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Sleep Comfortably at College
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items It's more than just a place to sleep—it should feel like home. Here are a few ideas for how to make a dorm room into a comfortable space where your student can get some great sleep!
A mattress protector is a must when living in a dorm! This one is made of terry and adds a layer of cushion - a great addition to a low quality mattress. It also helps protect from the creaky, squeaki-ness of a typical college mattress. The waterproo...
Mattress Protector
Upgrade their sleep - with this 2-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper. Designed to add plush comfort to improve overall sleep quality. Dorm mattress are low quality but this topper makes them so much better! My kids slept great using this topper a...
2 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
These easy-to-use sheet straps securely grip your fitted sheet from underneath the mattress, keeping it smooth, tight, and wrinkle-free all night long.
I had no idea what these were (or how great they are) until my college freshman asked foer them o...
Amazon | GORILLA GRIP Patented Bed Sheet Straps
Love this ultra soft sheet set. They are soft and cool. And come in XL length which is super important for dorm room sleeping! They also come in a variety of colors so no matter how you are decorating the room there's bound to be a good option.
Bare Home Sheet Set - XL length!
My boys love cooling pillows! Their body is warm under blankets but their heads stay cool on these pillows.
Cooling Pillows For Hot Sleepers | Costco
This quilt is exceptionally light weight and soft - perfect for dorm rooms where the temperature fluctuates. It washes amazing well and will last your student for years. Help them snuggle into their perfect bed (away from home) with this quilt.
XL Length Quilts for Dorm Beds
Help students get the rest they need to succeed by sleep soundly under this weighted blanket. This one is a soft microfiber and is filled with hypo allergenic beads. It will keep your kiddo sleeping well and not too hot!
Weighted Blanket For Sounder Sleep
Looking for something to keep you warm when things cool down this fall and winter? Look no further than Vera Bradley's Plush Throw Blankets. They are so very soft you'll want to spend all day (and night) wrapped in it. It will add some fun color and ...
Plush Throw Blanket | Vera Bradley
This triangle shaped headboard pillow is another great option for making the most of dorm room space. It turns a bed into a seating area for when friends visit or your student wants something more comfortable than the desk chair to sit in while worki...
Triangle Headboard Pillow
Headboard pillow are excellent multifunctional items for dorm rooms! They add an element of decor, can function as sleeping pillows, and make sotting in bed to do coursework easier. This one has a removable cover so it can be washed.
Soft and Fluffy Headboard Pillow
Upgrade your comfort with the Sasttie Reading Pillow—the perfect companion for reading, studying, working, or relaxing in bed and perfect for college living (in a small space). Lean against it while in bed or anywhere else. It is plush and so soft!
Fluffy Reading Pillow
This Eye Mask comes in a carrying bag. It has an adjustable strap so fits all sizes. Best of all is blocks ALL light. Great to use when your roommate is up studying but you need to crash!
3D Eye Mask Sleep Mask.
This white noise machine is small yet powerful. It has a rechargeable battery and multiple sounds to choose from. It'll be easy to find a spot for in a dorm room and can help drown out the random noises from the the other students.
Dreamegg White Noise Machine