Your home will be bustling with activity on moving day, which could be distracting for the youngest members of your family. Keeping your little ones entertained during the move will free up your time to coordinate with the professionals. Here are a few ideas for children of all ages.

How to Keep Kids Busy on Moving Day

1. Create a Designated Playroom 

Having youngsters stay put is the best way to keep them safe while movers carry belongings out of the house. Before moving day, clear all items from one room. This is where the kids should stay while work is underway. Give them coloring books, stuffed animals, or board games you can easily put in a backpack later.

2. Let Them Draw on Boxes

If your kids are older or particularly well-behaved, they can watch as the crew works. Set up a playstation in the corner of the living room and give your children crayons and markers to draw pictures on an empty cardboard box.

To make sure drawing holds their attention for a while, turn the activity into a game. For example, ask how many different animals they can draw on the box. 

3. Take Them Outside

If your children are toddlers, enlist a trusted friend or relative to babysit. They can take the kids for a walk around the neighborhood or arrange a trip to a nearby playground to pass the time. This will help little ones burn off extra energy so they can sleep during the trip to the new home later.

To make moving with a family easy, call Becker Movers in Rochester, NY. They sell packing materials so you don’t have to search for supplies and offer storage units to hold extra items. Authorized by the New York State Department of Transportation, these movers safely transport property for local or long-distance relocations on a reliable and clean truck. Learn more about the team’s qualifications online or call (585) 458-5480 to book an appointment.