Moving With a Large Family: Organization and Logistics Tips
If you’re moving with a large family, there are many complications involved in scheduling, as well as in ensuring that your family’s belongings are safe during the move. A Plus International Movers, located in Riyadh, helps families to make the process of moving internationally and locally easy and efficient in Saudi Arabia.
1. Create a Master Moving Timeline
A Master Moving Timeline will help smooth local and international moving from inside or outside of Saudi Arabia. We recommend that you plan your overseas move 6-8 weeks prior to your move date and 3-4 weeks for a local move. You should create a list of milestones you must complete (e.g., declutter, pack, and disconnect Utilities, etc.) to determine your timeline.
2. Declutter and Inventory Belongings
Organizing your belongings into Keep, Donate, Sell, and discard piles can help reduce excess and save you money. If you have a large family, it would be helpful to create an inventory spreadsheet so you can see all your valuable items (including your furniture) and what you need for each of your children. For those looking to move within Saudi Arabia, A Plus International Movers is a professional relocation company able to assist you with packing in major cities throughout the country, including Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. They provide trained movers with experience working throughout the Kingdom.
3. Pack Smart by Category and Priority
You should group items into rooms and categories by member of the family, with each child’s property having its own color-coded label. An “Essentials Box” is suggested for packs, with each box containing the person’s necessities of clothing, hygiene products, necessary medications and toys for the first night’s stay. When you pack, make sure that breakable or precious items are packed first. Our team located in Riyadh at A Plus International Movers will create custom packing methods for delicate items.
4. Coordinate Family Logistics
Planning and coordinating the logistics of your family’s move globally, or across Saudi Arabia, will allow for easy moving experiences. A Plus International Movers, the leading moving and relocation company in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam suggests that you book your transfer to your child’s school, update medical records and transport your pet as soon as possible, and arrange for temporary accommodation along the shipping routes. Establish a digital family command center with a checklist and chat for all members, while A Plus handles customs clearance of your family’s vehicle(s), and delivery is done correctly and safely so you can be at ease knowing your family is safe.
5. Manage Moving Day Chaos
Each area will have a “move captain” in charge of kids, pets, and kitchen; this person’s responsibility is to prepare snacks and games during the move as well as plan for downtime. Verify with your movers regarding access, parking, and timelines. Keep in mind that traffic in Saudi Arabia may affect all aspects of moving schedules. A professions and experience mover like A Plus International Movers provides dedicated coordinators that coordinate every aspect of your move.
6. Post-Move Unpacking Strategy
Initially unpack your child’s room and settle into the shared areas. Update all contact information including your school district, bank, and any other services as soon as possible. As a experienced movers in Riyadh A Plus International Movers provides assistance with the clearing and delivery of your personal goods through customs in order to get settled quickly and comfortably into Riyadh or other countries.
Conclusion
Moving with a large family does not need to be overwhelming with concrete planning. Having a clear outline of when things need to happen, decluttering and organizing all items, packing strategically, and coordinating all aspects of each family member’s move will make a stressful situation easy and seamless. A Plus International Movers will guide you every step of the way — whether you are moving within Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam, or are going internationally — by providing professional packing services, logistic support and a dedicated move coordinator to keep your entire family organized, safe and comfortable during their move.
As a trusted packers and movers in Saudi Arabia, A Plus International Movers makes large-family moves effortless. Contact our Riyadh office for a personalized plan and free quote today.
