Household moves almost always feel like big undertakings, but adding young children or pets into the mix can result in even more items on your to-do list! Between checking in with their feelings or anxieties about the move and making sure they're safe and secure on moving day, relocations involving toddlers or four-legged friends definitely require at least a few extra steps.
Coleman Hawaii Movers is a trusted moving company that's been completing successful household moves since 1997. Our residential movers have helped many homeowners that relocated with kids or pets, and below are our top suggestions for making sure your little ones have the best experience possible.
Begin Talking About the Move Early with Kids
Moving houses can be emotionally taxing on anyone, but especially so for any children making the transition with you. For many young kids, a move means leaving the only home they've ever known! To take some of the anxiety out of the process, begin communicating with your child early on about the move, and continue bringing it up from time to time to give them enough space to prepare for the big change.
Ask Your Vet About Travel Requirements for Pets
Depending on where you're moving to, there may be local requirements around bringing pets from another area of the country or world. Check with your vet about necessary vaccinations or records needed as soon as you know you're planning to move to see if you need to comply with any regulations. For those moving to Hawaii, plan on running into pet requirements such as:
- Microchip Implant for Identification
- 2 Recent Rabies Vaccinations
- Positive Ribbons Antibody Test
- Healthcare Certificate Within 10 Days of Arrival
Involve Young Children in the Moving Process
If your children already love "helping" you around the house with tasks like cleaning, gardening or taking care of pets, they may enjoy getting to be part of the moving process, too. Let them voice their opinions and make some decisions to not only feel involved, but to increase their excitement about the transition into your new house. Young children can help with many simple tasks, like:
- Packing Their Own Toys
- Setting Up Their New Room
- Exploring the New Neighborhood
- Putting Labels on Moving Boxes
Make Childcare or Petsitting Arrangements
You'll most likely be busy on moving day, and having young children or pets running around underfoot can both delay the process and present safety hazards. On moving day, there will be stacks of heavy boxes that could tip if jostled, and objects typically kept out of reach may now be laying around, including knives or cleaning chemicals.
To keep your move running smoothly and your babies (and fur babies) safe, we suggest making other arrangements for your dependents on moving day. Check with neighbors, family members or local childcare facilities for help with childcare or pet sitting.
With over 25 years of experience to our name and an affiliation with the prominent moving organization Allied Van Lines, Hawaii Coleman Movers can get you wherever you need to go without skipping a beat. Our local moves are fast and efficient, while our long-distance movers offer many comprehensive service options to keep the process stress-free and simple. Get in touch with our team today to find out even more about all that we can do, and to receive a free estimate on our moving and storage services in Hawaii!
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