Moving With Kids and Pets in Midland
Moving day is busy, with open doors, heavy items and strangers in the house. Planning for kids and pets keeps everyone safe and calmer.
Request a moving quoteKeep them out of the way
Arrange for a friend, relative or sitter to watch young children on moving day, or set up a quiet room with the door closed.
Pets on moving day
Keep pets in a closed room or crate, or at a boarder, while doors are open. Make sure tags and microchip details show your new address and phone number.
Heat safety
Never leave children or pets in a parked car, even for a few minutes. Midland summers make cars dangerously hot very quickly.
Familiar things
Pack a bag with favorite toys, blankets, food and bowls so the first night feels familiar. Set up kids' rooms first at the new home.
School changes
Talk with children about the move early, visit the new school if you can, and keep routines like meals and bedtime as normal as possible.
Plan the day
Share the schedule with your mover so they know who is home and which rooms to keep clear. Send a request and a moving company will get in touch.
The new neighborhood
Walk the new neighborhood with children and pets in the first few days. Check the yard fence for gaps before letting dogs out, and keep cats indoors for a while until they settle. Show children where the new school, parks and nearby friends' homes are.
Paperwork
Gather school records, vaccination records for pets and children, and any prescriptions before moving day, and keep them with you rather than on the truck. A new school or vet may ask for them in the first week.
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