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Dorm Must Haves for Girls
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items After getting my own son settled in his dorm, I put together the things that actually get used day after day. These are my must haves for girls heading to college, cozy bedding, smart storage, and all the little things that make a dorm room feel like...
Trust me on this one, mama, that dorm mattress is going to feel like a rock. A good mattress topper makes all the difference for sleep, and sleep makes all the difference for everything else.
casaluna mattress topper twin
She will be trekking to a shared bathroom, so a mesh caddy that drains and dries is a must. This one holds all her bottles and the mesh keeps it from getting gross.
Siaomo Natural Mesh Shower Caddy Portable Tote Bag ...
Non negotiable for communal showers, mama. These keep her feet clean and safe, and they dry fast. Toss a pair in her shower caddy and call it done.
L Dorm Shower Flip Flops Black - Room Essentials
Dorm rooms never have enough outlets where you need them. Get one with a long cord and USB ports so she can charge her phone, laptop, and lamp all from her bed. Total lifesaver.
Power Strip Electronics with USB Outlets
Dorm rooms run hot and stuffy, especially with a roommate. A good fan keeps the air moving for sleep and study. Get one that is quiet so it does not drive her crazy.
Dorm Fans: Quiet, Portable, Oscillating | Top Brands
Roommates keep different hours, and those dorm lights are bright. A soft blackout mask means she can sleep even when her roommate is up studying. Game changer for naps too.
Sleeping Masks: Weighted, Blackout, & Cooling Options
She is going to be hauling laundry across campus, so get a hamper that is sturdy and easy to carry. A backpack style or one with strong handles saves her arms on laundry day.
College Dorm Laundry Hampers
You cannot put nails in dorm walls, but Command hooks hold everything. She can hang towels, bags, keys, and lights without damaging a thing. Stock up, she will use more than you think.
Command Hooks for Dorm
Mama, she is on her own now for the little things. A first aid kit with bandages, pain reliever, and cold medicine means she is covered for headaches, blisters, and late night sniffles.
First Aid Kit Survival Kits
Things loosen and wobble in dorm rooms, and maintenance is not always quick. A mini tool kit with a screwdriver, hammer, and tape lets her fix the little things herself.
College Tool Kit | Dorm & Mini Tool Kits
The overhead dorm light is harsh and her roommate will want it off. A desk lamp gives her good light for studying without lighting up the whole room. Look for one with USB charging.
College Dorm Desk Lamps
She is going to want a full length mirror, and there is no floor space to spare. An over the door mirror is perfect for outfit checks. It hangs in seconds and comes right back down.
College Dorm Mirrors | Over the Door & Full Length
Her necklaces will turn into a tangled mess in a dorm drawer. A jewelry organizer keeps everything visible and untangled. She will actually wear her cute pieces instead of digging for them.
Jewelry Boxes : Dorm Storage & Organization
For those walks to the shared bathroom, a cozy robe is everything. She will live in it for late night study breaks and lazy Sunday mornings. Get one that is soft and washable.
Dorm Robes in Cotton, Fleece, and Waffle Materials
Her bed is probably lofted, so a bedside caddy is a must for phone, glasses, and water. It hangs right on the bed frame and keeps the essentials within reach.
Bedside Caddy for Dorm | Storage Solutions