30 Oct
Entrusting your possessions to a reputable, professional mover is only the first step in planning a stress-free move. You also need to plan for personal comfort and safety during the trip to your new home.
We recommend packing essential items in what we call an “essential trip kit.” Include important papers and any items you might need while en route to your new home and immediately upon arrival.
You should pack your trip kit in a moving box that’s small enough to travel with you to your new home.
Here are items you may want to include in your trip kit:
- Your wallet, including your ID and credit cards
- Check book
- Sufficient cash or traveler’s checks to cover an emergency
- Cell phone and chargers (including car charger)
- First-aid kit
- Prescription medications
- Paper plates
- Canned goods
- Can opener
- Plastic silverware
- Bottled water
- Disposable cups
- Snacks
- Cooking utensils
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Diapers and other personal care items for the little ones
- Toys, games and activities to keep children entertained
- Wash cloths or pre-moistened towelettes
- Travel alarm clock
- Flashlight (check batteries)
- Light bulbs
- Keys to both old & new house
- A few basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, fuses)
- Pet leashes, food and dishes
You’ll also want to pack suitcases with a change of clothing and personal care items for everyone in the family. Make sure to put your trip kit and suitcases in a closet or other area clearly marked “Do Not Pack” so that they are not inadvertently loaded onto the moving truck.
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