Packing Personal Items
Aside from food essentials, your personal items will need to be packed.
Have your toothpaste and toothbrush, soap and shampoo and a brush or comb packed in your personal bag(s) along with your pajamas and next day clothing. But you’ll need more than that to get comfortable and settle in. We suggest these additional personal items to pack in your first night kit:
Toilet paper and paper hand towels
Bath towels, washcloths.
Sleeping accessories such as a breathing machine or sound machine.
Cosmetics and other beauty items.
Personal electronic devices including laptops.
Medications including all of your and/or your family’s prescriptions.
Chargers for computers, phones and other electronics.
Important files and documents, such as school records, insurance policies, title documents, etc.
Of course, having easy access to personal items for your kiddos is key to a smooth transition. Moving can be disruptive to your family’s routine, and you’ll be thankful you packed soothing, comforting items to help with the adjustments of moving day.
Favorite toy or blanket
Books or tablets
Clothing and pajamas
Diapers and bag for dirty diapers
Wipes
Pacifiers
Bath items
Stroller and carrier
Breast pump and breastfeeding pillow
Nighttime necessities
Last but not least, you will need a first aid kit, complete with:
Pain killers
Bandages
Ointments
Anti-itch cream
Your pets will appreciate a few personal items too! Consider these items when packing for your pets:
Carrier or crate (if needed)
Collar or harness and leash
Toys for your dog to chew on
Poop bags or kitty litter box with scooper
Blanket or crate pad
When all is said and done, make sure your first night boxes are the last ones loaded on the moving truck before the doors are closed. You’ll want to be able to get to it as soon as you arrive at your new home.