“5 Must-Have Items for Your College Dorm Room in 2023!”
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Welcome, all you eager parents and soon-to-be college freshman! As the staff of the highly acclaimed parent game, we know a thing or two about navigating the treacherous waters of college dorm room shopping. And let’s just say, it’s no small feat.
With the dawn of 2023 on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about decking out your child’s new living space in style. Because let’s face it, nothing says “I’m a cool parent” quite like a perfectly curated dorm room.
So, where to begin? Well, first things first, you’re going to need a solid game plan. Do your research, scour the internet for the latest trends, and of course, consult your child because, let’s be real, they probably have much better taste than you do.
Now, onto the fun part – shopping! From cozy bedding to trendy wall decor, the options are endless. But fear not, we’re here to help you navigate the endless sea of dorm room essentials. Pro tip: Opt for versatile pieces that can easily transition from dorm room to first apartment because, let’s face it, your child will probably be living in that shoebox of a room for longer than you’d like to admit.
But remember, it’s not all about style – functionality is key. Storage bins, bed risers, and desk organizers are your best friends when it comes to maximizing space in those tiny dorm rooms. Trust us, your child will thank you when they’re not tripping over their cluttered mess every time they walk through the door.
And last but not least, don’t forget the finishing touches. A cozy rug, a few throw pillows, and some funky lighting can truly elevate the vibe of any dorm room. And let’s be honest, nothing says “I’ve got my life together” quite like a well-decorated living space.
So, there you have it, folks! College dorm room shopping 2023, brought to you by the pros here at the parent game. Now go forth and conquer that dorm room like the stylish, savvy parent you are. And hey, who knows, maybe your child will even thank you for it (we won’t hold our breath though).
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Power Strip Surge Protector, 5Ft Extension Cord, 6 Outlets with 3 USB Ports(1 USB C Outlet), 3-Side Outlet Extender, Wall Mount, Compact for Travel, Home, School, College Dorm Room and Office
- 【9 IN 1 Power Strip with USB-C】3-side power strip with 6 AC outlets and 3 USB ports can power up 9 devices simultaneously. Compatible with almost all USB devices(the actual current is decided by the demand for the devices)
- 【3 Side Design & Wide Space Outlets】3-side design that makes it enough to fit big adapters and suitable for all kinds of equipment. and each AC outlet with 1.6 inches of space in between, is larger than a standard 1.5-inch socket. fit big adapters without blocking each other. The compact design saves more space, suitable for the travel, home, dorm room, and office
- 【 USB-C FAST Charge】3 USB ports total 5V/3.1A TOTAL, Each USB-A port provides 5V/2.4A max, and the USB-C port can up to 5V/3A max. With smart charging technology, it can auto-detect your connected devices and can reach faster-charging efficiency, which would charge your cellphone, or pad WITHOUT a variety of converters.
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Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad Dorm Bedding - Cotton Mattress Topper for College Dorm, Quilted Mattress Cover, Deep Pocket Fits 8"-21" Mattresses, Dorm Room Essentials, Extra Long Twin Pillow Top, White
- Sleep on a Cloud: This dorm room essential mattress pad is filled with 450 GSM polyester microfiber to preserve your mattress's lifespan, ensure enhanced pillowy comfort, and transform your mattress into a cloud-like sleep space with optimal support.
- Breathable & Moisture-Wicking: The 100% cotton fabric cover offers natural breathability and moisture-wicking properties, making it perfect for warm days while providing an incredibly soft touch.
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Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose Portable Compact First Aid Kit for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, Sprains & Burns, Ideal for Home, Car, Travel, Camping and Outdoor Emergencies, 160 pieces
- 160-piece Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose Portable Emergency First Aid Kit is ideal for home, in cars, outdoors, dorm rooms, & while camping, cooking or on-the-go to help care for minor cuts, scrapes, burns, itches, pain, skin rashes & insect bites
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EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy Portable for College Dorm Room Essentials, Shower Caddy Dorm with 8-Pocket Large Capacity,Shower Bag for Beach,Swimming,Gym
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Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad - Soft Mattress Topper for College Dorm Room Essentials, Extra Long Twin Quilted Fitted Mattress Protector Cover with Deep Pocket Fits 8"-21" Mattress, White, 39x80 Inches
- Ergonomic Design: This Bedsure twin xl mattress pad (39x80 inches) features an ergonomic three-zone design. The top and bottom zones feature a softer wavy design for improved relaxation. The honeycomb-shaped middle quilting provides evenly distributed support that disperses the body’s pressure. Designed to upgrade any stiff mattress to a restorative sleeping space, whether it's in the dorm room, guest room, kids room, or anywhere else.
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Power Strip with LED Desk Lamp, 3 Outlets 4 USB Ports(2 USBC) 4 Modes 5 Level Touch Lamp Small Desk Lamp for Home Office Bedroom Bedside, Study Reading Light, 5ft Extension Cord, Dorm Room Essentials
- 【 USB-C & USB Ports & AC Outlet Deskop Power Strip 】- The small desk lamp for bedroom is equipped with 2 USB-C port, 2 USB-A ports and 3 3-prong AC outlets, which can stably maintain 5V 2.1A output, make your phone, tablet, kindle, watch, humidifier and other electronic devices are charged whether the night stand light lamp is on or off, building your own working station. Fully save your time and space.
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- 【 Eye Protection LED Lamp】- No flicker, no glare, no blue light, no ghosting. The One Beat LED desk lamp is an eco-friendly eye protection desk lamp, designed to minimize eye strain during long reading or working sessions. Home office desk essentials you must haves!
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HEYHOUSE Closet Organizers and Storage,College Dorm Room Essentials,Pack of 6 Multifunctional Organizer Magic Space Saving Hangers with 9 Holes Storage Organization for Wardrobe Closet
- 👚★Space Saving Closet Hanger★ Closet organizers and storage can save more wardrobe space. When used vertically,magic closet storage hangers with premium smart hanger hooks can save more than 80% of the space and keep the clothes neatly separated and wrinkle-free. The storage organizer with 9 square holes design make each piece of clothing ventilated at equal intervals without crowding. Closet space saving hangers can hang at least 9 pieces of clothes,and easily bid farewell to messy wardrobes
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Brita Metro Water Filter Pitcher with SmartLight Filter Change Indicator, BPA-Free, Replaces 1,800 Plastic Water Bottles a Year, Lasts Two Months, Includes 1 Filter, Small - 6-Cup Capacity, Turquoise
- WATER FILTER PITCHER: One BPA-free, small 6-cup Brita Metro Water Pitcher includes one Standard filter to help remove impurities from your tap water
- CUTS OUT IMPURITIES: Brita water filter cuts the taste and odor of chlorine and also reduces copper, cadmium and mercury impurities
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Command Variety Pack, Picture Hanging Strips, Wire Hooks and Wall Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Clear Variety Pack for Up to 19 Items, 1 Kit
- HANGS UP TO 19 ITEMS: One Clear Command Variety Pack includes four small and four large picture hanging strips, three medium wall hooks, one large wall hook, seven mini adhesive hooks, four wire hooks and 22 Command Strips
- DAMAGE FREE HANGING: Each wall hook, wire hook and picture strip works without leaving holes, marks or sticky residue on a variety of surfaces and remove cleanly when you want to redecorate or reorganize your dorm room or rental without tools
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Command Variety Pack, Picture Hanging Strips, Wire Hooks and Utility Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Variety Pack for Up to 19 Items, 1 Kit
- HANGS UP TO 19 ITEMS: One Command Variety Pack includes six small picture hanging strips, four large picture hanging strips, three medium utility hooks, two large utility hooks, three small utility hooks, six small wire hooks and 20 strips
- DAMAGE FREE HANGING: Each utility hook, wall hook and picture hanging strip works without leaving holes, marks or sticky residue on a variety of surfaces and remove cleanly when you want to redecorate or reorganize your dorm room or rental without tools
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LEVOIT Air Purifiers for Bedroom Home, 3-in-1 Filter Cleaner with Fragrance Sponge for Sleep, Smoke, Allergies, Pet Dander, Odor, Dust, Office, Desktop, Portable, HEPA at Speed Ⅰ, Core Mini-P, White
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Whitmor Hanging Shoe Shelves - 8 Section - Closet Organizer - Grey
- Neatly stores and organizes 8 pairs of shoes without taking up any additional floor space
- Perfect for organizing bedrooms, closets, laundry room, play room, college dorm rooms, Whitmor's hanging organizer provides storage for small clothes, toys, towels & accessories
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Dalykate Laundry Bag with Shoulder Straps and Mesh Pocket Durable Nylon Backpack Clothes Hamper Bag with Drawstring Closure for College, Travel, Laundromat, Apartment
- LAUNDRY CAPACITY - Measures 13"(diameter) x 29", this size is big enough for holding 2-3 loads of laundry. Perfect capacity for laundromat use or family use. Note: Tight a knot over the drawstring cord lock to ensure nothing lost when the laundry bag is full.
- ADJUSTABLE AND WIDE SHOULDER STRAPS - Fully adjustable shoulder straps and torso length to fit a wide variety of people, which can be extended to 28.4" at the longest. With the width of 1.9", it provides maximum support to your shoulders, relieving your shoulders from heavy weight. More convenient and comfortable than holding a bulky laundry basket back and forth between home and laundromat.
- EXTERNAL MESH POCKET AND INNER POCKET WITH ZIPPER - Designed with front mesh pocket(13" x 9") with drawstring closure, provide extra storage space for laundry detergent or fabric softener. And inner pocket (6.3" x 7") with zipper for cell phone, coins or cash change.
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Hansleep Memory Foam Twin XL Mattress Topper for College Dorm Room Essentials, Twin XL Mattress Pad Cover with Deep Pocket, Pillow Top Mattress Topper Twin Extra Long with Gel Foam, 39x80 Inches, Grey
- SUPPORTIVE MEMORY FOAM LAYER: Hansleep memory foam mattress topper boasts a unique structure that combines a gel-infused memory foam layer and down alternative fillings. This design ensures weight distribution is even and pressure is relieved from different points of the body. It's an excellent addition for a firm mattress.
- PREMIUM SURFACE: This mattress topper features a 3D premium surface that wicks away night sweat. Combined with the cooling gel infused in the memory foam, it provides a breathable and comfortable sleep environment.
- DEEP POCKET DESIGN: The deep pocket mattress pad can stretch up to 21 inches deep, ensuring it fits snugly on any mattress and stays in place throughout the night.
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Sywhitta 4-Tier Plastic Rolling Utility Cart with Handle, Multi-Functional Storage Trolley for Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Movable Storage Organizer with Wheels, Black
- 【Easy To Move】There are four wheels that can rotate 360 degrees,and two of them are lockable,and you can slide them at will. Even if it's heavy, you can easily move it. Convenient for your storage.
- 【Light material】Made of plastic and iron pipe, which can be used by you for a long time. The storage box is made of plastic, which is relatively light, but it still has a certain load-bearing capacity. The pole are made of iron pipe and will not deform easily. And the surface is smooth and won't scratch your hands.
- 【Multifunctional Storage】This handle utility cart can be placed in the kitchen, living room, toilet, study and other places. You can use it to place daily items, spices, toiletries, books and other things. Improve the cleanliness of your home and don't worry about missing things.
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Loghot Bedside Caddy/Bedside Storage Bag Hanging Organizer for Bunk and Hospital Beds,Dorm Rooms Bed Rails,Can be Placed Glasses,Books,Mobile Phones,Keys (Light Pink)
- Quality Material: The dorm room essentials bed caddy is made of canvas and iron, make it strong and sturdy. The bedside storage caddy has 1 large pocket, 2 small pockets, 2 small mesh pockets and 2 hooks. You can storage your everything you want on bed and easy for you use.
- All-round Encirclement: Unlike other similar bedside storage bag where only part of the iron frame is covered, the metal frame on the top and inside of our bedside pocket caddy is completely covered. The whole bag is fixed to prevent tilting and is more stable and enduring.
- Wide Usages & Space Saving: The bedside caddy organizer can store all of your belongings like books, remotes, magazines, laptops, notebooks, pens, cellphones, water bottles, and some snacks and drinks, no more clutter from your bed. Will make you feel good and everything you need is always at hand.
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Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray, Original Citrus, 2 Fl Oz - Lemon, Bergamot and Lemongrass
- Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray leaves your bathroom smelling fresh and clean. Simply spray the water in the bowl with Poo-Pourri Toilet Spray before using the toilet to prevent odors before they begin!
- Scent: Lemon, Bergamot and Lemongrass. Freshens bathroom odors before it begins so you can leave the porcelain throne smelling better than you found it!
- How It Works: Shake well. Spritz 3-5 sprays into the toilet bowl on the water’s surface. Proceed to do your thing. Poo-Pourri traps bathroom odor under the water’s surface, so it never enters the air.
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General Medi 110 Pieces Small First Aid Kit - HardCase First Aid Box - Contains Premium Medical Supplies for Travel, Home, Office, Vehicle, Camping, Workplace & Outdoor
- SECURITY & RELIABILITY - Manufactured from the highest of quality approved facility exceeding safety standards for emergency first aid, for adults and kids. All of our first aid products carry certificate of conformity to ensure conformance to global standards wherever they are used.
- CONTENTS - Packed with 110 useful and valuable hospital grade first aid supplies - See the product images and the product description below for a full list of contents. We are confident that you will find that there are more and higher quality contents in our kits than any other on the market.
- DESIGN - For maximum efficiency and portability, this basic first aid kit weighs only 0.65 pound and features a compact, travel-friendly design. Perfect for cars , schools , boat , children and more
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rejomiik Portable Shower Caddy Basket Plastic Cleaning Caddy Organizer Storage Tote with Handle for Bathroom, College, Dorm Room Essentials, Pink
- Storage Capacity: The large-capacity plastic shower caddy has 3 compartments for better classification and storage of items such as toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, facial cleanser, lotion, essential oils, shaving cream, bath salts, face cream, serum, hand cream, and more infant bath toys and skincare products.
- Easy to Use and Clean: The shower caddy portable features a natural wooden handle that has been polished and treated with a waterproofing process for enhanced comfort and durability. The basket body is made of durable plastic, BPA-free, and designed with water droplet patterns for breathability. It has a smooth and rounded texture, making it suitable for organizing items for children, moms, students, teenagers, guys, women, and more. The bottom of the basket has 4 drainage holes for quick water drainage, keeping the contents dry. It is the perfect shower caddy for college students or campers. Simply rinse with water for easy cleaning.
- Design：The bottom of the basket has 4 drainage holes for quick water drainage, keeping the contents dry. It is the perfect shower caddy for college students or campers. Dorm room essentials for college students girls and guys.
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SUNLONG Dorm Room Essential Clip on Light Wall-Mounted, 3 Color Portable Desk Light Mini Clip Lamp, Battery Operation Small Desk Lamp with Clamp, Reading Lights for Books Bunk Bed Headboard Makeup
- 3 colors and 3 brightnesses bed reading lights for books in bed headboard to meet the needs of different scenes, headboard lamps for bed controlled by touch, the round light head produces uniform light and provides soft illumination ideal as kids reading light for bed，study lamp
- Multi-position light clips and flexible gooseneck lamp, the strong clip of desk clamp lamp comes with a non-slip pad that clips on the edge of furniture without scratching it. The wide, stable base can be placed flat on a table as a desk lamp, and the portable hook on the back allows us to hang it on a wall or inside a camping tent. portable lamp flexible neck that can be bent and twisted to the position you want, giving you plenty of light.
- led clip light for reading design to protect your eyes and health, bedside reading lamps for bedside table simulate the diffuse reflection of natural light, open and clear view, desk light no multiple shadows, no flicker, no dazzling beam, no blue-light, protect your eyes from harm, soft light is ideal small desk lamp, led clip on light for bed，mini lamp
