{"id":39934,"date":"2018-08-01T10:59:49","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T17:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.mainelyseo.com\/cdi-upgrade\/?p=39934"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:48:57","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T23:48:57","slug":"college-packing-list-what-every-college-student-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/holiday-seasonal-family\/college-packing-list-what-every-college-student-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"College Packing List: What Every College Student Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB.jpg\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB.webp 1200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-600x314.jpg 600w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-100x52.webp 100w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-400x209.webp 400w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-768x402.webp 768w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-720x377.webp 720w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-50x26.webp 50w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-200x105.webp 200w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-623x326.webp 623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB.jpg\" height=\"628\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-100x52.jpg 100w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-400x209.jpg 400w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-720x377.jpg 720w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-50x26.jpg 50w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/college-packing-list-FB-623x326.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39935 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"college packing list_FB\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Is your child heading off to college this fall? Packing for college can be stressful for both kids and parents. Whether your son or daughter will be living in a dorm or an apartment, be sure to share this checklist (for both guys and girls!), so they have all the supplies they need for the big move and a smooth transition!<\/p>\n<p><b>Bedding<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets)<\/li>\n<li>Pillows (2)<\/li>\n<li>Mattress pad<\/li>\n<li>Blankets (2)<\/li>\n<li>Comforter\/bedspread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Bonus Extras:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backrest<\/li>\n<li>Mattress topper<\/li>\n<li>Bed lifts (if permitted)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Room D\u00e9cor<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wall art<\/li>\n<li>Desk lamp<\/li>\n<li>Area rug\/throw rug<\/li>\n<li>Picture hangers (wall safe adhesive)<\/li>\n<li>Small trash can<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Bonus Extras:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fan<\/li>\n<li>Clip lamp<\/li>\n<li>Lounge chair<\/li>\n<li>Decorative pillows<\/li>\n<li>String lights<\/li>\n<li>Over-the-door mirror<\/li>\n<li>Vanity mirror<\/li>\n<li>Toiletry 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