Tips on Moving With a Newborn

Having a baby is a huge milestone that changes your life. However, what if you just had a baby and need to relocate? There could be multiple reasons for such significant events back-to-back, but what's the best action plan if you find yourself in this situation? While each instance is unique, here are some tips and tricks to make your household relocation as easy and smooth as possible.

When to Move With a Newborn?

Realistically, you would want to wait a few months for the newborn to acclimate to life outside the womb and settle into a predictable routine. Waiting until the baby is at least six months old makes the transition easier for them. However, if you can't wait that long, you can likely move after a month or so.

That said, the length and duration of the move also matter. If you're just moving to a new house within the same neighborhood, that shouldn't affect the baby as much as a cross-country move.

Tips for Moving With a Newborn

Have Someone on Baby Duty

Newborns need much love and attention. So, caring for a baby and handling different packing and moving duties is virtually impossible.

Instead, having someone care for the baby while others help is much better. Ideally, the mother can be the one with the baby, as she will also be recovering from giving birth. The more rest and relaxation she can take days and weeks after the baby is born, the better.

Try to enlist friends and family to help with the moving details before, during, and after the transition.

Keep All the Baby Essentials in One Box

Part of having a baby is getting all the essential supplies, such as bottles, clothing, diapers, and more. You don't want to struggle to find these items in different boxes when moving. Instead, pack a "baby essentials box" with everything the newborn will need. This way, it's all in one place and conveniently handy.

Pack While the Baby Isn't Home

Even if your newborn isn't moving or crawling, it can still take up much space and interrupt the packing process. Packing while the baby is away at a relative or friend's house for a few hours may be preferable. However, it's imperative to ensure that the mother and baby have any assistance, as making short trips with a newborn can also be a handful.

Talk to Your Pediatrician

While moving shouldn't necessarily create any health problems, it's best to talk with your pediatrician as soon as possible. They may have recommendations about how to keep the baby comfortable and happy during the transition. Also, consider your own health, both physical and mental.

The stress of moving can compound on top of the stress of having a new baby, making it even harder to stay calm and collected. If both parents can take breaks to reset themselves, that can help the situation.

Bonus: Get Moving Help!

One way to eliminate stress and make moving more manageable is to outsource the hard work to professionals. From packing to shipping your belongings, we can take care of everything so you can focus on your new bundle of joy. Contact us today to find out more.