Moving Day with Children and Elderly Family Members: Keeping Them Comfortable and Safe

Moving tires adults too, so what about someone who cannot wait for hours or stand on stairs? With a little organization the day passes calmly, and children and elderly family members stay in a safe, comfortable place.

Keep them away from the work area

During loading and unloading, heavy pieces move on stairs and corridors, and doors stay open. That is not a safe place for children or for elderly people who may trip or move slowly. It is best for them to spend the time at a relative’s home or in a quiet room away from the main door with a responsible adult.

Preparing children

Explain what will happen in simple words days before the move, and let them help pack their bag.
Prepare a bag with their favorite toys, a familiar blanket or pillow, and books or crayons.
Provide snacks, water and a change of clothes.
Do not let them go near the truck, the tools or heavy boxes.
Make one adult responsible only for them all day, and do not expect help with the move from that person.

Preparing elderly family members

A bag with medicines, reading glasses, hearing aids and any walking aids.
A comfortable chair and a blanket in a quiet place, close to a bathroom.
Avoid having them wait on the stairs or in the street in heat or cold.
Do not ask them to carry or arrange anything, even if it is light.
If they need the elevator, arrange its priority with the building doorman so they do not wait long.

Plan the time

Choose a time that suits their sleep and meals, and ask to start early so loading and unloading finish at a reasonable hour. For heat and difficult weather see moving furniture and the weather, and to choose the time see the best time to move furniture.

In the new home: set up their rooms first

Start with their beds and bedding before anything else so they sleep comfortably the first night.
Make sure corridors and the bathroom are lit, and remove any boxes or cables they could trip on.
Close or secure windows and balconies, and keep sockets and hazardous items out of children’s reach.
Leave their medicines and essentials in a known, visible place.
For children in particular, see moving a kids’ room and delicate wooden furniture.

Take breaks

Moving day is long. Encourage everyone to drink, eat and rest, and do not postpone lunch. If an elderly person gets tired, let them rest, and do not ignore any sign of fatigue or dizziness.

Frequently asked questions

Should children stay in the home during loading?

It is best that they are not near the work area. Leave them with a relative or in a quiet room with a responsible adult.

Can the children’s bedroom be moved first?

Priorities can be arranged with the team, so we load or unload the essential beds and bedding as early as possible. Tell us in advance.

What if someone at home is ill or needs special care?

Tell us in advance so we work quietly and plan the timing and routes, and arrange a safe, comfortable place for that person with whoever cares for them during the day.

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