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[quote=Anonymous]I’m a first time freshman parent, so take my tip with a grain of salt.  BUT, I made my kid an emergency kit for Christmas:  small sewing kit, first aid kit, small tool kit, good flashlight, and extra batteries.  Before they leave, I will add an extra photocopy of their health insurance car, extra cold and flu medicine and a few K95 masks and surgical masks.  I’m highly tempted to add condoms too, but probably won’t.    It all fit neatly in a toolbox.

My kid may never touch it, but I felt better.  And as it ended up, many of the items on the school’s list are there.

I got this first aid kit from Amazon, and LOVE IT.  It has a card attached that walks the kid through what to take or how to treat various illnesses or injuries, and what in the kit to use.

https://www.amazon.com/College-First-Medical-Graduation-Essential/dp/B01E53NB9O/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2NE4MZSAZLOX9&dchild=1&keywords=first+aid+kit+dorm+room&qid=1592663918&sprefix=first+aid+kit+dorm%2Caps%2C252&sr=8-6

And this tool kit seemed good for a dorm room.

https://www.amazon.com/Cartman-Orange-39-Piece-Tool-Set/dp/B00RF9J8DY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=DVAX1FVF44D4&dchild=1&keywords=dorm+room+tool+kit&qid=1592664609&sprefix=Tool+kit+room%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-2

This should slip under the bed.  Best case scenario, it comes home unused.  If there is a minor emergency, I’m hoping what my kid needs is right there.

My kid is going to a rural SLAC. So getting something right off campus might not be an option. 
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