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If you’re planning on moving right around the time your baby's due, you may be wondering whether to relocate just before or shortly after giving birth. Naturally, each approach has advantages and drawbacks. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind to help you decide. 

Moving Before the Baby Is Born 

If you’re looking for housing in a competitive market, finding a place will be a lot easier before giving birth. You won't have to coordinate around napping or nursing schedules, for example, to attend open houses.

You'll also get time to settle in, so the baby can start sleeping in their new room right away. This, in turn, will make it easier for your child to establish a consistent sleep schedule.  

Before you call a moving company, though, consider the drawbacks of relocating while pregnant. Packing up will challenging, for example, because your body can only take so much physical strain.

Additionally, you'll only be able to use certain products when cleaning the old house for the next tenant or buyer. Generally speaking, pregnant women should only use nontoxic cleaners like vinegar and especially avoid those that contain ammonia or bleach

Moving After the Baby Is Born 

movingOnce the baby is born, you'll have a better idea of what you need in a home. For example, you might realize you need an extra-large laundry room so you can stay on top of all the dirty clothes, or you may want a more spacious garage to store strollers and car seats.

Packing will also be considerably easier once you’re no longer pregnant because you’ll be able to do more physically, as long as you give yourself plenty of time to recover from the delivery. 

The biggest drawback of moving after giving birth is the fact that you won't be able to set up the nursery in advance. You can still acquire everything you need for it, though, and set it up in the old house until you’re ready to relocate. 

 

Regardless of whether you decide to move before or after the baby is born, turn to M. Dyer & Sons for help. Based on Oahu, this full-service moving company is equipped to handle relocations of virtually any distance, from across the island to across the world. Comprised of 70 professionally trained employees, their knowledgeable team knows how to relieve all the stress associated with moving. To request a free packing and shipping quote, reach out on their website or call (808) 456-4200.

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