Month: December 2022

Moving is exciting but challenging. If you are relocating with an infant in tow, you face a unique set of challenges. Here are some tips to make your relocation with your infant easier.

Check with Your Pediatrician

If your baby is a newborn, check with your pediatrician to find out when moving is safe for both mother and infant. Every child and woman is different.

Your pediatrician can also provide tips on keeping your baby happy during a long car or plane ride. They can also help you find a pediatrician in your new location and transfer your medical records.

Allow Time for Snuggles

Infants want attention. Take time to play with your infant and provide hugs. Remember also that routines are vital for infants. Try to keep feeding time and sleep times the same.

Use Childcare

You can do some of your packing during the baby’s sleep times. However, chances are, you’ll need someone to watch your infant while you finish packing, especially as the moving day looms closer.

Ask your professional mover about their packing services to help with that task. Often, the cost is less than you expect, especially if professional packing gives you more time with your baby.

Pack Baby’s Things Last

Pack the items in the baby’s room at the last minute. Then, unpack and set up those items first when you arrive at your new home. Try to keep the nursery arrangement as near as possible to the set-up in the old house.

Examine the crib for any loose hardware or broken parts.

Pack An Essentials Kit

You’re used to packing a baby bag for everywhere you go. In this case, however, you’ll want to pack essentials for as long as three days or longer if your move is long-distance. So keep the baby’s essentials kit with you.

Items to pack include

• Diapers, wipes, and plenty of plastic bags for used ones
• Baby food and formula
• Breast pump if you need one
• A cooler for milk
• A favorite toy
• Clothes
• Pajamas
• Sippy cups, bottles, and pacifiers
• Infant car seat
• Bath needs
• Stroller and carrier
• First aid kid and thermometer
• Your old pediatrician’s phone number in case you have questions

Baby Proof Your New Home

Ensure your new home is safe for your baby. While they might not be crawling yet, that milestone will come before you know it! Check out your home through your baby’s perspective — crawl through it on your hands and knees.

Look to see which items you can reach and remove any hazards.

Install gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. Secure furniture to the walls. Check all your alarms and detectors to ensure they are in working order. SafeKids Worldwide offers a home safety checklist.

Be Mindful When Unpacking

Remember to consider medicine safety by securing all your medicines immediately after unpacking. Also, be careful to lock up or store paints, cleaning products, and other hazardous materials away from your baby’s reach when unpacking them.

Pro Movers Help Along the Way

Professional movers can help make your day go smoothly. In addition, they can provide packing tips or assistance. Contact us today for a free quote.

So, you need to move your office. Perhaps your company has grown, and you need a larger space. Or, your business has changed slightly, and you need a different type of space. Whatever the reason, you can begin again in a new space.

Here are some things to remember when choosing a new office space.

1. Location

You’ll want to consider clients and employees when choosing the ideal location. Generally, you’ll want a site accessible by highway and public transportation, close to suppliers, and ample parking.

Company culture may also be a factor in choosing office space. For example, if your company culture is to celebrate the completion of projects or new business frequently, you should be close to restaurants. Or, if you allow your employees to bring their pets to work, is the building accommodating to that need?

2. Budget

Your budget will be a significant factor in where you can relocate. Prime locations tend to have expensive price tags. Therefore, you’ll want to be sure you’ll benefit enough from the area to be worth the investment. Also, you want to ensure you’ll still be able to set aside money for future projects, office renovations, and your commercial mover.

3. Image

Your location is a part of your brand. You’ll want to send a consistent message. For instance, if your clientele is affluent, you’ll want an elegant office space. Or, If you’re a nonprofit, you might want a functional space that is more understated, and the rent isn’t too high.

4. Space and Layout

Your office should be functional and help you streamline operations. It also should be a comfortable place for your employees and clients.

Begin by asking employees what they want in the space; they may have ideas you’ve never considered. About 87 percent of workers want their employers to offer workplace wellness benefits, for example. According to Forbes, some benefits might be workout rooms, ergonomic seating, and healthy lunch options. In addition, some offices with cubicles instead of desks offer a private place where employees can briefly go to make personal phone calls or have uninterrupted time for projects.

Consider the functions that take place in your office. Look for a space with room for each role, such as collaborative, meeting, and personal spaces. Also, consider specialty rooms, such as a media theater or reception area. Finally, determine your storage needs.

5. Comfort and Aesthetics

You want to choose a space that requires minor renovation or, at the very least, one with the overall structure you need for maximum creativity and productivity. High ceilings tend to promote innovative thinking, for example. Sunlight makes people happier and improves employee sleep. An interior designer can make suggestions about your space.

6. Health and Safety

Your new office must meet all the safety and health requirements. Ensure the office has excellent air quality and ventilation, low noise and popper acoustics, and proper lighting inside and out.

Contact a Commercial Mover

Once you’ve found your office space, contact us, your commercial mover. We can help ensure your office move goes smoothly.