What to include in "essentials box" on moving day

[Lelliebellieboo]

I'm trying to get as organised as possible. I keep reading about having an essentials box in the car of things that we will want to have easy access to, rather than being packed in with everything else.

Here is my list so far - what else should I add in?

Extension lead
Allen keys
Screwdrivers
Phone charger
Scissors

DC teddies / small toys

Make up bag
Toiletries
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Toilet roll
Shampoo
Shower gel
Hairbrush / hairbands
Hand soap

Bedding
Pyjamas
Towels

Dog food
Dog treats
Poo bags
Dog bed
Dog toys

Alarm clock
Night light

Bin liners

DVD Player / remote / plug
few DVDs

Remote controls

Kettle
Mugs
Teaspoons
Glasses
Squash
Coffee
Sugar

Paper plates
Cutlery

Kitchen towel
J Cloths
Cleaning wipes
Disinfectant
Mop
Vaccuum cleaner and charger

Breakfast food for day 2

Clothes for 2-3 days each

Shoes! We forgot shoes. (They had to unload the shoe cupboard from the van so we could grab a pair each 🤣)

A lamp or some bulbs 💡 maybe a torch too

Tea towels

Looks great list.

Hand towels for bathrooms
Tampons/pad as stressful situations can make periods arrive
Small first aid kit for headaches, splinters and cuts from moving things around
Wine glasses and bottle opener!

@Akire

Looks great list.

Hand towels for bathrooms
Tampons/pad as stressful situations can make periods arrive
Small first aid kit for headaches, splinters and cuts from moving things around
Wine glasses and bottle opener!

I cannot believe I left out the most important part - the wine!!!!!

Good call on the small first aid kit as well.

Ah yes, forgot about shoes

Batteries and a torch is a good shout as well!

House keys! Keep in your pocket!
Essential phone numbers (Solicitors/estate agents, vet etc)
Calpol, Ibuprofen, Paracetamol (+any important prescription stuff)
Bottle opener!

Small mirror for doing your makeup
Slippers and fluffy socks! (My feet always get cold in an empty house 😁)
Paracetamol

Kettle and full brew supplies are epic.

Wine and a takeaway number.

Coats

It pissed down when we moved and we all got absolutely soaked as our proper raincoats were packed!

Notepad for note making
A smile
A strong positive mindset
Wine and a tin of biscuits
Bottle opener thingy
Food
A pen
Towels
First aid kit in case
A portable lamp
Money
Torch

Depending on what you need to do at home, we also got one of those 4G/5G router things that everyone can connect their devices to

Also I put our passports and important documents in the essentials bag as I was worried about losing them!

Thanks for this OP - I'm moving later this year!

I'd add laptop (if you have one), mobile phone and charger.

I've also printed off a copy of my floor plan in the new house so I can tell the removals people which room to put which boxes in.

I'm planning on making a box of my valuables/passports/birth certificates/jewellry/important paperwork and take that to my mums the week before so that doesn't get lost

Don’t forget to take a photo of the gas and electric meters in the old house as you leave and new house when you arrive. Lease out the meter cupboard key.

I the new house, put labels on the doors saying which room they are, corresponding to what it says on the packing boxes if it’s not obviously kitchen or bathroom etc eg: “Bedroom 3”

@BikeRunSki

I the new house, put labels on the doors saying which room they are, corresponding to what it says on the packing boxes if it’s not obviously kitchen or bathroom etc eg: “Bedroom 3”

Good tip thank you!

Not for your list but just advice. Keep your wallet/phone on you at all times. We moved a couple of years ago and my bag was stolen from the car while we were all distracted. I was so concerned about logistics, i forgot the basics. It was a fairly quiet area so i was really caught off guard. Police said it wasn't uncommon.

Padlocks for sheds etc
Batteries
Toilet paper

Oh I totally misread the op, I thought it was boot supplies in case you break down! I was unsure why there was a kettle etc.

Babywipes!
Has your new place got curtains? I moved somewhere with blinds in all rooms apart from the master bedroom - cue attempting to fit curtains on moving day!

Any medications you're going to need.

Pet food, bowls etc

Milk