Free family resource
Moving Day Survival Kit Checklist
Pack one box (or one bag per room) with these on top — everything you'll actually need your first few days in the new place, before the rest of the boxes get unpacked.
Kitchen
- Bottled Water
- Cups
- Dish Soap & Towels
- Paper Plates
- Plastic Utensils
- Spatula, Pot & Skillet
- Trash Can Liners
- Sponges & Mops
- Tea & Coffee
- Coffee Maker
- Snacks
- Paper Towels
- Ice
Bathroom
- Bath Towels
- Trash Bags
- Plunger
- Toothpaste & Brush
- Toilet Paper
- Facial Tissues
- Shampoo
- Hand Soap
- Deodorant
- Hair Dryer
- Shower Curtain
- Multipurpose Cleaner
Bedroom
- Bed Linens
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Cell Phone Charger
- Outfit for 3 Days
Kids & Pets
- Sippy Cups & Bibs
- Games & Activities
- Pet Food & Bowls
- Litter & Litter Box
- Pet Medications
Office
- Laptop & Charger
- Work Notebook
- Pens
Medication
- Prescribed Medicine
- Vitamins
- First-Aid Kit
Documents
- Moving Contract
- Closing Documents
- Passport & Visas
- Utility Transfer Docs
- Medical Records
- Insurance Cards
Moving-Day Tools
- Box Cutter & Scissors
- Flashlight
- Tape Measure
- Hammer & Nails
- Drill & Pliers
- Screwdriver
- Vacuum
- Broom & Dustpan