“Must-Have College Dorm Room Essentials: Your Ultimate Packing Guide for the Perfect Freshman Year!”
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Welcome to the ultimate guide to college and dorm room essentials! As self-proclaimed experts in the world of parenting and all things college-related, we’ve compiled a list of must-have items to ensure your child’s dorm room is the envy of their peers.
1. Bedding: Let’s start with the basics – a comfortable bed is essential for a good night’s sleep (or, let’s be honest, for those late-night study sessions). Make sure to pack soft sheets, a cozy comforter, and plenty of throw pillows to make their bed feel like a home away from home.
2. Storage Solutions: Dorm rooms are notoriously small, so maximizing space is key. Invest in space-saving organizers like under-bed storage bins, over-the-door hooks, and stackable bins to keep clutter at bay.
3. Mini Fridge: A mini fridge is a dorm room staple for storing late-night snacks, leftovers, and cold beverages. Make sure to stock it with plenty of healthy (or not-so-healthy) options to keep your child fueled throughout the semester.
4. Desk Lamp: Late-night study sessions are par for the course in college, so a good desk lamp is a must. Opt for a stylish LED lamp with adjustable brightness settings to keep your child focused and productive.
5. Tech Gadgets: From laptops to headphones to chargers, tech gadgets are essential for college life. Make sure your child has all the necessary accessories to stay connected and organized throughout the semester.
6. Personal Touches: Lastly, don’t forget to add some personal touches to make the dorm room feel like home. Whether it’s framed photos, a favorite blanket, or a cozy rug, adding elements that reflect your child’s personality will make their space feel more inviting.
So there you have it – our top picks for college and dorm room essentials. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time college parent, stocking up on these items will ensure your child is well-equipped for a successful semester. Happy shopping!
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Bedsure Twin XL Comforter Set for Girls - Extra Long 5 Pieces Dorm Bedding Sets, Pinch Pleat Pink Bed in a Bag with Comforter, Sheets, Pillowcase & Sham
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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.
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- 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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Xomiboe Shower Shoes Women Non Slip Bathroom Slippers College Dorm Room Essentials for Girls Kids Stuff Men Shower Sandals Slides Gym Spa Flip Flops(Light Blue,EU40-41)
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Floating Shelves for Bedside Shelf Accessories Organizer, Wall Mount Self Stick On, Cute Room Decor Aesthetic, Girls Room Decor, Cool Stuff for Bedroom Storage and Organization (4 Hooks)
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- DURABLE & SIMPLE DESIGN: This shelf organizer is made of high quality plastic, makes it very sturdy and stable. It can be used as a shelf for ,bedroom,bathroom cabinet ,student dorm,apartment,RV,office etc. We use hollow design at the bottom of 2 slots to ensure no dust buildup. The 4 hooks at the bottom is convenient to hang some small items like hair ties.
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Bedsure Satin Pillowcase for Hair and Skin Queen - Rose Cloud Silky Pillowcase 20x30 Inches - Satin Pillow Cases Set of 2 with Envelope Closure, Similar to Silk Pillow Cases, Gifts for Women Men
- Silky Soft: Made of premium fabric, these silk-like satin pillowcases offer you an extreme smoothness and softness. These pillowcases are also gentle on sensitive skin, offering you restful sleep every night.
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- Multiple Colors: Bedsure satin pillowcase set brings an effortlessly chic style to any bedding ensemble. An array of on-trend solid colors make them the perfect match for your room. The unique dyeing technique brings out the colors and prevents them from fading.
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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
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- 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
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3 Pack Pants Hangers Skirt Hangers with Clips Space Saving, 6-Tier Closet Organizers and Storage, Dorm Room Essentials for College Students Girls
- 6 Layers Clip Hangers for Skirts: Each pant hanger has 6 layers and each layer includes 2 adjustable clips to fit different sizes of clothes, fit for both adults and kids, college dorm essentials for girls boys.
- Skirt Pant Hangers Space Saving: You can easily hang 18pcs of clothes with the 3 pack clothes hangers with clips while keep them wrinkle-free, giving your closet a clean and neat look while saving pace for more clothes.
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AnnTane Power Strip Tower with Night Light, PD 20W Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Ports, 10 FT Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets (12AC+3A+2C) for Home Office Desk DormRoom (White)
- 10FT Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets: Our surge protector power strip tower has 12 AC outlets (1.5"pitch ) and 5 USB ports which include 3 USB-A and 2 USB-C (1PD 20w port). This charging tower can power up to 17 electronic devices simultaneously. The multi-outlet plug tower supports a wide voltage of 110V-250V, with a extension cord 10FT rated 1625W/13A.
- Smart Power Tower with Night Light: The power strip tower night light function can be controlled by touch. Three light modes for you to choose, long press for three seconds to adjust the light brightness (20%-50%-100%). The power tower structure is small and sturdy(5.7 * 3.5 * 3.5 in), taking up less space, great as desk accessories, office supplies, dorm room essentials.
- Fast USB-C Charging: The surge protector tower charge your phone at high speed via the PD 20W USB-C port (1*USB C). Charge iPhone 14 to 70% power, only takes 40 minutes, 3 times faster than the normal charging port which will save you more time. 5 USB Ports total is 5V/3.4A (5V/3.0A Max Per USB A Port and a 20W Max USB C Port).
