Essentials for Kids on the Move

While I was lucky enough to experience my first move at the ripe age of eighteen, a move for children of any age can be a scary, unsure experience. I’ve seen a lot of anxious looks on the faces of our younger customers, and part of my job at All My Sons Moving & Storage is to make sure every member of the family has a safe, happy move.

There are a few things to keep in mind when moving with children. Comfort is what is at stake when changing homes. Even if you’re only moving a short distance (i.e., a local move), make sure to pack a bag for each child. Fill the bag with the comforts of home: a few favorite toys, blankets, books, CDs/MP3 player, games, a change of clothing, and snacks. Adjust the contents of the bag to include extras like a pillow and toiletries for long distance moving.

Once your family arrives at your new location, unpack a few boxes in each child’s room to personalize their new space. If you’re short on time, set up a corner with your child’s favorite items. If you move with All My Sons, our movers will set up beds. Pack clean linens in a clearly-marked box and make up the bed. It will really add a sense of comfort to a new bedroom!

Children need a lot of extra attention during a move. Establishing a sense of comfort as soon as possible after your arrival will make them feel at home.

Get Your Kids Involved in Your Move!

Many parents meet a brick wall when it comes to getting children involved in a move to Dallas. While moving is a stressful event, especially for children, there are many things you can do to get them more involved and more comfortable with your moving plans.

All My Sons Moving & Storage recommends creating a simple color-coding system to help identify box contents and made unloading a snap for your family and your local movers. Invite your kids to help create a fun, easy-to-follow coding system. And remember, you’re not limited to colors! Take a trip to your local craft store and stock up on colorful stickers with a common theme. For example, you can purchase a variety of stickers featuring animals, flowers or whatever you prefer. Let each child choose an animal, flower etc to represent their room and belongings. Add a sticker to each box in a visible location. Try to place stickers in the same corner or area of each box so the movers and your family can locate your belongings easily during the move.

If you have the time, encourage the kids to make their own box labels using colored paper or markers, scissors and tape. Cut paper into shapes or letters and tape them to moving boxes to indicate which boxes go to which rooms in your new home.

With a little creativity, you can give your children peace of mind about your move to Dallas.