Ah, yes. Two of the most significant sources of stress come together for one epic headache! It’s true. Moving is consistently ranked as one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. And when it comes to the newborn, it doesn’t even take a parent to know that raising an infant is no easy task. Now you’re trying to move with a newborn! At first glance, that might seem like a task for only the most responsible, committed, and affluent parents. Well, that’s just not true. With a few tips from Safebound Moving & Storage, you’ll be able to juggle both reasonably well. It just takes some patience and planning.
Pack Early
This is a general moving tip that anyone and everyone moving should follow. The last thing you want is to scramble to pack everything the week of your move. Start weeks or even months in advance. Create an inventory of your belongings and tackle the physical part strategically. Keep things separated by rooms in the new house with boxes labeled respectively.
Find a Pediatrician in the New Town
Do this before you move. Let’s imagine a hypothetical. You spent all day directing the movers in and out of your house, driving to your new home, and then directing them again. You’re exhausted, and your baby is cranky. Suddenly, you realize s/he is developing a runny nose and a cough.
Do you want to spend all night or the entire next day finding a pediatrician that your insurance will cover or hanging out in an urgent care? Probably not. So, it’s a good idea to get a pediatrician lined up before you make the big move with your newborn. You can save yourself some time, and you can save your child a few hours of sickness if you simply plan ahead.
This hypothetical demonstrates an overall theme of moving. Those who plan exhaustively tend to have a much smoother moving experience. You can never over-plan for a move. And, sure, there might be some unexpected challenges along the way. But you’ll save yourself quite a bit of stress and confusion if you take the time to plan for as much as you can.
One Baby, One Necessity Box
This one is simple. Everything you need for your baby should be in one box you can easily and quickly access. If the baby needs something, you don’t want to search through dozens of boxes. You want to be able to open one box, grab what you need, and attend to your newborn. It’s a no-brainer but can be overlooked in the hustle and bustle of moving. Again, we reiterate that planning is everything when you’re moving, especially when you have a newborn that’s completely dependent on you.
Some things you definitely want in that box are listed below. This list will likely get longer when you start packing, but here are some essentials.
- Formula, snacks, juice, food
- Bottles, baby sippy cup with straw
- Pacifiers
- Stroller, carrier, car seat
- Bath items
- Medications, first aid kit
- Clothing
- Diapers, wipes
- Blanket, stuffed animal
- Breast pump, cooler·
Hire Trustworthy Movers
No, you can’t ignore your child for hours while you pack up the truck yourself. And, no, you can’t haul furniture and hold a baby at the same time. When you become a parent, that child becomes priority number one! If hiring a moving company seems out of your budget, do your best to save up. The exchange of cutting back on non-necessities will pay off on moving day when you realize you’ve been investing in your peace of mind!
We understand how stressful moving is. Adding a newborn to the equation seems like it’ll only compound the stress tenfold. While that can be true in many cases, it never has to be the reality if you follow these few simple tips. Remember: planning is the best thing you can do for yourself, your family, and your sanity! It’s okay to stress over every little thing if it means an easy moving experience on the day of your move. Start packing early, find a pediatrician in the new area, hire a reliable moving company, and pack a box of baby essentials! You got this!