How to Pack Clothes, Linen and Toys for Moving

May 27, 2025

How to Pack Clothes, Linen and Toys for Moving

Avoid crushed clothes, tangled toys and disorganised boxes with these smart packing tips.

Introduction

Clothing, linen and toys may not be fragile, but they take up space fast — and can easily become a jumbled mess during a move. Using the right strategy (and box sizes) can help you pack these items in a way that keeps them clean, organised and easy to unpack.

Here’s how to do it properly.

1. Use the Right Box Size

Soft, lightweight items don’t need heavy-duty boxes — but they do benefit from consistent sizing and stackability.

Recommended Product:

• Medium 58L Moving Box  → Ideal for linen, folded clothing, soft toys and pantry items.
  

2. Fold or Roll — Don’t Just Throw Things In

• Folded: Best for bulk storage and easier stacking.
  

• Rolled: Great for tighter spaces and keeping clothes wrinkle-free.
  

• Avoid tossing clothes in loose — it makes the box heavier and harder to unpack.

3. Pack by Category

To save time unpacking, group items into boxes by type:

• Clothes by person or season
  

• Linen by room (e.g. bedroom, bathroom)
  

• Toys by child or age group
  

Label boxes clearly so everything ends up in the right spot.

4. Cushion & Fill

While these items aren’t breakable, they can shift around. Use:

• Soft toys or towels to fill gaps

• Linen to cushion the base or top of boxes with heavier items
  

5. Use One “Essentials” Box

Set aside a box with:

• Pyjamas and a change of clothes
  

• A towel and toiletries
  

• Favourite toys or bedtime items for the kids

• Label this box “Open First – Essentials”.

Related Guides

Planning the rest of your move? Don’t miss:

• The Best Moving Boxes for Every Item in Your Home
  

• How to Pack Glassware and Kitchen Items
  

• How to Pack Books for Moving

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