resistant locks on cabinets and drawers mainly those containing
medications and chemicals products.
The
heavy furniture e.g. dressers, book shelves etc. must be anchored to the wall.
Over to you
Moving house
with a baby or a little kid is not going to be easy, especially when you don’t
have a big family. Taking care of baby and looking after all the chores of
packing and moving can be hectic and frustrating at times.
But, there
are many small little things that can help you get it right. I have already discussed
about many such tips and hacks that should help you move house with a bay or
with little kids.
Moving
without hassles is all about proper planning and when you plan everything well then
moving is going to be that difficult.
Have you
relocated with a baby or a little kid? How do you think one should plan and
what to do to make the move stress-free? Share your tips and hacks by
commenting below.
Here’s wish
you a safe and hassle-free house moving.
