When you reach the new place, you should not have to open twenty boxes to find a towel. Pack one accessible bag or box for the essentials your household will need.
The things to pack.
Medication and essential personal items.
Phone chargers and a power bank.
Toiletries, towels and toilet roll.
A change of clothes and sleepwear.
Water, snacks and easy food.
Mugs, a kettle and tea or coffee, if you use them.
Bedding for the first night.
Keys, important documents and any pet essentials.
Keep it with you.
Label the bag or box “First night”.
Keep it accessible during the move, rather than buried under other boxes.
Add the things specific to your household: a child’s familiar toy, pet food, glasses, or other everyday essentials.
Give the priority boxes a place.
If bedding or kitchen essentials need separate boxes, number those boxes and mark them “First night”.
Record the box numbers and rooms in your inventory.
Choose an easy-to-find spot for these boxes when unloading.