Moving Day Essentials- Prepare to avoid hassle

Whether you are moving two blocks away or across the state borders, there are a few items that you need on the moving day and upcoming days. It is important to keep hydrated and energetic so don’t forget to carry snacks and water. Here is a list of items that you don’t want to forget-

• Water bottle
• Snacks
• First Aid kit
• Tool bag
• Garbage bags
• Paper towels
• Phone chargers
• Medicines
• Batteries
• Flashlight and Lightbulbs
• Cleaning supplies
• Cash/chequebook
• Documents – ID proofs, Aadhar Card, Driver’s License
• Keys to the new house

These are some essentials that should go in the moving day survival kit. However, other items from each room should be packed for the moving day and coming days. Let’s start packing essentials from each room of the house-

• Toiletries
• Towel
• Soap
• Cleaning supplies
• Emergency medication

• A pair of clothes
• Bedsheets
• Comforter
• Phone chargers
• Curtains

• Laptop
• Charger for electronic devices
• Extension cords

Moving with children, you should be more precise while packing. Moving is difficult for kids emotionally and sometimes physically. But you ensure they will remain calm and happy on the moving day. It will help you minimize your stress and focus on the move. Start packing a bag of essentials for kids –

• Child’s blanket
• A pair of clothes
• Medicines
• Stuffed toys
• Diapers and Wipes
• Snacks
• Water
• Juice or other beverages
• Shoes
• Favourite books
• Colour books and colours
• Activity books or toys

Apart from the items mentioned in previous lists, there are a few things you might need after moving into the new house.

• Light bulbs
• Old newspapers
• Shelf liners
• Clothes for dusting
• Bedding
• Trash bags

So, you packed all these items and ready to load? Did you label these boxes? If not, start labeling each box or bag if there are multiple. If you have packed items from two rooms in one box or bag, label it accordingly. This will allow easy unpacking and you might not feel worried after moving in.

This essential kit is a huge help on the moving day, after moving into the new house, and even for a few days after the move. It will save you time, and money and save you from stress. While packing these boxes, take notes from each family member, and do not forget to pack the essential items if any left. This box of important items generally does not go on the moving truck. But if you are moving locally, then they can be loaded on the moving truck at the last moment. Otherwise, the box of essentials will go with you in your car.