Moving House With Children

We understand that when you’ve got a young family moving can be both a joy and a nightmare, especially when moving house with children. Moving to a property that provides more space, an environment to keep everyone happy and suits expanding numbers is ideal. But getting there when you’re trying to juggle a million other things can be very stressful. That’s why we’re here to help! We can take on as much or as little of the strain as you want us to. We can help suggest the most cost-effective services to balance out your need for help and your budget.

Our long-standing and experienced crews understand the stresses of moving. Their aim is to do everything they can to make moving day easy for you and your family. They enjoy what they do and their greatest satisfaction is a happy customer settled in their new home.

Packing Services

Packing services are a great way to make sure your move happens as speedily as possible and may cost less than you think. Living amongst boxes, trying to find time to sort through everything, pack and knowing what to leave out until last can make the weeks running up to the move a real challenge! Having us do your packing for you can mean that you can go from living as normal in one house to living as normal in another in as little as a single day.

If your move needs to take longer than a day we can help make sure that the inconvenience and upheaval are best kept to a minimum. Things such as making sure your beds and essentials are at the right property when you need them. Making sure that things are assembled, items you need easy access to are available and everything is clearly labelled are very important.

Whatever help you need to make your move go smoothly, we’re here. Our move consultations and quotes are free and there’s no obligation, so get in touch with us to find the right move service for you.

Moving House With a Baby

• Pack the baby’s things that are used on a daily basis separately. Transport them with you rather than in the removal lorry, and make sure to point out that these items aren’t to be loaded. Better still, put them in the car before the removals crew arrive. That way they are handy whenever you need them.
• If you can get some help looking after the baby on move day, do! Even an extra pair of hands may help so you can concentrate and get yourselves set up and settled quickly.
• If you’re moving to a new area and don’t have social connections yet do some research on mother and baby groups so you can get to know other mums and babies. Finding new friends and connections can make settling into a new area much easier.
• Get the baby’s room set up quickly so they are surrounded with familiar things and a calm environment to help them settle easily in new surroundings.

Moving House With a Toddler

• Pack the things that keep them happy handy on move day (favourite toys, snacks, comforters). Carry them with you or give your child a little backpack so they can keep hold of their own things for whenever they want them.
• Keep anything you’ll need quickly in the new home separate. Ask the removal company to load it last and unload it first. Things like stair gates and safety essentials will need to be unpacked and put in place quickly before letting the kids run loose!
• Don’t forget to talk to them about the move! They’ll understand a change is happening and helping them prepare emotionally will help them with the transition.
• Try to arrange childcare for move day.  It will be a lot less stressful for you worrying about their safety (With open doors and furniture moving around).
• Don’t forget to arrange childcare in your new area if you’re moving to a new town. Remember many nurseries or pre-schools can have waiting lists so it’s a good idea to plan early.

What can you do for your children when moving house?

Some children like to know what the new area can offer. Provide them with leaflets about local clubs and facilities. Avoid trying to tell them they will prefer the new house and the new area. This is something they will have to find out for themselves. Older children can have a more active role in perhaps decorating their room. Try to accommodate their decorating ideas, or give them some home decorating books. This may encourage them to come up with some creative ideas.

Even a very young child needs to say goodbye to an area. Help the child make a scrapbook of their old area. Fill it with pictures of friends, places they like and photographs of their old house. The scrapbook shows the children that you value their feelings. They may forget their old house quicker than you might think once they get into a new routine and make new friends.

We hope you have found our tips for moving house with children useful. Please contact us on 01795 535666 to discuss your move in Kent.