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Moving Tips with Children and Pets

A move can be a disrupting event for a child.

Be sure you talk to your children about the move.

Here are a few ideas to get your child involved and ease the adjustment:

  • Give your kids crayons and markers (age appropriate) and help them decorate their moving boxes.
  • Help them pack some of their toys and belongings in the special box (ones they decorated!)
  • On moving day, keep a few special toys handy.
  • Pets are an important part of the family and their safety and well being should be considered in advance of any major move.
  • If travelling long distance, take your pet to the veterinarian for an exam before your move.
  • Keep copies of your pet's health documents in a safe place with other important documents.

When traveling with your pet by air:

  • Book a direct flight if possible to reduce confinement time
  • Let your pet get accustomed to its kennel in advance.

When traveling by car with your pet:

  • Don't feed your pet for several hours before the trip.
  • Pack fresh water and stop frequently
  • Never leave a pet unattended in a car - even for a short time!

Pre-Move Tips

  • Check out your new neighborhood - shops, schools, theaters, life styles.
  • It’s never too early to find out about your new home.
  • Will your new home be ready? If not, arrange temporary storage.
  • Start making up your change of address list, arrange to have mail forwarded.
  • Agree on a termination date for electricity, gas, oil, telephone and other main suppliers.
  • Check all electrical goods will they work in the new home?
  • Do you still have the original boxes for your electrical goods?
  • Round up personal documentation marriage/birth certificates, driving licenses, passports and so on. Keep these important documents with you as needed.
  • Clear out unwanted goods and hold a garage sale, donate them to a local charity or arrange to have Tri-state One Rate Movers haul away any unwanted rubbish.
  • Start running down freezer stocks.
  • Prepare a packing timeline. Stick to it and pace your packing well in advance, pack a few boxes a day.
  • Do not underestimate how long it takes to pack everything.

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