What do you need when moving into your first apartment?

Question

I have a 16 month old daughter and just her and I are moving into our first home, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. I am trying to compile a list of items that we need when we first move into the apartment. I can think of a few basic items, but I'm sure I'm missing some really useful items to get for in the home.

Answer 1

Not counting food --
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dishwashing detergent
hand soap
scouring pad (for the dishes)
vacuum clean, broom or similar
those little locky things that keep your kid from getting into cabinets
ice trays
vegetable brush
shampoo
hairbrush
toothbrush
toothpaste
band-aids
diapers
lamps (standing and bedside)
sofa or futon
bed
tv table
coffee table or something similar
cable for the TV (coax, which you will need even without cable service!)
light bulbs (mostly 60 and 100W)
bookshelves, milk crates, or some kind of modular shelving
a screwdriver (both regular and phillips head, in a variety of sizes)
a hammer
picture hanger nails
kitchen utensils (knives, forks, spoons, etc.)
a frying pan
a 'dutch oven' or big pot for boiling stuff in
kitchen matches (if you have gas stove)
a flashlight
plunger
toilet brush
cleanser (like comet or that scrubbing bubble stuff)
shower curtain and rings
color bleach
laundry detergent
anti-staticsheets (like Cling Free or similar)
crib
batteries (for TV tuner, etc.)... mostly AAA and AA.
power strips for your power outlets

You might check in with your local chamber of commerce office -- they might have 'welcome packs' for new 'neighbors'.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.

Answer 2

A good superintendent.
No, seriously.

Moving day is a great chance to see how cooperative that building's superintendent is.
Did they pad the elevator ahead of your arrival?
Most buildings have specific days and/or hours for moving - did the super give you a hard time about any of that?
Is the super holding the door(s) for your or the movers if they happen to be around at the same time, or letting it slam in your face and theirs?
It may seem trivial in light of your overall task of moving, but do take heed of your interaction with the super at this point, because it gives you a great idea of what they are like, and sets the tone for your subsequent life in that building.
As for actual household items, you can't possibly plan on having every last thing ahead of a move.
Resign yourself to a future filled with trips to Bed, Bath and Beyond, Container Store, etc...

Answer 3

Tell everyone you know that you need stuff. Especilly people with long established households. Soon your house will be full too. Shop garage sales and bargin hard. Find out which newspapers have the auction listings for great deals on older large pieces of furniture. When your cost of replacing every thing you've put in the appartment reaches 2000 dollars, buy renters insurance.

Answer 4

You will usually need first and last month rent along with a security deposit.gates to put by the doors so the babby will not go into other room or fall down the stairs if you are upstairs

Answer 5

You will usually need first and last month rent along with a security deposit. You also need an account with your local utilities such as the power company and a telephone hook up account. If you have pets and the apartment allows them, you will need a pet deposit.

Answer 6

appliances?
does it come with stove, fridge, washer dryer dishwasher?
dont forget little things like towels, washclothes, garbage cans, canasters for sugar, flour, ect. Lamps, furntiture. Cleaning supplies.

Answer 7

think like this what will i need for the kitchen,living room, bathroom,bedroom, eating utensils,towels,tvs, couch,chair etc

Answer 8

You need appliances and furniture.

Answer 9

a sofa, a vacuum, a TV (no forget it , you don't need one, ween yourself)

Answer 10

alot of boxes