Moving with kids, whether locally or long-distance, is difficult. Start with the basics and pack toys properly. You may make packing their favorite things a joyful family endeavor if they’re worried about moving. You don’t want your kid to lose or damage any of their precious possessions. Here’s a quick guide to packing toys for your move:
Step 1: Sorting Your Toys
The first step is to collect all the toys and sort them based on your requirements and your child’s interests. Your kids may not realize they still have childhood memorabilia. Moving is the perfect time to get rid of old toys. To donate or give away unwanted toys, pack them in a tote box.
Step 2: Choose the Right Boxes
Toys should be packed tightly in smaller boxes rather than crammed into a large box and thrown on the moving truck. Moving small toys with moving or fragile parts can destroy them. Use bubble wrap or paper to fill spaces between toys to prevent movement and protect them during transport. Soft towels, crushed packing paper, or bubble wrap can be used to protect dolls, handheld games, and other small items without boxes. These packaging items will cushion and support your boxes.
Pack porcelain dolls, vintage toys, and other delicate goods individually for your kids. Before packing these toys in a box, tightly wrap them with bubble wrap, cloth, or other packing material. Styrofoam and other packing materials may help you pack toys individually if you still have their original boxes. Avoid packing fragile objects in too many boxes.
Teddy bears and other plush toys need not be boxed. Large tote bags or robust trash bags may make packing soft toys easier. These bags are excellent for transportation but not storage. An airtight tote box or similar container will keep soft toys from molding, whether you leave them in the garage, basement, or climate-controlled storage unit.
Step 3: Packing Toys in the Boxes
Puzzles, boxed book sets, and other toys that are usually housed in their own box must be taped down to prevent items from falling out or being misplaced. Avoid packing tape since it can damage toys, instead use masking tapes.
Mark boxes of toys with the owner’s name or the room they belong in to make unloading easier. Use your kids’ preferred colors to label boxes and have them sign them before the last day.
To pack toys for your relocation, you may need extra resources and different-sized boxes. These recommendations will help you pack your kids’ favorite toys safely and make packing a family activity. It can be tempting to pack your belongings alone or with family or friends. Doing it yourself will save money in the near term, but once you’re moving, it may be a waste. Quality movers utilize the best packaging materials and transport. A professional moving company will examine all minute aspects of your objects, determine the size and type of vehicle needed to transfer them, and customize their services for a smooth move.