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What should I pack in my moving day essentials box?

Quick Answer

Your moving day essentials box should contain everything you need for the first 24–48 hours in your new home, without having to unpack any of your other boxes. This typically includes: kettle, mugs, tea and coffee, bedding and towels, toiletries, phone chargers, a change of clothes, snacks, children's essentials, and any medication.

Kitchen Essentials

Pack your kettle, mugs, teaspoons, tea, coffee, milk (in a cool bag), sugar, a few plates and pieces of cutlery, washing up liquid, a sponge, and a tea towel. Also pack some snacks and easy-to-prepare food for moving day — you will be too tired to cook a proper meal.

Bedroom Essentials

Pack bedding for every bed — duvet, pillows, and sheets. Also pack a change of clothes for everyone in the household, and pyjamas. Moving day is exhausting, and having clean bedding and clothes ready to go makes a huge difference at the end of the day.

Bathroom Essentials

Pack towels for everyone, toilet paper (essential!), soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and any essential medication. Also pack a first aid kit — moving day is when accidents are most likely to happen.

Documents and Valuables

Keep important documents with you rather than loading them on the removal van. This includes: passports and driving licences; mortgage and property documents; insurance documents; children's school records; and any other irreplaceable documents. Also keep jewellery, cash, and other valuables with you.

Technology and Entertainment

Pack phone chargers for everyone, a portable battery pack, a laptop or tablet, and headphones. If you have young children, pack their favourite toys and some entertainment for the journey and for the first evening in your new home.