Moving to a new apartment is an exciting time. But when you get to the actual moving day, you will find that there can be a ton of chaos that goes on around you and it is hard to keep up with it all. You may have some professional movers who are coming to your apartment to help take out the stress, but since you have strangers in your home during this time, and they may be carrying some big and heavy items, you may wonder what steps you can take to keep you and  your kids safe during the move.

First, you need to make a plan ahead of time. If you have smaller kids and some pets, you probably do not want them underfoot when you and the movers are getting everything out of the apartment. If you have a friend or family member who is able to stick around and watch the kids or even take them for a few hours during the day, that can really help make sure that no one gets hurt along as well.

You also need to keep the apartment as clean and free of clutter as possible. Yes, this seems easier said than done during all that moving, but try to keep things like the pathways and hallways clean and free of any potential obstacles so you and the movers are not going to trip and fall. Make sure that everyone is using proper lifting techniques so you don’t pull out your back and get hurt and use your common sense to make sure that you always stay out of trouble and keep everyone safe.

Also, make sure to check into the reputation of the moving company that you plan to use. You do not want to work with someone who is not going to take good care of your personal items and who could cause an accident or other problem along the way when you are moving too. You can ask around for references, look online, and talk to the moving company in person to make sure you are getting the right team for the move.

When moving with small children, it is always a good idea to have a contingency plan that will keep them out of the way and ensure that no one gets harmed, especially them. If you are ready to make a big move, then you need to come check out our  2 bedroom apartments in downtown SF to see if they are just right for all your needs. A member of our staff is ready to discuss the apartment