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Mom recommendations for college dorms
21 items
By
Meghan OBrien
Setting your child up in their first college dorm? Check out these recommendations to make that first year easier.
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Sections
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Moving in and out
Bedding
Keeping the room clean and healthy
Storage and Organization
Essentials
Bath
Moving in and out
These bags hold so much! They fit in cars easily and have lasted several moves so far.
TICONN 4 Pack XL Moving Bags with Zippers
Bedding
Check the size of the beds in the dorm, Penn State University is Twin XL in the dorms
Twin XL 3 Piece Cooling Sheet Set - White
Sleep comfortably with these pillows
Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Cooling Pillows
Protect yourself from shared mattresses
Utopia Bedding Twin XL Waterproof Mattress Cover
Keeping the room clean and healthy
Keep the room fresh
LEVOIT Core Mini Air Purifier 2-Pack
Storage and Organization
This holds a lot and has a outlet to charge devices
Honey-Can-Do 4-Drawer Rolling Cart, Black/Gray
Great rolling cart for storage of snacks, cleaning supplies, or school supplies.
Laiensia 3-Tier Rolling Storage Cart, White
Space saving hangers are a must have for small closets
3 Pack Velvet Pants Hangers for Closet
Keep important things within easy reach
Loghot Bedside Caddy Organizer - Light Pink
Great way to add extra storage
15 Pocket Over-the-Door Hanging Shoe Storage Tan - Brightroom™
space saving hangers help with limited closet space
2pk 5 Tier Pant Hangers - Brightroom™: Multicolored Hardwood & Steel, Adult Clothes Hangers, 1 Year Warranty
Essentials
The vertical power cords take less space
Power Strip Tower with Wireless Charger
My daughter swears by these mirrors, especially for dimly lit spaces
Kotdning Lighted Vanity Mirror with 9 Bulbs
fun way to add soft lighing
17Ft 50 LED Fairy String Lights with Clips
Add some fun lighting
Leeleberd 100ft RGB LED Strip Lights with App
needed for important papers
Master Lock Portable Lock Box, 5900D
keep desk organized and supplies easy to reach
Acrylic Round Desktop Organizer - Threshold™
Bath
Super soft towels
LANE LINEN 18-Piece Cotton Towel Set - Grey
Mesh bag will help things dry quicker
F-color Mesh Shower Caddy, 7 Pockets, Black
Shower shoes are a must for shared showers
shevalues Women's Arch Support Shower Shoes
Makes trips to the shower a breeze and great for easy clean-up
Shower Caddy for Dorm Ivory - Room Essentials™
