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College & Dorm Necessities
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items Shopping for a dorm room, especially the first time, can be a bit overwhelming! The pretty stuff is always fun to get, but the really important stuff to make your room more comfortable (hello mattress topper!) is key. It may not be glamorous but th...
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Lists of the Best Options for Items you Need For College
Dorm bed
Dorm room
For Class
Generals
First aid/Med Kit Essentials
Lists of the Best Options for Items you Need For College
This section is all about college must haves, college essentials, college necessities, college dorm room, college dorm room ideas, college laptop, best college laptops, college outfits, college apartment ideas, college dorm ideas, dorm decor, dorm ro...
Check out the blog graduation and back to school section for all the advice and tips for looking great at graduation and then heading off to college!
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A TV in your dorm room helps you make friends! Here are the best options to fit a dorm room.
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We know getting a good computer laptop is a top priority, but so is getting a great laptop computer at a great price. Here is a list to find the perfect college laptop to handle your college assignments. Then you can make it your own with all the lap...
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A college dorm room vacuum may not be high on your priority list of dorm room essentials, but you might be surprised at how much you will use it to keep your dorm room aesthetic livable! Necessary dorm room ideas for guys & girls, it will make yo...
College Shopping - Best Dorm Vacuum - The Slowestuff Blog
You might not think an electric scooter is a college essential, but we might change your mind! An electric scooter price is worth it when you can zip across college campus with minimal effort and you will have the cool electric scooter aesthetic to g...
The Best Electric Scooter for College Students - The Slowestuff Blog
Dorm bed
These are all the things you need to make that sad dorm room bed into a comfy and soft bed you will love to sleep in, plus it will look great with your dorm room decor and college set up!
This list of 4 products will make that sad dorm room bed into a comfy and soft bed you will love to sleep in.
4 Must Have College Dorm Bedding Essentials - The Slowestuff Blog
A must have to make those dorm beds comfy
3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
The mattress pad wraps over the mattress topper and mattress like a fitted sheet. It adds another layer of comfort and padding and really makes the bed cozy.
Lunsing Twin XL Waterproof Mattress Protector
Need a mattress pad to go with mattress topper
Best Mattress Pads
This goes around the mattress first. You know how long those mattresses have been there???
Utopia Bedding Zippered Mattress Encasement ...
The zippered mattress encasement, or mattress protector, is first, and you wrap it around the mattress to serve as a protective layer.
SafeRest Waterproof Twin XL Mattress Protector
Dorm beds are typically twin xl size so be sure your bedding will fit!
Twin XL : Bedding Sets & Collections
You will 1000% want a fan in your dorm room and the woo zoo is the best!
Woozoo Globe Multi-Directional 5-Speed Oscillating Fan w
If allowed by your school, you can loft your bed to fit more storage in your room
Home It Adjustable Bed Risers - Elevation ...
If you are on a top bunk or loft your bed - get a bed rail! You have heard of kids getting hurt falling out of bed. Don't be that kid!
Bed Rail
You are going to want a blanket - either extra layer on your bed, to wear while movie watching, having your morning coffee. Blankets are life.
Blankets
Dorm room
A night stand with drawers and a charging station is perfect in your dorm room. Extra storage and able to keep you stuff charged
Nightstand with Charging Station in ... - Walmart
Storage is key in a dorm room, so get a dresser that will fit in to the dimensions of your room. It can double as a nightstand possibly.
Dorm Dressers
Check your fit! The best mirror for a dorm room because it doesn't take up any space
Over Door Full Length Mirror
You will want these when you get a chance to sleep in, or catch a nap!
Blackout : Curtains & Drapes
Transform your dorm with contact paper. It makes such a difference in making your room feel homier. Then you can just remove it at the end of the year, no muss no fuss.
Contact Paper
You will need a hamper and we recommend one on wheels
Laundry Hamper On Wheels
Usually an approved appliance, you can make rice as well as pasta in a rice cooker. Critical for late night hunger!
Rice Cooker
Another appliance that is typically allowed is an air fryer. We prefer this type over the small square oven type.
Air Fryer
You simply will not have enough ice. We used our ice maker soooooo much
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Ice Makers
You will want slippers to wear in your dorm room! Or to walk to other people's dorm rooms!! Slippers!! Please!!
Slippers
Really know need to explain why you need these. You need these. Full stop
Shower Shoes
We dare say this is the most important layer for the dorm bed, in terms of comfort. We recommend that you don’t skimp on this one!
3" Gel Memory Foam Cooling Mattress Topper
A printer in a dorm room is a lifesaver, but don't bother with the wireless ones. They never seem to work! Get this wired printer. It is inexpensive and perfect for small print jobs, perfect for a dorm room.
Canon Pixma MG2522 All-in-One Printer
For Class
You will get caught out in the rain walking to class, so you need one of these to protect your things. Highly recommend
Waterproof Backpack For College
Stem kids - this laptop is AMAZING. Highly recommend!!!!
ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) GU604 - Gaming Laptops
Mac Book Air is the perfect college laptop (for non stem majors, particularly)
MacBook Air - Apple
Lots of kids use an ipad to take notes in class, so we wanted to add it into recommendations here. Can't go wrong with having one.
iPad - Apple
Generals
These are essential! They hold so much and then flatten down to nothing when empty. Can be tucked away until you need them again. Major space saver. Must have!!
FRAKTA Storage bag, blue, 28 ¾x13 ¾x11 ¾ " 20 ...
Everything you need for graduation and heading off to college!
Graduation & Back to School Archives - The Slowestuff Blog
First aid/Med Kit Essentials
Parents, look away! No one likes to think about this possibility, but even worse is having to go to the clinic to see what's going on. This is quiet, discreet, and convenient.
Same Day Online STD Testing
Another thing you don't want to think about, but can be a literal life saver
Naloxone
The OG best to have on hand for general aches, pains and headaches
Ibuprofen
Tylenol is good for those that don't like/can't use ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
If you have trouble sleeping
Doxylamine
Dayquil for when you need to stay awake
DayQuil Cough, Cold & Flu Medicine for Daytime Relief
Good to have on hand especially when school starts because everyone seems to catch colds!
Emergen-C Dietary Supplements for Everyday Wellness