The first night essentials box is the one box you pack last and load first. It contains everything you need to function for the first 24 hours in your new home without opening a single other box. Getting this right makes the difference between a stressful first evening in a sea of cardboard and a surprisingly manageable one.
Why you need one
By the time the removal crew leaves you alone in your new home with hundreds of boxes, the last thing you want is to rummage through random boxes looking for your phone charger, toothbrush or kettle. The essentials box means everything for the first 12 to 24 hours is immediately to hand - labelled, easy to find, ready to use.
Kitchen and food
- Kettle - the most important item
- Mugs - one per person plus extras for the crew
- Tea, coffee, milk (cool bag), sugar
- A few plates, bowls and sets of cutlery
- Easy food for the evening - pasta, canned food, bread
- Kitchen roll, washing up liquid and sponge
Bathroom and personal
- Toilet paper - never forget this
- Soap, towels (one per person), toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel
- Medications - any prescription medicines must travel with you not on the van
- Basic first aid kit
Technology
- Phone chargers for everyone
- Laptop charger if working from home
- Extension leads - needed immediately
- A torch or battery-powered lantern
Bedding and sleep
- Bedding for each bed - sheets, duvet, pillows
- Pyjamas and a change of clothes for the morning
- Children's comfort items - specific soft toys, night lights, blankets
Documents and practical
- House keys - new set plus spares
- Meter reading notebook
- Important documents - passports, completion paperwork
- Cash and a pen
Tell the removal crew which box is your essentials box so they know to leave it accessible. Better still, transport it in your own car rather than the removal van.
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