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- Ask movers to unpack the nursery first
- Unpack as much as possible during naptimes and after bedtime
- Try to stick to the baby’s schedule as much as possible
- Have snacks and food ready to go
- Clean the house and replace air filters before moving
- Ask for help
- Focus on containing the baby
- Try to organize certain parts of the new house before the move
- Have toys and books ready
- Babyproof the new home asap
- Pack an essentials bag for your moving day
- Moving soon?
10 Tips for Unpacking With a Baby
There are few things more stressful than moving with a baby. While our little ones are absolutely adorable, they are also fairly unpredictable. This can make the unpacking process especially hard on parents. On the one hand, parents want (and need) to spend time watching their child. On the other, they need to spend time unpacking boxes in order to live a somewhat organized life. So how do you go about unpacking with a baby while also keeping your little one safe and happy? Here are our 10 tips for unpacking with a baby in a new home.
Ask movers to unpack the nursery first
Unpack as much as possible during naptimes and after bedtime
Try to stick to the baby’s schedule as much as possible
Have snacks and food ready to go
Clean the house and replace air filters before moving
Ask for help
Focus on containing the baby
Try to organize certain parts of the new house before the move
Have toys and books ready
Babyproof the new home asap
Pack an essentials bag for your moving day
Unpacking the home with a baby in tow is much easier when you have everything you need in one place. Having essentials at arm’s length will also make your first day and night in the new house much less stressful.Here’s what should be in your moving day essentials bag.
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Diaper cream
- Portable changing pad
- Several onesies and pajamas
- White noise machine
- Monitor and monitor charger
- Pacifiers and loveys for naptime
- Swaddle or sleep sack for naptime
- Several favorite toys and books
- Pack and play
Moving soon?
Unpacking with a baby will be much easier if you have professional movers to do the heavy lifting. This way you can focus on your baby and not on all of those stressful moving logistics. Fortunately, Moving.com has you covered. Our network of licensed and insured professional movers can handle all of your moving day needs, so you can focus on your little one – and not the moving day stress. Best of luck and happy moving!