A “first-night” moving kit contains all of the necessary items you will need upon arrival at your new home. Most people use this kit to lower stress and avoid scurrying through boxes to find things they may need during the first night in their new home.
First-night kits make your life so much easier during a hectic household move. Here are some top tips for how to pack one.
Choose Your Box
You can use a suitcase, plastic container, or cardboard box to gather your necessities. If needed, use more than one container or a variety of box types. For instance, each family member may have a designated box or backpack with essential items. In addition, you may have a general box that contains household-specific items. Having all of your necessities together in one spot before you unpack is critical.
Select Items Carefully
Consider the things you’ll probably need for each family member on arrival. Don’t forget; you’ll need to remember items for each household member or furry friend. Common items people need include:
- Pajamas for each individual
- First day’s clothes for each person
- Basic cleaning supplies, including mop, broom, dustpan
- Sheets, pillowcases, and blankets
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower curtain, hooks, and bathroom mat
- Soaps for kitchen and bathroom
- Snacks and drinks
- Bowls, food, bedding, and toys for pets
- Special toys or sleep items for children
- Paper and plastic products for meals
- Reusable water bottles, sippy cups, and baby bottles
- Personal hygiene items
- Toilet paper and paper towels
- Electronics and chargers
These are a few of the common types of items people pack. Consider having a separate cooler or backpack for your consumables. This is helpful if you have a long car ride ahead of you.
Watch Out for Restricted Items
Movers are not permitted to transport certain types of items. If your kit must go on the truck, ensure it doesn’t contain things they won’t be allowed to take. Always ask your professional mover ahead of time about any prohibited or restricted items they cannot place on the truck. Then, if you need them, you have time to make other arrangements.
Make Your Kit Accessible
One of the most important things to arrange is to keep your first-night moving kit accessible. Ideally, you want to bring it with you in your vehicle. However, if you have a large household or small car that can’t fit your kit, label it “FIRST-NIGHT” and then ask your mover to load it on the truck last, so it’s the first thing off.
Making Moving Easy!
One of the best things about a moving kit is that you have what you need when you need it. You don’t have to worry about digging through boxes. Not having essential items accessible costs you more money, adds stress and wastes valuable time looking for things.
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