1. Keep the Chaos at a Minimum
Do the best you can to have friends and family help during the packing process so your child remains living in as soothing an environment as they are usually accustomed to. If this isn’t possible, we recommend packing when your child is napping, in bed for the night, or at school.
2. Let Them Help Pack Their Items the Week Before You Move
When packing up, leave plenty of your child’s belongings out so they have enough to wear and play with the last week before the final move. Have them help with anything they can – putting their stuffed animals in a bag, boxing up their books, emptying their shoes into a box – things like that. This allows them to feel some sort of control, and they will know where all their things are and what they’re all going with them to their new home.
3. Make it Fun
Make it fun by playing music, dancing, make a game out of throwing soft items into a box, let them play in the boxes. Have them draw on and decorate the boxes their things are going in. Remind them these are THEIR boxes for their new room and this is a fun adventure!
4. Introduce Them to Your New Home Throughout the Process
Kids love surprises, but have them visit their new home as often as possible throughout the process so they get comfortable there. Show them which spaces are the kitchen, living room, their room, and yours. Help them imagine where they would like to put their bed, their toys, the TV, the kitchen table. Let them make some decisions about their belongings specifically. Showing them where their things are in the new home during the process will help them with any confusion about where things have gone as you move them from your current home to their new home.
5. Get Them Something New to Make it Exciting
Think about an item for their room that might make this move a little more exciting for them. A new bean bag or fun pillow for their bed? Maybe a new comforter they can help you pick out? A fun nightlight? Something to keep them excited for their first night in their new home. Good luck and let us know how it went!
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Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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During a difficult week with unplanned events, I had to change the date of my move last minute. Alpha was extremely accommodating & was able to reschedule … More for another day that week. Everyone from the booking team to the movers were fantastic! They truly made me feel at ease at a time that could’ve been super stressful. The team packed and handled my belongings so efficiently and with great care! If you are looking to move, do not bother calling another company.. Alpha is the only choice! -
Excellent experience with Alpha. From my initial phone call with Marc, to the assessment with Andrew, to packing and moving day, everything was top notch! … More
This is my first time having a premium moving service pack for me so I was astounded by how thorough, fast and organized the process was.
The move itself was seamless. Not a scratch on anything. They were a professional, friendly and hardworking team. They were prompt and skilled so I knew we were in good hands.
I highly recommend Alpha for even the most discerning customers. -
I researched many moving companies and felt the most comfortable and at ease with Alpha Moving. From the free virtual estimate to the completion of moving … More day, I knew my family’s move was in great hands. The movers were punctual, polite, efficient, and thorough. They made our move practically effortless. Every member of the team was kind, professional, and personable. Andrew and his team were phenomenal. Care was taken with all of the items, houses, doors, etc. I would highly recommend Alpha to anyone looking for a quality moving company.
