My daughter is heading from Texas to Vermont for college! Bedding seemed so complicated to me, especially when considering small, humid dorms rooms and long, cold winters, but this is what we've settled on.
There are many layers to make a dorm bed. A mattress encasement is the first layer, covering the mattress itself. This keeps anything on the mattress from touching anything else.
HOSPITOLOGY PRODUCTS Mattress Encasement
OEKO-TEX®This mattress is *the* mattress topper. It is not budget friendly, but there are some good coupons floating around out there. Whatever you get, make sure that it's OEKO-TEX® certified so you don't have to worry about off gassing.
Sleepyhead® Gel Memory Foam Topper with CoolTech 2.0 Cover
If you're lofting your bed be sure to grab bedrails if your school doesn't supply them.
Able Life Adjustable Bedside Extend-A-Rail
Staying organized and maximizing storage is essential in a small shared space.
Lilithye Bedside Storage Organizer with Straps
Your kid's bed is going to function as a sofa, bed, study space, and more! Little things like this shelf will make a huge difference.
BedShelfie Bedside Shelf for Dorm Room
This is the final bedding layer before you get to sheets and comforter.
Bedsure Twin XL Soft Mattress Pad - Dorm
This is a more affordable mattress topper option if the SleepyHead topper doesn't work for you. OEKO-TEX® certified!
Linenspa 3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Topper Twin XL
I think this is the mattress pad we're going to end up. I like that it's cooling, even in a different climate.
MATBEBY Twin XL Cooling Mattress Pad
If getting a headboard isn't the norm at your kid's school, you may want to consider a wedge pillow to keep things from falling into the gap between the bed and the wall.
Bed Wedge Pillow for Headboard Gap Filler
Headboard pillows are a good option if your school doesn't allow stand alone headboards. These are more comfortable than leaning against a wooden headboard or cement wall.
