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It’s almost back to school and that mean your college student should be prepared for all essentials if living on campus. From sheets, to shower caddies, to towels, and desk items, don’t wait until the last minute. Being over prepared is better than forgetting needed items when classes start.
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1. Twin XL sheets— Your college student will need Twin XL sheets and you will find dozens of retailers that sell this unique size. Check out the range of styles, high-quality, commitment to sustainable manufacturing, and range of price points.
Extra: While shopping for sheets your teen might want to choose the comforter, duvet, or blanket if they do not already have something warm they plan to bring from home. These can be regular twin or even larger to use on a future Queen size bed.
2. Towels — You can bring bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths from home or buy a new set for your teen. Students will want two sets of towels and these quick-drying ones in a variety of colors.
4. Surge protectors — Surge protectors will protect expensive electronics from a power surge and they also have multiple outlets and/or USB ports for all the electronic devices that students bring with them to college.
5. Bed Pillow — This is another item that your teen can bring from home. Consider a washable, hypoallergenic pillow protector to keep pillows clean and protect against bedbugs, dust mites, and allergens. Also, think about getting a second bed pillow or backrest pillow that your student can use to lean against when they are studying in bed as there are no headboards in most dorms.
6. Mattress Toppers— Help your student sleep like they never left home by sending them to campus with a mattress topper. They are super comfortable, easy-to-clean, durable, and provide an ick-safe barrier between your teens and the really old dorm mattress that’s typically provided.
7. Laundry hamper— Your teen will be doing laundry and they will need a laundry basket or hamper to transport a mountain of dirty clothes to the laundry room. Consider one that is lightweight, has straps to be used as a backpack, and has a pocket for laundry detergent.
8. Storage solutions— Shop for under-bed storage containers to store bedding, extra socks and underwear, and toiletries but, before buying, find out as much as you can about the room to maximize this precious space. Some schools provide dimensions for the furniture and how high the bed is lofted. Take a tape measure when you shop.
9. Shower caddy— For students who share a bathroom with suite-mates, this item can be left off the list if they can leave their toiletries in the bathroom. Consider buying a bathrobe, too, to wear for the walk to the communal shower rather than trying to keep a towel wrapped around them as they carry a shower caddy filled with essentials.
10. First aid kit— Send your student off with a first aid kit for use when they catch a cold or a sore throat. Students seem to get sick at 2 a.m. and it’s essential to have a thermometer, cold remedies, and basic first aid supplies at hand. It is also important to make sure your student has a way to renew any prescription medication they are currently taking.
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