For babies and toddlers, moving plans need to preserve feeding, sleep, hygiene and close supervision. Pack for the full journey and a possible delay, with essential supplies kept in the household's own transport. Use familiar equipment in accordance with its instructions rather than improvising a sleeping or travel arrangement.
Prepare the care bag
- Feeding supplies and suitable food storage arrangements.
- Nappies, wipes, clothing and washing essentials.
- Medication and any relevant care instructions.
- Familiar comfort items and appropriate travel equipment.
Assign one adult to the child at each stage and make handovers explicit. Keep the child away from loading routes, loose packaging, tools and unsecured furniture. If someone else provides care during the move, share contact details and the practical schedule securely.
At the destination, establish a safe sleeping and changing area before general unpacking. Follow product instructions for reassembly and check small fittings are not left within reach. Plan breaks and meals around the child's usual needs where possible. A slower unloading schedule can be more workable than trying to combine every care task with lifting boxes.
Put it into practice
Use the family and accessibility moving planner to organise your own figures or next steps. Keep its assumptions alongside your plan.