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On the Move

Relocating With Young Ones Requires Extra Care

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. Remember, toddlers don't understand the difference between a month and a minute, so they only need to know that the family is moving soon. Reassure your young ones that they are moving with the family to calm fears of being left behind.

  • Maintain routines. As much as possible, try to maintain your baby/toddler's feeding and sleeping schedule. This will help reduce stress for everyone because there will be some predictability to the day, and the young one is less likely to be cranky.
  • Be patient. All parents know that patience is key in raising young children, but it is especially important during this time of change. Be tolerant of disturbing symptoms you may see in your child as a result of the new environment and give your kids a little extra attention.
  • Get help. Using a professional moving company can greatly minimize your responsibilities, so you can devote more time to your children. You may also want to hire a babysitter on the move-in day, so you can focus on the task at hand. If you don't know anyone to hire as a babysitter, have one parent or adult in charge of the children and another parent or adult in charge of the move.
  • Clear the area. Toddlers can get underfoot in a busy moving atmosphere, so try to have them in an area away from the movers. Choose a room that the movers won't be going into or take them to play in the backyard or a park until the move-in is complete.

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