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[quote=Anonymous]My son is a sophmore and moved into the dorms last weekend.

[b]Bed[/b][u]: Last year when I posted a similar question another poster pointed out that your kid's bed will be their "refuge" so make it as comfortable as possible.

-two sets of sheets;  my son gets frequent nose bleeds in the middle of the night so we made sure to get him a dark color. 
-comforter with a "t shirt"/jersey soft duvet cover
-throw blanket that is really soft
-an egg crate foam mattress topper (go for at least 3 inches thick)
-mattress pad

[b]Shower:[/b]  My son's dorm has a bathroom in between two bedrooms, with 2 students in each bedroom.
-two sets of bath towels, hand towels, wash cloth
-shower shoes/flip flops
-a caddy to organize all his toiletries (https://www.target.com/p/2-in-1-plastic-shower-caddy-gray-room-essentials-153/-/A-54284141?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Bath%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Bath&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9007589&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=CjwKCAjw1_PqBRBIEiwA71rmta-o3z8uvu0XtQttipOKaroI7YTzIST_lnZR--BFclkIvnllY7q1fxoCJ40QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
-all the typical toiletries
-a plunger to keep in the bathroom for all the suitemates to use.  Yes, I'm sure the school provides one with housekeeping, but it's embarrassing to ask
His school provides the shower curtain, bath mat

-An over the door hanger https://www.target.com/p/over-the-door-quad-hook-satin-nickel-room-essentials-153/-/A-14034271?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Home%2BImprovement%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Home%2BImprovement&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9007589&gclid=CjwKCAjw1_PqBRBIEiwA71rmtbD4RZZpnxIUhYGrc0_8F2SGWLHhHYPSsOMlBvCIxvEPPnrJfQX-1hoCLM8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds to hang towels, jackets, etc. on

-Two rolling carts like this https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30401789/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1_PqBRBIEiwA71rmtVSJcctDog85pEl4REuldP8kKvdm68BxOvjZ8ROZlbjZZBc8xBQ6xBoCYVcQAvD_BwE (Michaels Craft store and Target have similar ones)
One he uses as a night stand and the other he uses to put snacks/dishes, etc. in

- A microwavable mug with lid https://www.corningware.com/products/5696/meal-mugs?sort_by=star_rating&sort_order=DESC, a couple spoons and forks, and a few dish towels and small bottle of dish detergent.   He rents a microwave/fridge combo through his school, his school doesn't allow students to bring their own microwave.

-clothes, including rain-proof clothes because he walks long distances to class.   Wrapping paper to create drawer liners for the drawers, hangers

-a hamper/laundry basket combo https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/pop-up-flip-trade-hamper-in-medieval-blue/1040293899?categoryId=13309&fromCollege=true

That's all I can think of right now...Anything you forget, Amazon can get to them in a few days.   Unless your kid is going to Deep Springs College or something, chances are there are stores for basic supplies close by ;)[/quote]

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