10 Tips for a Successful Move With Young Children

Moving with young children can be a stressful time. However, to keep everyone as happy and comfortable as possible, preparing well and learning to minimize the potential disruption of moving while you have small children in the house is essential. From packing toys and books in advance to having plenty of snacks and activities at your new house.

These ten tips will help ensure your move with young children goes as smoothly as possible!

Getting Ready

The most important thing you can do to ensure a successful move with young children is to get them involved and excited about the process. Sit down with them a few weeks before the move and explain what will happen. Help them understand that they will be living in a new house and going to a new school, but that everyone in the family will still be together.

If possible, take them to see the new house before the move so they can start getting familiar with their new surroundings. And they start packing up their things together, letting them choose which items they want to take with them and which ones they want to leave behind. This will help them feel like they have some control over the situation.

Set Up Cribs

Having your child’s crib set up before you move is essential, so they have a comfortable place to sleep. You’ll also want to ensure that any new crib meets safety standards. 

Here Are a Few Tips to Help You Set Up Your Child’s Crib:

1. Choose the correct location. You’ll want to choose a spot in the room that is away from windows and doors.
2. Make sure the mattress is firm. Your child will get the support they need from a firm mattress, and they won’t sink into the crib.
3. Assemble the crib according to the instructions. This will ensure that the crib is sturdy and safe for your child.
4. Place the mattress in the crib and put it on the fitted sheet.

Establish Routines

Moving is already a big adjustment for kids, so do your best to keep their routines as consistent as possible. That means maintaining the same bedtime, mealtimes, and other daily rituals they’re used to. If you can stick to their routine as much as possible, it will help reduce stress and anxiety for everyone involved.

Unpack Quickly

If you’re moving with young children, it’s essential to unpack as quickly as possible so they can feel settled in their new home. 

Here Are a Few Tips to Help You Get Unpacked Quickly and Efficiently:

1. Begin by unpacking the essentials first—items like clothing, toiletries, and bedding. This will help your family feel more comfortable while unpacking the rest of the house. Additionally, these items take up less space than other things that may be packed away temporarily. 
2. Unpack the room where you’ll spend most of your time last.
3. Keep an eye on how much energy your kids have throughout the day. If they seem worn out, take a break and come back later to finish unpacking another room.
4. Avoid packing too many things at once to avoid overwhelming parents; time management is essential!

Keep Kids Entertained

If you’ll move with young children, keeping them entertained throughout the process is essential. 

Here Are Some Tips to Make Sure Your Move With Young Children Is As Smooth As Possible for Everyone Involved

• Prepare gifts or activities at the new house so kids have something to look forward to when they arrive (or ask if there are things that kids might like in advance) 
• Pack up one room at a time and limit children’s access, so they don’t get overwhelmed by all of the changes happening simultaneously 
• Offer lots of hugs and reassurance and try not to argue or stress out too much in front of your little ones; this can be very hard on both parents and kids.

Have Fun While Packing

Even though packing can be a pain, it doesn’t have to be all work and no play. 

Here Are Some Tips to Make Packing Fun for the Whole Family:

1. Make a game out of it: See who can pack the most boxes in an hour or who can pack the heaviest box. Include prizes that the children will enjoy when they reach their new home. The best way to distract your kids from being anxious about moving is to keep them busy with games like this. Kids love playing games, giving them something productive to do while the adults take care of business.
2. Another way to keep kids busy is by ensuring there are plenty of toys at the new house before move day arrives, so they won’t feel sad or homesick on move day. 

Get Kids Involved

One way to ensure your kids are happy during a move is to involve them in the process as much as possible. For example, let them help pack their belongings or pick out new paint colors for their bedrooms. This will help them feel like they’re a part of the change and not just along for the ride.

Attitude Is Everything

When it comes to moving with young children, attitude is everything. If you approach the situation with a positive outlook, your children will likely follow suit. 

Here Are a Few Tips to Help Make the Transition As Smooth As Possible.

Provide each child with their own special box filled with their favorite items from home (toys, clothes, and books). Let them pack these items themselves and give them something they can’t live without from home (a favorite blanket or stuffed animal) to keep close by at night. 

Next, plan some fun activities for when you arrive at the new house—some of our favorites include making a welcome sign on a poster board in the front yard and giving each child their room once they’re unpacked.

Say Goodbye to Your Old House

Before you move, it’s essential to sit down with your kids and explain what’s happening. Help them understand that they’ll be living in a new house soon, and say goodbye to your old house together. Let them know it’s okay to be sad, but remind them of all the happy memories you’ve made there.

If possible, take a last walk through your old home together and point out some of your favorite things about it.

Help Your Kids to Stay in Touch with Friends

Moving can be tough on kids, especially if they have to leave friends behind. However, you can do a few things to help ease the transition and help your kids stay in touch with their friends:

• Please encourage them to send cards or email letters to their friends at the new house.
• Keep a list of all their friends’ phone numbers (along with mom’s) so that it is always handy when they want to call or text.
• Schedule regular playdates and sleepovers with nearby children so they feel connected while adjusting to life in the new community.

Final Thoughts

Keep these tips in mind if you’re planning a move with young children! Being prepared and organized can ensure a smooth transition for your whole family. And if you’re looking for help with your move, contact Signature Properties Group today or visit our website; we would be happy to assist you in any way possible.