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How do I pack an entire house with a baby in tow!?

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Barbaricmoonbear · 01/03/2024 11:50

We move house in 6 days and there is still tonnes of packing to be done.
Im currently on maternity leave with my 5 mo so the most part of the packing is left to me as DH works 7am-5pm and doesn’t get home until gone 6pm. Naturally he is exhausted and we then have the children to feed, bath and organise school/work. There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day for anything house move related. DH is collecting stepchildren tonight who will be staying until Sunday afternoon, again I won’t rant but it means no help from him again as his children are more of a handful than the baby.
If I attempt to pack anything in the daytime 5mo will scream and cry. He isn’t having many naps at the moment and he’s being very clingy due to teething and a recent ear infection. If I leave the room he cries, if I put him down he cries, if I put him in the sling he cries, I cannot win.
We cannot afford packers so that’s out of the question. I haven’t got anyone who can come and help me, but that’s for another thread so I won’t rant here!
So can anyone share tips for getting everything packed up while wrestling a baby made of iron and not losing the plot in the process!?

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Skibbidino · 06/03/2024 14:07

How's it going @Barbaricmoonbear

Villagetoraiseachild · 06/03/2024 14:51

For last minute stuff, just sweep into large/ikea big bags.
Wishing you all the best and great your family are moving you.
Big help.

fluffiphlox · 06/03/2024 14:55

Pay the removals firm to do it.

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SquishyBeanBag · 06/03/2024 14:57

. I helped pack my friends house when I was 7 months pregnant for example, but she hasn’t offered to help me once

Have you actually asked her directly? If you don't ask, people will assume that you are just having a moan and that you don't want their practical help.

Same with your MIL. Have you or your DH said directly please can you help on X to look after baby while I pack or please can you spare a couple hours to pack between now and X.

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