Moving house? We have 6 hacks for families with young children

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When you're juggling toddlers, moving boxes and a new postcode, it's easy to forget important things - like your electricity contract. But it doesn't have to be complicated or stressful. With Vattenfall, you can get your electricity quickly and easily, and all electricity contracts are fossil-free - a smart choice for both your home and the future. So you can focus on getting the kids' rooms in order, finding your favorite mug for morning coffee and creating a safe start at your new address.

And because moving with children often requires a little extra planning, we've also gathered some simple tips below - little hacks to make the move a little easier for the whole family.

Moving with children is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle where the pieces keep moving (yet many people choose to move when their family expands!) There are a thousand details to pack, carry and fix - and somewhere in the middle of it all, your home needs to feel safe and ready for your family. It's not surprising that we parents sometimes forget the practical and actually quite important aspects of all this. Like signing an electricity contract for the new home!

Did you know that 42% of all Swedes wait to sign an electricity contract until after they have moved in? Even though electricity contracts are exactly the kind of thing that creates that important security in a new family home.

With Vattenfall, it's quick and easy to move your electricity contract - or sign a new one if you change supplier. You don't have to stress at the last minute and can instead focus on getting the kids' rooms in order, finding your favorite mug for morning coffee and starting to feel at home.

What's more, choosing a fossil-free electricity contract is not only a smart choice for the environment - but also something you can feel proud to have chosen for your family. In our research at Baby Journey, we see that new parents are also taking an increased interest in environmental and climate issues, and are making many of their decisions for the family based on these. That's why Vattenfall's fossil-free electricity contract is a safe choice for all you parents out there who prioritize environmental issues.

6 smart moving hacks for families with young children

Pack a 'survival kit' for both children and adults

Pack a backpack with the essentials for the first 24 hours: diapers, wipes, changes, snacks, bottle, chargers, medicines and a blanket. Parents can sneak in coffee, a power bank - and a dose of extra patience.

Let the kids paint on the moving boxes

Make packing a game! Give the kids crayons and let them decorate their own boxes. It gets them involved - and helps you find their stuff quickly in the chaos of moving.

Fix your electricity contract in advance - and don't worry about it in the middle of your move

When the boxes are being stacked and the children are running around among the cartons, it's nice to have certain things ready. By signing your electricity contract with Vattenfall well in advance, you can check off an important item now - and focus on everything else when the time comes. What's more, you can choose fossil-free electricity, a safe choice for both your home and the future. Check it off smoothly now!

Try to keep to the routine (as best you can)

Eating and sleeping times provide security when everything else changes. Stick to your routines as much as possible - even if dinner sometimes has to be eaten sitting on a moving box.

Make moving an adventure - with 'moving bingo'

Create a simple bingo sheet with things the child can look for on moving day: moving truck, roll of tape, banana box, teddy bear, sandwich on the floor... Check it off together! It will make the day more fun - for both of you.

Have a "packing competition" with symbols

Label the boxes with symbols instead of just text (e.g. a teddy bear for toys, a sock for clothes). Let the children match the right things with the right symbol. A fun activity - and a little help in the middle of it all.

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