Having a baby is an adventure! Every single day is different to the last. While being a parent is an amazing adventure, there are certain times when it becomes a little more challenging to parent than at other times, one of these times is when you are moving house. In an ideal world, you wouldn’t have to move house with a baby, but the fact is that life is far from ideal, and sometimes moving house comes at the same time as when you have a young baby.

Moving house turns the adventure that you are having with your baby into more of a action-packed, adrenaline junkie type adventure – think climbing Mount Everest. There is good news though, just because moving house with a little one is a challenge, that doesn’t mean it’s not doable. You can transform the crazy climb up the mountain into more of a relaxed walk if you are smart about it and plan in advance. Bearing that in mind, below are some useful tips for making the process of moving house far less stressful.

Before the move

Let’s start with things that you can do before the move. It’s essential that you stick to your baby’s routine, as changes can cause stress and upset. Do you very best to keep things as normal as possible.

Create a moving calendar that you can use to help plan you move out carefully. What you want to do is have a tick list for each week in the run up to the move, so that you can ensure that nothing gets missed out.

Book your movers in advance. Whether you are opting to use a man and van or you are hiring a full moving service, it’s essential that you book the movers that you need as soon as possible. Because the sooner you book your moving team, the better the chance you have of securing the team that you want.

During the move

Book childcare for your little one for during the move so that you don’t have to worry about them. Whether that is a childminder or a family member that you leave them with it doesn’t matter, what is important is that you find someone to take care of them while you move.

Aim to set up their bedroom first when you arrive, so that they don’t feel as stressed out of anxious being in a new place. It’s the little things that make all of the difference, such as having things that smell like home in their new room, for instance.

Make sure to also pack a baby bag that you keep with you throughout the move, that has all of your little one’s essentials in, from storybooks and comforters to toys and nappies.

After the move

It will take time for your little one to settle into their new home after the move, but there are some simple things that you can do to make it easier. The sooner you unpack your home, the better, as this will give them a sense of security.

You may want to gradually ease them into their new home by showing them different parts each day, instead of overwhelming them with the entire new house all at once.

There you have it, a guide to the best ways to make moving with a baby in tow a little less stressful.