Honey! I Packed My Kids!

So you are planning on relocating. Not a big deal, right? You could say so if you do not have toddlers or kids around. But if you think that managing relocation, especially packing your stuff, with kids around would be a breeze, then you are mistaken. Things could get out of control and you could end up packing your own kids if you are not careful because for them, this is a fun playground and they can hide behind your stuff. They could also damage themselves with sharp tools that are often used while handling different Packaging Materials.

You need to ensure the safety of your children, and you need to manage things in such a way that they do not add to the already existing hassles of moving. You could try to involve them in the packing process and make the entire thing a fun experience. Here are some tips that could help you to make relocation as safe and fun as possible.

Keep Plenty of Lead Time

Do not keep things till the last minute. Keep sufficient lead time and make sure that you plan things ahead of time. Start sorting out things slowly so that when the time comes to pack them up, you would not have to spend a lot of time in organizing things.

Make Sure You Keep Dangerous Materials Out of Reach

Even if you have ordered Relocation Boxes for moving your stuff safely, there are tool such as scissors, knives, etc that could be dangerous if left unattended in the hands of kids. You would not want them to hurt themselves with it. So always keep an eye out for them and the moment you see them playing around with such things, take it from them and keep them out of reach.

Involve the Kids in the Packing Process

Not every item in your house would be fragile or sensitive. Pillows, bed sheets or other things can be managed by kids and they would love to be involved in all the activities. You can even use their help in labelling the boxes. This will keep them engrossed and it would keep them out of harm’s way as well.

Get Ready to Lose Your Slumber

The best time to pack delicate stuff is when children are not around. This would be a difficult thing to manage during the day. So you could carry on your work after they have gone to sleep. But make sure that you work in silence, lest they should wake up and spoil your efforts.

Save Your Kids’ Stuff for the Last

If you pack your kids’ toys and other knick knacks, then it would be difficult to manage them. Keep their things for the last and let them play with their stuff so that you have adequate time and opportunity to organize your packages.