Moving is never easy, but things can quickly become more complicated when you have children. Not only might you need to worry about your kids changing schools and adjusting to a new place, but you’ll also need to coordinate packing and getting all their stuff to your new home.
Fortunately, no matter the age of your children, you can follow some practical tips to make packing up their bedrooms a lot easier and more efficient when making a household move.
1. Get Your Children Involved
First, get your kids involved in the process as much as possible. Even toddlers and young children can play a role in packing their belongings for a move—and doing so can help them better understand the entire process.
Depending on the age of your children, you’ll want to decide how much autonomy to give them when it comes to packing. Teens and older children may be able to completely pack their rooms themselves (perhaps with guidance on protecting fragile items), whereas smaller kids will undoubtedly need more help. Either way, more hands make for lighter (and faster) work!
2. Declutter and Purge as You Go
Over the years, there’s a good chance that your kids have accumulated some toys, clothes, books, and other items that they no longer use or need. While packing for a move is a great time to declutter and get rid of some of these items so you can start fresh in your new place.
As you help your child pack their room, create piles of things you might want to donate, sell, or even throw in the trash. Selling unwanted items before the move can also be a great way to bring in some extra pocket change that may come in handy for things such as the first carry-out meal in your new place.
3. Don’t Forget Essentials Boxes
As you pack your children’s bedrooms, designate a box or suitcase for essentials—things they’ll need access to as soon as you arrive at your new place.
An essentials box should include at least one change of clothes, pajamas, toiletries, and any chargers they may need for such devices as tablets or cell phones.
4. Know How to Pack Common Kids’ Items
How do you pack some specific items in your kids’ rooms? Check out these tips:
- Books – are heavy, so pack them in smaller boxes and keep spines facing upward to minimize damage.
- Clothes and shoes – Make moving a breeze by using wardrobe boxes for clothes hanging in your kids’ closets. Make sure shoes have their own designated box to avoid soiling items.
- Toys – Remove batteries (where applicable) and separate hard from soft toys. Wrap any fragile toys in bubble wrap or packing paper to minimize damage.
As you can see, there are many tips you can keep in mind to make packing your kids’ rooms easier. Hire professional movers to relocate everything to your new place. Get in touch to request your free moving quote today!