Moving home with 2 year old

[Isabelle728]

I am moving this Wednesday and as excited as I am, I am also very anxious and sad to be leaving my first home.

I decided to google "does moving affect a toddler" only to read that it is really stressful for them, they might get anxiety, feel confused etc and this has really made me feel awful, guilty, worried, scared and upset.

We are moving from a small 2 bed flat to a lovely 3 bedroom cottage in the countryside with a garden so it's a better life, but he does love the flat as this is all he knows and feels comfortable and happy here.

Has anyone else been through a move with a toddler? How did it go? Any tips? I am so upset this whole move is going to affect him.

Thank you in advance x

If you are fine he will be fine

Moved house when DT were 2 and again when they were 4. It was absolutely fine. You as their parent provide the security and safety: if you are ok, and secure and stable, they are ok. Good luck x

It will be fine, take photos of the rooms and views at the old house, it might be nice to make a photo book that contain pictures of all the houses your family lives in as you grow.

if you can leave him with grand parents on moving day or bring him with you but have GP stay with him in a Premier Inn or similar so you can get the new place sorted and his bed up and room with all his favourite things in so when he joins you it's not so hectic that night be good.

If you think about it the changing house isn't any more stressful for him than staying in a hotel or villa for two weeks,he has no idea it's just for two weeks. What is different isthe stress you and DH put out into his world which will make a difference, if you are fine he'll be fine.

I have moved house several times with my kids, as long as you are there he will be fine.
Will he be having his own bedroom? Make sure it’s your priority to get his room looking nice, with all his toys and special things there. Then make sure he has somewhere to sit and eat that is as similar as possible to what he has already. Think about his day, what does he need set up to follow his routine as much as possible? Keep it low key and matter of fact.

We moved when my DS was nearly 2 and he was fine even with the upheaval with decorating. The move meant he saw alot more of his DGF so that took the edge off.

You could sell the garden to him and be out there even when it's cold.