5 Tips on How to Move with a Baby

We recently bought a home an hour away in a new city, and although that short of a move doesn’t seem like it would be too difficult, moving with a baby is a whole other ball game. It’s quite the juggling act. If you are a new parent who is about to move apartments or houses or states, below are my top 5 Tips on How to Move with a Baby.

1. Plan Ahead

The best thing you can do to prepare to move with a baby is plan ahead. Try and stick with your nap time schedule if possible. If you need to be focused on the move, then schedule someone to watch the little one. A lot of things will be packed, so be sure you know where the important things are. Think through what your baby will need in spite of the move and go from there.

2. Pack an Essentials Bag

It’s no fun to lose the diapers or sleep sack or sound machine. Set aside all the essentials you will need for your baby and do not lose that bag. Mark it. Keep it close. The essentials bag is key. In fact, pack a few days or even a week worth of essentials for your baby. You never know what could go wrong with a move.

3. Make the Nursery a Priority

My daughter doesn’t sleep well in a pack n play. She just doesn’t. I’m not sure if it feels small to her or is too unique and distracting. Regardless, setting up her crib was a top priority. the more your little one feels at home, the better. Hang the black out shade and put sheets on the mattress. Make the nursery a priority.

4. Be Flexible

Like I said before, you never know what could go wrong with a move. Remember to be flexible. Naps might not go well, and your baby has to get used to a new environment. That takes time, too. Be flexible and give yourself and your little one some grace. Things will go back to normal (or at least a new normal).

5. Pray

If you’ve been following my blog for awhile then you know one of my top tips for anything is to pray. I say that for a reason. Prayer is powerful. Remember to pray over your new home, over the move, over your baby as they acclimate to a new living space. Pray for the movers and for yourself. Lift your move up to the Lord and trust that He has everything in hand.

Thank you for reading my list of 5 Tips on How to Move with a Baby. For more faith-based content, check out these additional blog posts:

Scripture We Chose to Write on Our New Home
10 Practical Things to do Before You Move
Establishing a Simple Morning Bible Study Routine
How to Include Jesus in Every Part of Your Day

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