Get A Quote
Moving Home With Children

Moving Home With Children

by | Feb 7, 2016 | Blog, Home Movers, House Removals, Moving Advice, Moving House, Moving Tips|Check List, Removal Guides | 0 comments

[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”true” min_height=”” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_sizes_top=”” border_sizes_bottom=”” border_sizes_left=”” border_sizes_right=”” first=”true”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”none” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]

Tips & Advice For Families Moving Home With Children

If moving home with children and preparing a house removals, you will know it can be an incredibly stressful and distressing time for them. After all, they might be leaving their friends, school and the familiar home that they’ve always known. This article explains the challenges children face when moving home and what you can do to help the situation.

  1. Involve your children in the move
  2. Allow them to say goodbye
  3. Durning the move
  4. After the move
  5. Packing children’s toys
  6. Tips for packing toys when moving home with children

Involve your children in the move

Giving children tasks and responsibility will give them control over their own situation. Involve them in the packing and let them pack up their own toys and room. Make sure that your children’s toys are the last items to be packed onto the removal truck and are therefore easily accessed at the other end. If possible, let younger children pack up their own bedrooms. It’s important that they feel comfortable and like their own space. Taking your children for a fun day out in the new area can help make them feel more confident in the move. Show them the lovely local parks, leisure centres, child-friendly restaurants, schools and cinemas. 

Allow them to say goodbye

If you’re moving out of the area, organise a little leaving party. Take photographs of your children’s friends, their current home, bedroom and favourite places in the neighbourhood. You could even help them create a scrapbook. Do make sure they have their friends’ contact details, including telephone numbers and email addresses, so they know they won’t have to lose contact.

During the move

Ideally, have friends or relatives look after your children on the day of your house move. If this isn’t possible, keep children in the loop as to what’s happening and give them little tasks to do, such as ensuring all toys are cleared from the house and loaded into the van.For very young children, make sure their high chairs and feeding/changing equipment is to hand, so that you can maintain their routine as much as possible during the move.

After the move

When moving home with children, don’t be surprised if your child becomes more clingy after moving to a new house, this is natural. Stick to your routine as much as possible especially around bedtime and meals. Don’t unpack all boxes straight away, but make it the main focus to unpack their boxes first, having their room sorted as soon as possible; so they have as many things around them that are familiar will help them settle quicker. It may be a couple of days after your move that it hits your child, this can be when all the fun and chaos have finished and when tears can appear, so spend time exploring the new area with your child especially parks, swings or take walks pointing out all the new exciting things they can do. Local baby or toddler groups are ideal for meeting new mums and finding out about your area.

Packing Children’s Toys

If you are moving home with children you should be aware that children will usually hold onto their things a little bit tighter. Moving is all about change and this often unsettles children. If you have younger children, always try to pack their room last and when possible unpack their room first at the new home. Let your child pack some of their own toys and let them pick some toys out to keep with them in a bag.

Tips for packing toys when Moving home with children:

  • Remember to drain all water from squirt guns and bath toys.
  • Seal paints or any other messy items away into a bag.
  • Pack the toys in boxes with brown wrapping paper and fill spaces with towels/clothes.
  • Fragile toys can be wrapped in extra bubble wrap.
  • Once all items are packed seal the box and let your child write their name on it or maybe even decorate the box

[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” min_height_medium=”” min_height_small=”” min_height=”” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” align_content=”stretch” flex_align_items=”flex-start” flex_justify_content=”flex-start” flex_column_spacing=”” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” container_tag=”div” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top_medium=”” padding_right_medium=”” padding_bottom_medium=”” padding_left_medium=”” padding_top_small=”” padding_right_small=”” padding_bottom_small=”” padding_left_small=”” padding_top=”40%” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”23%” padding_left=”” link_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” link_hover_color=”” border_sizes_top=”” border_sizes_right=”” border_sizes_bottom=”” border_sizes_left=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” box_shadow=”no” box_shadow_vertical=”” box_shadow_horizontal=”” box_shadow_blur=”0″ box_shadow_spread=”0″ box_shadow_color=”” box_shadow_style=”” z_index=”” overflow=”” gradient_start_color=”” gradient_end_color=”” gradient_start_position=”0″ gradient_end_position=”100″ gradient_type=”linear” radial_direction=”center center” linear_angle=”180″ background_color=”” background_image=”https://mnmremovals.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/moving-home-with-children-2.jpg” skip_lazy_load=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_blend_mode=”none” video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” render_logics=”” absolute=”off” absolute_devices=”small,medium,large” sticky=”off” sticky_devices=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_background_color=”” sticky_height=”” sticky_offset=”” sticky_transition_offset=”0″ scroll_offset=”0″ animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” filter_hue=”0″ filter_saturation=”100″ filter_brightness=”100″ filter_contrast=”100″ filter_invert=”0″ filter_sepia=”0″ filter_opacity=”100″ filter_blur=”0″ filter_hue_hover=”0″ filter_saturation_hover=”100″ filter_brightness_hover=”100″ filter_contrast_hover=”100″ filter_invert_hover=”0″ filter_sepia_hover=”0″ filter_opacity_hover=”100″ filter_blur_hover=”0″][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ align_self=”auto” content_layout=”column” align_content=”flex-start” valign_content=”flex-start” content_wrap=”wrap” spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” link_description=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” type_medium=”” type_small=”” order_medium=”0″ order_small=”0″ dimension_spacing_medium=”” dimension_spacing_small=”” dimension_spacing=”” dimension_margin_medium=”” dimension_margin_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_medium=”” padding_small=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” hover_type=”none” border_sizes=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_radius=”” box_shadow=”no” dimension_box_shadow=”” box_shadow_blur=”0″ box_shadow_spread=”0″ box_shadow_color=”” box_shadow_style=”” overflow=”” background_type=”single” gradient_start_color=”” gradient_end_color=”” gradient_start_position=”0″ gradient_end_position=”100″ gradient_type=”linear” radial_direction=”center center” linear_angle=”180″ background_color=”” background_image=”” background_image_id=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend_mode=”none” render_logics=”” filter_type=”regular” filter_hue=”0″ filter_saturation=”100″ filter_brightness=”100″ filter_contrast=”100″ filter_invert=”0″ filter_sepia=”0″ filter_opacity=”100″ filter_blur=”0″ filter_hue_hover=”0″ filter_saturation_hover=”100″ filter_brightness_hover=”100″ filter_contrast_hover=”100″ filter_invert_hover=”0″ filter_sepia_hover=”0″ filter_opacity_hover=”100″ filter_blur_hover=”0″ animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” border_position=”all” first=”true”][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container admin_label=”Contact Form” type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” min_height_medium=”” min_height_small=”” min_height=”” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” align_content=”stretch” flex_align_items=”flex-start” flex_justify_content=”flex-start” flex_column_spacing=”” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” container_tag=”div” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top_medium=”” padding_right_medium=”” padding_bottom_medium=”” padding_left_medium=”” padding_top_small=”” padding_right_small=”” padding_bottom_small=”” padding_left_small=”” padding_top=”50px” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”160px” padding_left=”” link_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” link_hover_color=”” border_sizes_top=”” border_sizes_right=”” border_sizes_bottom=”” border_sizes_left=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” box_shadow=”no” box_shadow_vertical=”” box_shadow_horizontal=”” box_shadow_blur=”0″ box_shadow_spread=”0″ box_shadow_color=”” box_shadow_style=”” z_index=”” overflow=”” gradient_start_color=”” gradient_end_color=”” gradient_start_position=”0″ gradient_end_position=”100″ gradient_type=”linear” radial_direction=”center center” linear_angle=”180″ background_color=”#f48a00″ background_image=”” skip_lazy_load=”” background_position=”right bottom” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_blend_mode=”none” video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” render_logics=”” absolute=”off” absolute_devices=”small,medium,large” sticky=”off” sticky_devices=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_background_color=”” sticky_height=”” sticky_offset=”” sticky_transition_offset=”0″ scroll_offset=”0″ animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” filter_hue=”0″ filter_saturation=”100″ filter_brightness=”100″ filter_contrast=”100″ filter_invert=”0″ filter_sepia=”0″ filter_opacity=”100″ filter_blur=”0″ filter_hue_hover=”0″ filter_saturation_hover=”100″ filter_brightness_hover=”100″ filter_contrast_hover=”100″ filter_invert_hover=”0″ filter_sepia_hover=”0″ filter_opacity_hover=”100″ filter_blur_hover=”0″][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ align_self=”auto” content_layout=”column” align_content=”flex-start” valign_content=”flex-start” content_wrap=”wrap” spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” link_description=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” background_image_id=”” type_medium=”” type_small=”” order_medium=”0″ order_small=”0″ spacing_left_medium=”” spacing_right_medium=”” spacing_left_small=”” spacing_right_small=”” spacing_left=”” spacing_right=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_top=”-70px” margin_bottom=”” padding_top_medium=”” padding_right_medium=”” padding_bottom_medium=”” padding_left_medium=”” padding_top_small=”” padding_right_small=”” padding_bottom_small=”” padding_left_small=”” padding_top=”60px” padding_right=”60px” padding_bottom=”60px” padding_left=”60px” hover_type=”none” border_sizes_top=”6″ border_sizes_right=”” border_sizes_bottom=”” border_sizes_left=”” border_color=”#f48a00″ hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” border_style=”solid” border_radius_top_left=”10px” border_radius_top_right=”10px” border_radius_bottom_right=”10px” border_radius_bottom_left=”10px” box_shadow=”yes” box_shadow_vertical=”45px” box_shadow_horizontal=”0″ box_shadow_blur=”40″ box_shadow_spread=”0″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,44,91,0.3)” box_shadow_style=”” overflow=”” background_type=”single” gradient_start_color=”” gradient_end_color=”” gradient_start_position=”0″ gradient_end_position=”100″ gradient_type=”linear” radial_direction=”center center” linear_angle=”180″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend_mode=”none” render_logics=”” filter_type=”regular” filter_hue=”0″ filter_saturation=”100″ filter_brightness=”100″ filter_contrast=”100″ filter_invert=”0″ filter_sepia=”0″ filter_opacity=”100″ filter_blur=”0″ filter_hue_hover=”0″ filter_saturation_hover=”100″ filter_brightness_hover=”100″ filter_contrast_hover=”100″ filter_invert_hover=”0″ filter_sepia_hover=”0″ filter_opacity_hover=”100″ filter_blur_hover=”0″ animation_type=”fade” animation_direction=”up” animation_speed=”0.6″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” border_position=”all” first=”true”][fusion_builder_row_inner][fusion_builder_column_inner type=”1_3″ layout=”1_3″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”fade” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.6″ animation_offset=”” last=”false” border_position=”all” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ first=”true” spacing_right=””][fusion_title title_type=”text” rotation_effect=”bounceIn” display_time=”1200″ highlight_effect=”circle” loop_animation=”off” highlight_width=”9″ highlight_top_margin=”0″ before_text=”” rotation_text=”” highlight_text=”” after_text=”” title_link=”off” link_url=”” link_target=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” content_align_medium=”” content_align_small=”” content_align=”left” size=”3″ animated_font_size=”” fusion_font_family_title_font=”” fusion_font_variant_title_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”#000000″ hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” animated_text_color=”” text_shadow=”no” text_shadow_vertical=”” text_shadow_horizontal=”” text_shadow_blur=”0″ text_shadow_color=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_right_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” margin_left_medium=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_right_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_left_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”0px” margin_left=”” margin_top_mobile=”” margin_bottom_mobile=”” gradient_font=”no” gradient_start_color=”” gradient_end_color=”” gradient_start_position=”0″ gradient_end_position=”100″ gradient_type=”linear” radial_direction=”center center” linear_angle=”180″ highlight_color=”” style_type=”default” sep_color=”#f48a00″ link_color=”” link_hover_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]

Moving With Children?

[/fusion_title][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” content_align=”left” size=”3″ font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” margin_top_mobile=”” margin_bottom_mobile=”” text_color=”#000000″ style_type=”default” sep_color=”#f48a00″ margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=””]

Give us a call

[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]

0800 0025 543
MONDAY-SATURDAY (8AM-8PM)

[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”#f48a00″ top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”50px” border_size=”4″ icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” /][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” content_align=”left” size=”3″ font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”0px” margin_top_mobile=”” margin_bottom_mobile=”” text_color=”#000000″ style_type=”default” sep_color=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=””]

Send us an email

[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]contact@mnmremovals.co.uk
24/7/365[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”#f48a00″ top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”50px” border_size=”4″ icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” /][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” sep_color=”#ffffff” top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”50px” border_size=”4″ icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” /][/fusion_builder_column_inner][fusion_builder_column_inner type=”2_3″ layout=”2_3″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” border_radius_top_left=”” border_radius_top_right=”” border_radius_bottom_left=”” border_radius_bottom_right=”” box_shadow=”no” box_shadow_vertical=”” box_shadow_horizontal=”” box_shadow_blur=”0″ box_shadow_spread=”0″ box_shadow_color=”” box_shadow_style=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”5%” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”fade” animation_direction=”right” animation_speed=”0.6″ animation_offset=”” last=”true” border_sizes_top=”0″ border_sizes_bottom=”0″ border_sizes_left=”0″ border_sizes_right=”0″ first=”false”][fusion_title title_type=”text” rotation_effect=”bounceIn” display_time=”1200″ highlight_effect=”circle” loop_animation=”off” highlight_width=”9″ highlight_top_margin=”0″ before_text=”” rotation_text=”” highlight_text=”” after_text=”” title_link=”off” link_url=”” link_target=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” content_align_medium=”” content_align_small=”” content_align=”left” size=”3″ animated_font_size=”” fusion_font_family_title_font=”” fusion_font_variant_title_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” text_color=”#494c4e” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” animated_text_color=”” text_shadow=”no” text_shadow_vertical=”” text_shadow_horizontal=”” text_shadow_blur=”0″ text_shadow_color=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_right_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” margin_left_medium=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_right_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_left_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” margin_top_mobile=”” margin_bottom_mobile=”” gradient_font=”no” gradient_start_color=”” gradient_end_color=”” gradient_start_position=”0″ gradient_end_position=”100″ gradient_type=”linear” radial_direction=”center center” linear_angle=”180″ highlight_color=”” style_type=”default” sep_color=”” link_color=”” link_hover_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]

Leave Us A Message

[/fusion_title][fusion_code]W2NvbnRhY3QtZm9ybS03IGlkPSIyMjg4MSIgdGl0bGU9IkNPTlRBQ1QgVVMgUEFHRSJd[/fusion_code][/fusion_builder_column_inner][/fusion_builder_row_inner][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

House Removals When Moving Home During The School Summer Holidays

House Removals When Moving Home During The School Summer Holidays

by | Jul 2, 2015 | Blog, East Midlands Relocation, House Removals, Moving Advice, Moving House | 0 comments

Booking your house removals when moving home during the school summer holidays can help to make your move easier

We all know moving home with children in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire or the East Midlands is not an easy task, fitting the move around school runs or keeping the kids entertained while the removal men are loading furniture, can be a lot to deal with for some people. The beauty of booking your house removals when moving home during the school summer holidays is that you will not need to have the worry of the school runs, morning or afternoons, the children can get involved in the move and pack their own bedroom and toys, this will be something exciting for them and boy will they look forward to it.

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

With all the stress and excitement adults face when moving home, it can become easy to forget about how the little ones will cope with the change of house, bedroom, friends, schools and the move in general. Keeping the children informed and involved in the moving process will help them to come to terms with the changes and their new home environment. Provide them with their own storage boxes and challenge them to sort out their own items, you will be surprised at how organized they can be when given the chance.

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

House removals when moving home during the school summer holidays makes your life 10 times easier, as you will not need to leave the move unattended to pick up the toddlers from school, meaning you can delegate the move and movers to your satisfaction. The summer holidays will also give you the time required to settle in to your new home and unpack in your own time. We all know week ends can fly by really quickly and if you have tonnes of boxes and items to unpack the week-end might not be enough time. Moving during the summer holidays will ensure you have enough time to unpack your home belongings.

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

Tips for moving home with children during the school summer holidays

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

Sit down with the family and decide what each person wants for the new home. The kids may want a play room, while mum would like a fitted or walk in wardrobe, the point is what ever you require for your new home, try to plan them out with the family.

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

Take the children for the day out to meet the new house. See what attractions the new area has to offer. For example Nottingham City Centre is famous for its ice skating ring, while Leicester has a theater that holds special shows for the kids and family. These outings will help to stable the children making them see the move and new home in a positive way.

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

If the new home requires some DIY, not only will the school holidays be one of the perfect times to get the jobs completed, but you’ll have helpful hands to help complete those jobs with you. Children love to decorate their own room, picking their own colors or wall paper and some times matching curtains and bed sheets.

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

When booking a house removal during the school summer holidays, children can get frustrated that they will not be able to see or spend the school summer holidays with their friends. Parents moving home will experience this at some point during the move, especially for children from the age of 8 and above this can be a traumatic time. School Summer holidays are the times children have been waiting for, taking trips abroad with the family, relaxing with friends and exploring their community. Once this has been taken away they will need something to keep their mind occupied. Try to organize something for them to do once you have arrived at the new home, as they may get bored and agitated not being able to spend time with their friends during the summer periods.

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

Planning a house removal when moving home during the school summer holidays call our friendly team on 08000025543

[divider icon=”” style=”none”]

contact us

Moving Home in the East midlands

Moving Home in the East midlands

by | Jan 19, 2015 | Blog, East Midlands Relocation, Moving Tips|Check List | 0 comments

Moving home requires a lot of organizing. Our 5 tips for moving home in the East Midlands will ensure a successful move

1. Request A Home Survey

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-38″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Number 1 on our list of 5 tips for moving home in the East Midlands has got to be having a home survey. The main purpose of a home survey is so your chosen moving company can assess the volume of items you would like to move. This is so they can provide you with a fair and accurate quote. Requesting a home survey will iron out any difficulties or issues you may face prior to your move. Your move coordinator will be there to provide the support and assistance you need when moving home. They will be able to explain the moving process to you and what you should expect on the day of your move. Requesting a home survey will give you the option to meet our team on a face to face basis, where we can guide you and your move in the right direction.

2. De-Clutter Before Removal

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-259″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Prior to your house removal it can be a good idea to sell, give away, recycle or donate your old, unwanted furniture and bric-a-brac. This will not only save you valuable space in your new home, but can also make your entire move less costly at the same time. If you are moving from a big house to a small house. flat or bungalow, you may need to consider donating your old furniture or items. When moving to your new home the last thing you’ll need is boxes and furniture blocking the path you have to walk.

3. Home Packing

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-265″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]When packing your home it can take several months to complete, especially when doing  it yourself. An experienced removals company will most times complete your home packing, within the working day, saving you valuable time and effort. Packing your home depending on the size can be physically draining, so we would always recommend hiring a professional and experienced house removals company to pack your entire home for you. Another great benefit of having your house removals company complete your packing, is that if any item is damaged, it will be covered through the company’s insurance.

4. Keep A Checklist

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-133″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Keeping a checklist will help you to stay on top the most important things your house removals company can’t help with. These include notifying the relevant bodies of your change in circumstances. Some of these bodies may include the following:

  • Schools, Colleges and Universities
  • Gas, Electric, Water
  • Doctors, Dentist and other health care providers
  • TV, Phone Line and Broadband providers
  • Home Insurance and Car Insurance
  • DVLA and any other relevant bodies
  • Cancel any subscriptions such as newspapers, milk man, etc

5. Moving Home With Children

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-180″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]For children, moving home can be a very confusing and emotional time. They will need constant reassurance and will need to be involved in the run up to the move as much as possible. Here’s some helpful tips of how you can involve your children in the moving process.

  • Let them pack their own belongings
  • Allow them to choose and decorate their new room
  • For extra fun, why not let the children label and decorate their own removal boxes

However on moving day it is advisable that when ever possible children stay with friends or family. The disruption of the move can cause distress and upset, especially for younger children. Having them out of harms way will not only give you piece of mind, but also give you the time needed to concentrate on the tasks at hand. Following our 5 tips for moving home in the East Midlands will make the whole moving process a whole lot calmer.

[callout color=”#000000″ border=”#f48a00″ font=”georgia” bt_content=”Contact Us Today” bt_pos=”right” bt_style=”shiny” bt_link=”mnmremovals.co.uk/contact/” bt_font=”georgia” bt_font_style=”normal” bt_textcolor=”#000000″ bt_bordercolor=”#f48a00″ bt_outer_border=”true” bt_outer_border_color=”#f48a00″ bt_icon=”momizat-icon-140″ bt_icon_color=”#f48a00″]To find out more about our 5 tips for moving home in the East Midlands or to book your house removal[/callout]

Moving home on a Friday or Weekend, Leicester

Moving home on a Friday or Weekend, Leicester

by | Dec 9, 2014 | House Removals, Leicestershire Removals, Moving Advice, Moving Home, Removals and Self Storage | 0 comments

Moving Home – Here we have the disadvantages of moving home on a Friday or  Weekend, Leicester

The property market is at its highest peak, since the country has come out of the recession. People are buying more homes, Estate agents and Solicitors are busy and the Banks are lending. All of which plays a major part on why you should avoid moving home on Fridays, which we will explain later on. Our simple guide lists the disadvantages of moving home on  a Friday or weekend, Leicester.

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ align=”left” size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Delays in the completion process[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ align=”right” size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

complete

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]As a professional moving company we see many of our clients, left wondering and desperately waiting for news from their solicitors and estate agents regarding the funds and the keys to their new home. Many solicitors and estate agents claim to be busy answering calls all day, instead their eating breakfast and lunch instead of transferring funds. This issue could lie with your solicitor or other solicitors further down the moving chain. The bigger the chain the longer it can take before the funds are transferred.

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]This can be a real pain for home buyers that are left waiting for updates by their solicitor and estate agents, while waiting with the removals company. Just imagine its late afternoon, soon closing time on a Friday and your funds still have not gone through, this could prove to be a disaster. Without the funds for your current home you can not buy your new home.

 

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]The point of the matter is, if any of these situations was to occur on a Friday the chances are you could be left without a home. This is due to fact that your solicitor or other solicitors have not transferred the funds in time, witch could result in a family not having a home. If you happen to move home on a Mon-Thurs the  very next day a representative will be available to assist you, but on a friday every business, solicitors and estate agents will closed early, leaving you stuck, this is some thing you should consider when moving home on a Friday or weekend, Leicester.

 

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Issues with your new home[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ align=”right” size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]If you arrive at your new home on a Friday afternoon or evening and the gas, central heating or electricity is not working, the chances of getting it sorted out on a Friday at short notice is very slim. You could find your self with no heating or water right through the weekend, until Monday morning, This would not be a nice welcome into your new home, especially if you are moving home with children. Getting children settled in a warm and cosy home for their first night is vital. This will help them to get use to their new home and surroundings.

 

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Release of keys for your new home[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ align=”right” size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

keys

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]The perfect solution would be to arrive at your new home in time for unpacking, setting up beds and furniture, then settling down to warm hot chocolate in front of the tv. As a professional removal company, we know this is not always the case.

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]On the other hand you could be left sitting and waiting in your car, with your family, for several hours and with your removals company, This is the worst case scenario, when you do get the keys you are so tired from waiting, you no longer have it in you to unpack and get the beds put up etc. It will be the same for your removal company, as they would have sat there waiting for the keys to off load your household possessions into your new home. By 6-7 pm you would have not eaten much,  all that you’ll have on your mind, when you get the keys is crashing out and leaving the unpacking till the morning. Who said moving home was easy!

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]The thing is many people move home on Fridays, removal companies busiest days are Fridays and this is down to the estate agents and solicitors. While solicitors and estate agents are busy with calls there are many other people moving home in the same position as you

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

 [icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Availability of removal firms[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-15″ align=”right” size=”24″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

[icon type=”vector” icon=”momizat-icon-315″ size=”16″ icon_color=”#f48a00″ ]Most removal firms will have Fridays fully booked well in advance which is one of the disadvantages of moving home on a Friday or Weekend, Leicester. If Friday is the only available day you can move you will need to have a removal company booked well in advance to ensure avoiding disappointment on the day of your move. Be sure to ask for confirmation of your Friday booking, either in writing or via email.

[divide style=”3″ color=”#f48a00″]

Following our advice on the disadvantages of moving home on a Friday or  weekend, Leicester we will help you have a successful and stress free home relocation. 

hap

 

[callout color=”#000000″ border=”#f48a00″ font=”georgia” fontsize=”20″ bt_content=”Contact Us Today” bt_pos=”right” bt_style=”shiny” bt_color=”gray” bt_link=”https://mnmremovals.co.uk/contact/” bt_target=”_blank” bt_font=”georgia” bt_outer_border=”true” bt_outer_border_color=”#f48a00″ bt_icon=”momizat-icon-127″ bt_icon_color=”#f48a00″]If you are moving home on a Friday or weekend, Leicester[/callout]

Moving Home with Children in Lincolnshire

Moving Home with Children in Lincolnshire

by | Apr 3, 2014 | East Midlands Relocation, Moving Advice | 0 comments

Great Tips and Advice for families moving home with children in Lincolnshire

If you are moving home with children in Lincolnshire you will know it can be an incredibly stressful and distressing time for them. After all, they might be leaving their friends, their school and the familiar home that they’ve always known. Follow our advice to make adjusting to a new home a smooth and exciting process.

Involve your Children

Giving children tasks and responsibility will give them control over their situation.  Involve them in packing and let them pack up their own toys.Make sure that children’s toys are the last items to be packed onto the van and are therefore easily accessed at the other end.

If possible, let younger children select their own bedrooms. It’s important that they feel comfortable and like their own space.Take your children for a fun day out in the new area and show them local parks, leisure centers, child-friendly restaurants and cinemas.

Allow them to say Goodbye

If you’re moving out of the area, organize a little leaving party. Take photographs of your children’s friends, their current home and favorite places in the neighborhood. You could even help them create a scrapbook. Do make sure they have their friends’ contact details, including telephone numbers and email addresses, so they know they won’t have to lose contact.

During the Move

Ideally, have friends or relatives look after your children on the day of your house move. If this isn’t possible, keep children in the loop as to what’s happening and give them little tasks to do, such as ensuring all toys are cleared from the house and loaded into the van.For very young children, make sure their highchairs and feeding/changing equipment are to hand so that you can maintain their routine as much as possible.

After the Move

When moving home with children in Lincolnshire don’t be surprised if your child becomes more clingy after moving to a new house, this is natural. Stick as much as possible to routine around bedtime and meals. Don’t unpack all boxes straight away but make it the main focus to unpack their boxes first, having their room sorted as soon as possible; so they have as many things around them that are familiar will help them settle quicker. It may be a couple of days after your move that it hits your child, this can be when all the fun and chaos have finished and when tears appear so spend time exploring the new area with your child especially parks, swings or walks pointing out all the new exciting things they can do. Local baby or toddler groups are ideal for meeting new mums and finding out about your area.

Packing childrens toys

If you are moving home with children in Lincolnshire you should be aware that children will usually hold onto their things a little bit tighter. Moving is all about change and this often unsettles children. If you have young children always try to pack their room last and when possible unpack their room first at the new home. Let your child pack some of their own toys and let them pick some toys out to keep with them in a bag.

Tips for packing toys when Moving home with children in Lincolnshire

  • Remember to drain all water from squirt guns and bath toys.
  • Seal paints or any other messy items away into a bag.
  • Pack the toys in boxes with brown wrapping paper and fill spaces with towels/clothes.
  • Fragile toys can be wrapped in extra bubble wrap.
  • Once all items are packed seal the box and let your child write their name on it or maybe even decorate the box
Moving Home with Children in Lincolnshire

Moving Home with Children in Lincolnshire

[callout bg=”#efefef” color=”#000000″ border=”#f48a00″ font=”georgia” fontsize=”18″ bt_content=”Get in touch” bt_pos=”right” bt_style=”border1″ bt_font=”georgia” bt_textcolor=”#000000″ bt_bgcolor=”#f48a00″ bt_bordercolor=”#e5e5e5″ bt_icon=”momizat-icon-127″ bt_icon_color=”#000000″]For further help and advice when moving home with children in Lincolnshire[/callout]