Of all the bedrooms in the house, children’s bedrooms tend to be the most complicated to pack for a household relocation. Children often have many toys and extensive clutter, ranging from broken crayons to homework papers and more.
Knowing which steps to take and in what order to take them makes this process less overwhelming and more productive. Involving your child in packing, decluttering, and sorting through their items before putting them into boxes is essential. Here’s what you need to know.
Get Them Involved
Your child may feel some anxiety about moving. Uncertainty for the future can weigh on a child. Getting your child involved in the moving process can give them some feeling of control while also making the process easier for you.
If your child is old enough, have them pack with you or independently. Turn packing into a game wherein you both try to pack as much as you can as quickly as you can. You can also challenge your child to pack several boxes rapidly.
Declutter
When you’re packing your child’s bedroom, it’s vital to declutter as much as possible before placing items into boxes. Decluttering can help reduce the work you must do when moving.
Most kids need their rooms decluttered occasionally anyway, as many children will have items like broken crayons, old homework assignments, and craft projects that don’t need to make the move. You can declutter with your child or do the decluttering for them while they’re in school or out of the house.
Pack a Box of Essentials
Put together a box of your child’s essentials like clothes, pajamas, toiletries, and other items. This box of essentials will come in handy on your first night in your new home, so if your child will need a book or toys to keep them busy, pack those items as well.
Pack Children’s Books in Smaller Boxes
Children’s books may seem lightweight, but hardcover books can be weighty when you stack them together in one place. Use small boxes for children’s books to help keep the weight down.
If your child has many books they no longer read, like board books they’ve outgrown, sort them out from the rest of the books and plan to give them to a charity or sell them at a garage sale.
Sort Their Clothes Before Packing
Your child probably has quite a few clothes they no longer fit into. Sort your child’s clothes before packing them into boxes. If you identify clothes you no longer need, plan to sell them or give them away.
When packing up their shoes, clean them first, removing dirt and debris. If you launder the shoes, be sure they’re completely dry before packing them away.
Photograph Box Contents
While packing your belongings, capturing some photographs of the boxes might be beneficial to provide a visual representation of their contents. The images can offer increased comfort for a child and help alleviate anxiety. If they have inquiries regarding the contents of your belongings, you can provide them with visual aids in the form of pictures. Label the boxes so the movers know where to place them at your new home.
Disassemble Furniture to Move
Disassemble your child’s furniture to get it ready for moving. Make a video of yourself doing this, so you’ll have something to refer to and won’t have difficulty putting it back together.
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