Important tips for moving with children

Involve children in the move from the start

When children are involved in planning and apartment searching they are extremely willing to cooperate. The situation is stressful, but the effort is worth it for the children. In such an intense decision-making process, it is also important for children aged 4-5 to be present. It is very exciting to look for an apartment in Berlin with parents if this can be an option. Each family member should be able to cast their individual vote. This is also something to consider when moving with children.

This makes viewing the apartment hassle-free

You can see what kind of impact moving has on children even before the date of move-in. Therefore, before giving notice to vacate the old apartment, it is advisable to take your children with you to view the apartment. Therefore, a far-sighted plan is highly recommended. The process of viewing the apartment should also be well organized. You should keep the following points in mind:

• You should feed your baby or toddler just before viewing the apartment
• The best time to view the apartment is after the afternoon nap
• To keep the young child or toddler occupied while viewing the apartment, food, and drink should be available
• The same applies to toys or an entertaining coloring book
• If the child is a little older, he or she can take pictures of the new rooms with a camera.
• After viewing the apartment with the children and the family, a reward should be given

Incidentally, if you view the apartment with the children, this is also fair to the prospective landlord. Then the move will no longer be such a stressful situation for the children and those involved.

Pack everything together

When it comes to preparing the moving boxes and packing and labeling the boxes together, the children should also be there. For younger children, it is possible to sort the toys themselves and pack them into the moving boxes. The children should also do their own tasks so that the move is exciting. This helps to foster anticipation for the children. Talking about the new children’s room together is very helpful here. When the children are older, it is the ideal opportunity to sort and pack old things if they are no longer needed. Selling online or at a flea market is particularly recommended in this case. The proceeds can ideally be invested in new children’s room accessories. This makes the move even more meaningful for the children.

When it comes to planning and labeling moving boxes and crates, you should proceed with caution. So think carefully about how you label the individual moving boxes so that you can correctly assign the corresponding items later. The intended storage location in the next apartment should also be noted and read directly on the moving boxes. The same, of course, applies to information about the contents. This will give you an overview immediately when you open the luggage.

Professional moving companies recommend using a checklist when it comes to packing and sorting. It is not enough to pack everything into separate moving boxes and then unpack the pile of boxes on site. The order in which you pack the moving boxes is also important.

The following things should be packed into the moving boxes at the very end:

• Tools for assembling furniture
• Your favorite toy
• Essential hygiene products
• Clothes for next time
• Important kitchen utensils

Moving with children not only involves arranging a move from one apartment to another, but, of course, also any necessary changes in school. Perhaps you will not move too far, for example, if you live in Berlin and the cities are not too far from each other. Berlin has different districts that are particularly beneficial for families. Of course, you decide whether you want to live in Berlin Charlottenburg or Berlin Schöneberg. However, if you change school or kindergarten, you must report this in time and inform teachers and caregivers. Registration and deregistration must be done in writing. If you are planning to move to secondary school, also pay attention to the corresponding registration times.

Keeping in touch and giving farewell gifts for the children

Moving with children is always a little different in terms of saying goodbye. It is important to make sure that your children can say goodbye lovingly and properly to all acquaintances and friends before they leave with you. A good option is to give them souvenirs and farewell gifts so that everyone has something to remember. A farewell party can also be a good way to do this. In any case, you should give your children the opportunity to keep in touch. This is especially important when moving with children. This way, young children do not have the feeling of losing anyone. Parents can also create online groups to keep in touch and exchange ideas.

Support for family relocation

If you are planning your family’s move completely privately and want to do everything yourself, it will take a lot of time and stress. Perhaps you are also planning to hire a moving company to or from Berlin. Then you can also choose a complete package including moving boxes and a van. You can also order a kitchen assembly from Schwalbe.