How to Eliminate the Stress of House Removals When You Have Children or Pets

Moving to a new home can already bring a lot of stress. Between packing and changing your address, you have a lot to deal with. When you add children or pets to your list of responsibilities, a house removal can become even more stressful.

Use the following tips to help eliminate the stress of removals when you have children or pets.

Pack an Overnight Bag for Everyone

When moving to a new home, you should pack an overnight bag for yourself. It should include one or two changes of clothes, toiletries, and anything else that you will need immediate access to.

Along with packing your own overnight bag, you should pack a bag for your kids and/or pets. For your kids, pack clothes, bathroom stuff, and a few toys or books to keep them entertained. For your pets, pack enough food for several days, their bedding, and any other essential items.

By packing these items, you do not need to worry about unpacking immediately. You can relax and enjoy your new space before opening boxes and putting things away.

Get a Friend or Family Member to Watch Your Pets

You can also reduce some of the stress of house removals by getting a friend or family member to watch your pets. When loading your boxes, there will be a lot of coming and going to and from the house. The door may remain open during a lot of the moving process, which may increase the risk of your pet making a run for it.

Instead of dealing with the hassles of caring for your pets while dealing with a move, have a friend or family member watch your pets. If you cannot find someone to watch your pets, you could take them to a boarding kennel.

Get Your Children Involved in Packing

During the removal, your children may also experience some anxiety. Moving to a new home can be either exciting or scary for little ones. If they are expressing any anxiety over the move, get them involved in the process.

Get your children to help with the packing and other chores. Their involvement helps occupy their minds while also helping to create more excitement about the move. Gather the packing materials and boxes and allow your children to help pack their own possessions.

Hire an Experienced Removal Company

Hiring a removal company can also eliminate a lot of your stress. The more help you receive, the more time you have for other tasks, such as dealing with your children or pets. Allow experts to help pack fragile items and move furniture.

If you want assistance with any part of the removal process, including overseas removals or temporary storage, contact the team at Rose Removals. We are a five-star rated removal company with years of experience helping homeowners and businesses with all their removal needs.

Call 0800 655 6020 or fill out our online form to enquire about affordable removal services.