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Elyse's - Your Kid is going to College Packing List
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items This is my hot list and everything I use in my daily life as a Mom, Entrepreneur, Wife and Doggie Lover
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Prepping My Kid for College
Prepping My Kid for College
My son is going to college next month and these are the things I bought him
This will keep everything neat and tidy
Ziploc Big Bags, XL, 4 Count (Pack of 2)
Flashlights are key especially when you are making your way around campus in the dark
Victoper LED Flashlight 2 Pack, Bright 2000 Lumens Tactical Flashlights High Lumens with 5 Modes, Waterproof Focus Zoomable Flash Light, Portable Flashlight for Camping Hiking Outdoor Home Emergency
Everything from gaming consoles to flashlights need batteries
Duracell Coppertop AAA Batteries, 28 Count Pack Triple A Battery with Power Boost Ingredients, Long-lasting Power Alkaline AAA Battery for Household and Office Devices (Ecommerce Packaging)
More batteries, actually you can never have enought
Duracell Coppertop AA Batteries with Power Boost Ingredients, 20 Count Pack Double A Battery with Long-lasting Power, Alkaline AA Battery for Household and Office Devices
Blue and white are his school colors and this comforter is super soft
Bedsure Twin/Twin XL Comforter Set Dorm Bedding - Reversible Cooling and Warm Bed Set, Navy Blue All-Season Cooling Comforter, 2 Pieces, Includes 1 Twin/Twin Extra Long Comforter & 1 Pillow Case
You gotta have a soft place to put your feet down in the dorm room, especially when the guys are coming to hang
DweIke Super Soft Shaggy Rugs Fluffy Carpets, 4x6 ft, Dark Red Area Rug for Living Room Bedroom Girls Kids Room Nursery Home Decor, Non-Slip Plush Indoor Floor Bedside Rug, 4x6 Feet Navy Blue
For all of the aches and pains associated with college life
Motrin IB, Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets, Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer for Muscular Aches, Headache, Backache, Menstrual Cramps & Minor Arthritis Pain, NSAID, 225 Ct
Hey you gotta take care of those teeth while you're off at school
Reach Waxed Dental Floss | Effective Plaque Removal, Extra Wide Cleaning Surface | Shred Resistance & Tension, Slides Smoothly & Easily, PFAS FREE | Unflavored, 55 Yards, 1 Pack
When sore throats come on from allergies or a cold, you gotta have these
Amazon Basic Care Cherry Cough Drops, 160 count (Previously SoundHealth)
Ugh! Hayfever is the worst. Take care of those dorm allergies
Amazon Basic Care Allergy Relief Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg, Antihistamine Tablets for Symptoms Due to Hay Fever and Upper Respiratory Allergies, 100 Count
For the boy who likes fresh smelling deod without the harsh chems.
Tom's of Maine Long-Lasting Aluminum-Free Natural Deodorant for Women, Unscented, 2.25 oz. 3-Pack (Packaging May Vary)
This ottomon is great as another chair or a place to keep your stuff
WoneNice Folding Storage Ottoman, Versatile Space-Saving Storage Toy Box with Memory Foam Seat, Max Load 100 kg Linen Gray 12 x 12 x 12 Inch
For a guy or girl who cares whether they have a unibrow
OMIRO 20X Magnifying Mirror and Eyebrow Tweezers Kit, 3.5" Two Suction Cups Magnifier Travel Set
Can't have enough chapstick
ChapStick Classic Collection Flavored Lip Balm Tubes Pack, Lip Moisturizer - 0.15 Oz (Box of 5 Packs of 3)
Anything that helps keep you organized is always on the list
XBoard Magnetic whiteboard 36 x 24 - Combo Whiteboard Dry Erase Board Cork Board 36 x 24
Keep the teeth clean with this battery operated tooth brush
Colgate 360 Optic White Battery Powered Sonic Toothbrush, Soft, 1 Pack
And clearn teeth are a must
Colgate Baking Soda and Peroxide Toothpaste, Whitening Brisk Mint Flavor, Whitens Teeth, Fights Cavities and Removes Surface Stains for Whiter Teeth, 6 Oz Tube, 2 Pack
Facewash
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser | Moisturizing Non-Foaming Face Wash with Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides and Glycerin | Fragrance Free Paraben Free | 16 Fluid Ounce
This stuff is really good, especially if you are on prescribed acne meds
Puritan's Pride Red Yeast Rice 600 Mg, 240 Count, Red yeast rice powder, gelatin. Contains <2% of rice flour, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate
Wash your hair without chemicals
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Purifying Shampoo, Silicone-Free, 12.5 Fl Oz, 3 Count (Packaging May Vary)
conditioner too!
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Hydrating Conditioner, 12 Fl Oz, 3 Count (Packaging May Vary)
Body wash that smells nice
Dove Body Wash with Pump with Skin Natural Nourishers for Instantly Soft Skin and Lasting Nourishment Deep Moisture Cleanser Effectively Washes Away Bacteria While Nourishing Your Skin 34 oz 3 Count
You gotta have a topper, those beds are hard as a rock
Best Price Mattress 2.5 Inch Ventilated Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Cooling Gel Infusion, CertiPUR-US Certified, Twin XL,Blue
You need hangers
Sharpty Plastic Hangers Clothes Hangers for Clothing, Closet, Coats & Shirts - Notched, Durable, Thick, Tough & Space Saving - for Everyday Standard Use, Room Essentials & Basics - 50 Pack - White
Definitely get two sets, but you'll be lucky if they was them 1x a semester, LOL
Amazon Basics Lightweight Super Soft Easy Care Microfiber Bed Sheet Set with 14-Inch Deep Pockets - Twin XL, Navy Blue
Second set, and its neutral
Amazon Basics Lightweight Super Soft Easy Care Microfiber 3 Piece Bed Sheet Set With 14-inch Deep Pockets, Twin XL, Dark Gray, Solid
Can't have enough command hooks
Command Small Wire Toggle Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Hanging Decorations in Living Spaces, 10 Clear Hooks and 12 Command Strips
Honestly this is the best flippin tape you will ever use to stick something to something else. If you need to stick posters to a wall this stuff ROCKS!!!
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Extra Large Nano Double Sided Adhesive tape, Clear Mounting Tape Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips,Removable Wall Tape Sticky Poster Tape Decor Carpet Tape(9.85FT)
Also an item that they will use constantly especially if coming home for the weekend or visiting other schools. I have given this to several people already and everyone loves it.
VENTURE 4TH Premium Travel Hanging Toiletry Bag for Men and Women with Expandable Compartments for Cosmetics, Makeup Brushes, Jewelry, Shaving Tools, Detachable TSA Friendly Clear Pouch (Navy Blue)
Cute and definitely a way to travel with your soaps, cond and shampoos
Mrsdry Travel Bottles for Toiletries, Tsa Approved 3oz Travel Size Containers BPA Free Leak Proof Refillable Liquid Silicone Squeezable Travel Accessories for Shampoo Conditioner Lotion (4 Pack)
If you're a newbie. You're kid will need this!! Trust me.
EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy Portable for College Dorm Room Essentials,Portable Shower Caddy Dorm with 8-Pocket Large Capacity,Shower Bag for Beach,Swimming,Gym
I like this one because it has the outlets and the USB, both a must in dorm rooms as there is never enough outlets and I would suggest buying two.
BESHON 10 FT Extension Cord, Surge Protector Power Strip with 6 Widely AC Outlets 3 USB Ports(1 USB C),3-Side Outlet Extender, Flat Plug, Wall Mount for Home, Office,Travel and Dorm Essential
Need I say more. I mean you can pack them bandaids but if they have a kit, its more likely to be found.
Care Science First Aid Kit, 100 Pieces | Professional Use for Travel, Work, School, Home, Car, Survival, Camping, Hiking, and More
You want a mattress cover
Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad Dorm Bedding - Cooling Cotton Mattress Cover for College Dorm, Quilted Mattress Topper with Deep Pocket Fits up to 21" Deep, Breathable Twin Extra Long Pillow Top
An absolute must. Now your child may have slides or flip flops but honestly I think this type is the best and whoever thought of it is brilliant- holes in the foot bed….so smart!!!
Xomiboe Shower Shoes Quick Drying Non-Slip Comfortable Men Women House Slippers
Days of baskets seem to be over, this works perfectly
Dalykate Laundry Bag with Shoulder Straps and Mesh Pocket Durable Nylon Backpack Clothes Hamper Bag with Drawstring Closure for College, Travel, Laundromat, Apartment
4 Neutral Towels
GraceAier Ultra Soft Bath Towels 4 Pack (28" x 56") - Quick Drying - - Microfiber Coral Velvet Highly Absorbent Towel for Bath Fitness, Bathroom, Sports, Yoga, Travel
It was actually my son that recommended we get him one and its an excellent idea. Those rooms get stuffy
AROEVE Air Purifiers for Home, HEPA Air Purifiers Air Cleaner For Smoke Pollen Dander Hair Smell Portable Air Purifier with Sleep Mode Speed Control For Bedroom Office Living Room, MK01- Black
At one time or another your child will wash a dish or too and they should have a few towels on hand
KitchenAid Albany Kitchen Towel 4-Pack Set, Cotton, Grey/White, 16"x26"
I already have two of these and they are fabulous!!
Lasko Oscillating Tower Fan, Remote Control, Timer, 3 Quiet Speeds, for Bedroom, Living Room and Office, 42", Silver, T42951
Very helpful, especially if they are bunk beds. No one wants to keep getting up and down to get a book or phone
DuomiW Bedside Storage Organizer, Bedside Caddy, Table Cabinet Storage Organizer, TV Remote Control, Phones, Magazines, Tablets, Accessories (Grey)
Helpful to make more room under the bed for containers
BTSD-home Bed Risers 3 or 6 Inch Heavy Duty Stackable Furniture Risers for Sofa Table Couch Chair Bed Raisers Blocks 4 Pack Black
Bins are a must
Amazon Basics Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes Organizer with Handles, 13"x13"x13", Navy Blue - Pack of 6
I have one of these and they are fabulous. Expect the dorm chair to be hard as a rock and they are pretty standard through all dorms.
Cushion Lab Patented Pressure Relief Seat Cushion for Long Sitting Hours on Office & Home Chair - Extra-Dense Memory Foam for Soft Support. Car & Chair Pad for Hip, Tailbone, Coccyx, Sciatica - Black
Neatly tuck these under the bed
NestNeatly SmartCube Under Bed Storage Bag - Set of 3 Foldable Organization Bins - Fits Under Bed Or In Closets - Store Clothes, Blankets, Toys In Clear Zippered Fabric Organizers - Includes 10 Labels
It may not stay this neat but if they are lucky they will be able to find a pencil when they need it.
Mindspace Office Desk Organizer with 6 Compartments + Drawer + Pen & Pencil Holder | The Mesh Collection, Silver