Process & Practical

Moving house with kids: how to make the day work

Practical, no-nonsense tips from a team that has done this a few thousand times.

John, Halton Removals30 January 20265 min read

Kids on moving day are stressed even when they don't show it. A few small things help a lot.

Plan their day

If possible, send them to a grandparent or friend for the actual move. If not, give the older ones a job (labelling boxes, walking the dog) and the younger ones a quiet corner with a tablet.

Pack their room last, unpack it first

On the other end, get their beds up and their toys out before anything else. Familiar things in a strange house help everyone sleep that first night.