How to Move With Toddlers

Moving is a temporary disruption to your normal living routine, and can add a sense of stress and chaos to your home environment until you are finally settled into your new location. When you are planning a move with toddlers, it is important to strategize exactly how to make the move successful. If you have toddlers, you most likely have a lot of toddler things that you and your child need to access, such as toys and clothes. As such, plan your move around your toddler's needs to make this transition easier.

Things You'll Need

  • Moving boxes

Instructions

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      Make a list of the items that you need to pack. Then, categorize them into groups such as furniture, clothes, linens, and kitchen. Make a special category on your list just for your toddler so you can visualize exactly what toddler items you have.

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      Prioritize your packing list. Sort the list based on what items can be packed into moving boxes first. Save your toddler's things for last, or next to last, so that your toddler is not absent any necessary items days before your official moving date.

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      Talk to your toddler about moving. Use exciting language to explain the basics of moving. Say that the move will be "fun" or "exciting," and talk to your toddler about what moving involves. Tell your toddler that some things will have to be put into a box for a little while.

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      Pack up your toddler's things with the help of your toddler. This will make your child feel involved in the process. Your toddler can show you the things that she wants you to leave out for last, and can help you put things into boxes that she doesn't want to use. Do this by showing your toddler something, such as a toy, and asking if you should put the toy in the box or leave it out. Guide your toddler through this process if your child starts leaving everything out of the boxes. If your toddler has a favorite stuffed animal, get the stuffed animal to participate, too.

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      Turn the packing process into a game. You can make piles of things that are similar and have your toddler bring you all of the items that look alike, or are the same color. Or, hide little prizes inside of the moving boxes and around the room for your toddler to find as you pack up the room.

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      Ask someone to help you. You might have a relative or friend come over and distract your toddler while you clean, organize, pack and label boxes. Packing takes a lot of time, and when you have a toddler on your hands it becomes an even longer process.

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      Finish packing your toddler's most critical belongings last, reserving those for moving day, such as diapers, sippie cups and some changes of clothes. The longer you can maintain a normal routine for your toddler at home, the better off you will be.

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