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Moving is stressful enough, but adding a baby to the mix is a whole different ball game. Without proper planning, your move could become an unmanageable nightmare.
That doesn’t need to happen if you plan how you’ll travel with a newborn. When you prevent unnecessary stress, you can look forward to the memories you and your child get to create together at your new home. Here are some tips to make that a reality.
Make a List of Essentials
You’ll see the word “planning” a lot in this article—it’s a key part of a smooth move. Whether it’s to another state or a local move, make sure you’re prepared. If you know what you’re doing ahead of time, you can nip anxiety in the bud. You’ll have fail-safes to fall back on in case anything goes a little haywire—which tends to happen with young children.
Stated by Arlington movers, make a list of essentials including diapers, wipes, blankets, toys, and a breast pump or extra formula. Pack them into an easily accessible place so you can get to them with a moment’s notice during your travels. Always pack spares of your most vital supplies so you can feel confident knowing you and your baby are covered, no matter what happens.
What to Do Before and After the Move
Aim to pack while the baby is asleep, entertained in a safe play area, or temporarily away with trusted loved ones so you can get more done without having to worry about them. Each responsibility deserves your undivided attention. Once you’ve organized, packed up your old home, gathered your child’s belongings, and arrived at your new home, baby-proof the house as soon as you can.
Prioritize this before you get too far into the weeds setting up your house or apartment, unless it’s setting up the nursery. Don’t wait until you’re fully unpacked to secure dangerous areas, as this can open you up to accidents. Put safety covers over electrical outlets, block stairways with gates, and move choking hazards out of reach.
You may also want to consider child locks for the kitchen cabinets or blocking off the kitchen altogether. Once they start crawling or walking—which, trust us, will happen before you know it—that room quickly becomes the scariest place in the house for a parent.
Enjoy Life With Your New Baby, Together in Your New Home
Now that you’ve made your lists and checked them twice—your to-do lists, that is—your move, even with a baby, should be a breeze. You’ve developed your strategy ahead of time, so your experience can be calm and enjoyable instead of unpleasant, rushed, and worrisome. With everything planned out, there’s nothing left to do except get excited about this adventure ahead of you.
