One of the most difficult things parents can experience is moving with kids. Between ensuring everything is scheduled perfectly to packing toys to helping your children adjust to a new home, it can feel a bit hectic.
To help ease your moving with a family just a bit, we’ve created a guide with some of the most efficient methods for packing toys in your children’s play rooms. We understand just how frustrating and time-consuming packing oddly shaped toys can be. These tips will prepare you for a more efficient toy packing experience.
Tips for Packing Toys Efficiently
Being organized when you move is one of the best things you can do to make your entire experience easier and smoother. It’s no different when packing toys. Organizing and strategically packing toys will help you in the long run.
Take Inventory
Before you even start thinking about packing toys, it’s important to take inventory. Separate your kids’ toys and decide which toys you’re taking with you, which to donate, and which to throw out.
For the toys you’ll be taking with you, make a list of them so you know exactly what you have when you move to your new home. If you decide to put some toys in storage, such as toys your children have grown out of, make a separate inventory for this.
Clean Toys Before Packing
Before packing toys, make sure to clean each and every one of them. Kids’ toys can attract many types of germs or gather dirt and dust on their toys, especially when playing outside. Soak them in warm, soapy water or wipe them down with a disinfectant wipe before packing them up for the move.
Disassemble Large Toys
When packing toys that are on the larger side, such as play kitchens or dollhouses, it’s best to disassemble them and pack the pieces into smaller boxes. For reassembly, label parts and take photos of the toy for a more efficient process.
Get the Right Moving Supplies
Medium-sized cardboard boxes, reusable plastic storage containers, packing paper, tape, and bubble wrap are all crucial supplies when packing toys. It’s a good idea to get a variety of box sizes to fit toys of all shapes, sizes, and materials.
Keep Boxes Light
Try to avoid overpacking your boxes with toys. This can lead to heavy boxes or damaging toys by overstuffing. Be strategic with the placement of toys, placing heavier items at the bottom and smaller, lighter items on top.
Pack Fragile Toys Separately
To ensure the safe transport of fragile toys, such as dolls, electronics, motor cars, or figurines, it’s best to pack them separately. Wrap them in bubble wrap or thick packing paper before placing them in the box or container for ultimate protection.
Use Vacuum Seal Bags for Stuffed Animals
If your children have a plethora of plush stuffed animals, you may be facing the challenge of how to pack them strategically and keep them from taking up too much space. The answer is a vacuum seal bag.
These hefty and efficient bags compress the stuffed animals to a safe space and protect them from damage during the move. After compressing them, place the bags in a storage container for an even easier moving experience.
Protect Your Toys with Mike Hammer Moving Services in the Kansas City Area
Are you worried about organizing your move, including packing toys? Mike Hammer Moving is here to make your move seamless, easy, and efficient! With our professional packing and moving services, you won’t have to lift a finger throughout the entire move. That is until you have to point us to where to place certain furniture.
Request a free quote for your move in the Kansas City Area today!
