Dorm Essentials Checklist for Going to College during COVID-19

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog

Normally, sending your child off to college will come with mixed emotions. You’ll feel overwhelmed by actually getting everything you need for move-in day, you’ll be sad that you won’t get to see your child every day, and you’ll be extremely happy that they are growing into the person you’ve raised them to become.

This year though, preparing for your child to go to college is causing more feelings to surface. With the COVID-19 global pandemic, going to college this year will look very different than any year before. Colleges and universities across the country are working hard to set-up protocols that will help keep your child safe while they are on campus. And while they are working hard to set this all up, you may still find yourself feeling uncomfortable, and that’s ok.

We’ve found that peace-of-mind often comes with knowing you’ve done everything you can to keep those around you safe. But how do you get that comfort when you’re about to send your child off to the dorms? You make sure to pack the same safety essentials you are using in your own home.

With all of the added uncertainty in the world today, just determining what you need to buy for college may feel overwhelming. To make an already tough situation easier, we’re sharing some safety essentials to send with your child and a downloadable dorm room checklist. We hope this helps make shopping before move-in day less stressful.

Face Masks

It seems that most universities and colleges are going to require the use of face masks. Even if they aren’t right now, this could change. While one might seem like enough, keep in mind that college students likely won’t do their laundry as much as you do at home. Consider sending them with a few so that they can easily make it through the week without a wash.

Hand Sanitizer

Finding hand sanitizer right now isn’t as difficult as it was a few months ago. Take advantage of this and send your child to college with a variety of different sized bottles of hand sanitizer. Purchasing pocket-sized all the way up to large bottles will ensure your child can always keep it with them.

Disinfecting Wipes and Spray

Study groups and roommates could mean having other students in your child’s personal space. Help them keep their areas germ-free by sending them with some disinfecting wipes and spray. The hard part may be encouraging them to do a quick surface wipe-down after their classmates leave.

Thermometer

Some universities are incorporating temperature checks before walking into buildings or classrooms. But if your child starts to feel a little ill, it’s better to know if they have a temperature before they walk across campus. Send them to school with a thermometer so that they can be aware of their temperature.

Cold & Flu Medicine

It’s never a bad idea to send your child to school with medicine. They will likely be in classrooms bigger than they ever have before, and more people means more germs. Make sure to pack medications like decongestants, DayQuil and NyQuil, cough drops, throat lozenges, throat spray, Tylenol, allergy medicine, and more. You never know what they may need.

Immunity Boosters

Even though the best way to boost your immune system is to eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables, it isn’t a bad idea to have some added immunity support. Sending your child to college with immune system boosters that are packed with Vitamin-C and Zinc could help fight off those pesky colds and keep your child in the classroom this fall and winter.

Vitamins

They don’t call it the “freshmen 15” because everyone that starts college eats healthily. Your child may be on their own for the first time and eating all of the junk food that you may have restricted will be more appealing. Make sure that even through the burgers and pizza, your child is getting proper nutrition by sending them to school with a variety of vitamins.

You’ve spent their entire life preparing them to go to college and thrive. They will be fine and so will you. But if you’d like to spend more time with your child before move-in day, LifeSquire personal assistants can handle the running around all over town to shop for you. We’ll even help you get them packed. Click here for more information.

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