<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I read that there is a thread about deals, supplies, what to buy, where to buy it, etc for a new freshman's dorm. But I can't find it so I thought I'd start it.</p>
<p>So, does anyone have suggestions for bedding?</p>
<p>Mattress pad?
Down comforter vs cotton?
Queen size comforter for a Twin bed? (I heard it works better?)
Which stores have the best deals?
How many sets of sheets?
How many bath towels?</p>
<p>THANK YOU!</p>
<p>Here’s the supplies list</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1160507-college-essentials.html?highlight=supplies+list[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1160507-college-essentials.html?highlight=supplies+list</a></p>
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<p>This is a good idea especially if the beds are on risers. The blanket hides a lot of the stuff stored under the bed. But, if you have those plastic drawer units for clothes under the bed you will have to lift up the blanket to access them. It does look better though, and for some of the bigger guys it gives a little more blanket for coverage! We have used a Full size instead of queen. It is a just little narrower and costs a little less than a Queen. The fact that either of them are a little shorter than the XL sheets doesn’t matter for the comforter.</p>
<p>My son has allergies so I got a hypoallergenic mattress cover. The only one available in a twin extra long was also recommended for prevention of bed bugs, which ended up being a good thing because bed bugs went through his dorm. He wasn’t interested in shopping for dorm stuff at all (compared to his sister), but I got a cool duvet cover from PB Teen with pockets for cell phone etc… I sent two sets of sheets and he says he did change them regularly. We sent 2 towels, which also got used, but the washclothes didn’t get used at all. I think I got his sheets and towels at TJ Maxx. One of the best things we got were the closet organizers (shoe thing, sweater thing). Because it helped fit everything is a small area.</p>
<p>I got a lot of my stuff last year at TJ Maxx and Target. Never set foot in BB&B. I had a regular (not folding) laundry basket, 2 sets of sheets, 4 pillow cases/2 pillows, 1 duvet, 3 large towels, 2 small, 2 washcloths.</p>
<p>I like the idea of getting a full size comforter, although I have a twin myself.</p>
<p>Target has their $19.99 XL Twin Comforters on sale this week for $18.00. Through Saturday.</p>
<p>Just wanted to second the larger comforter. Oldest D has a full for her twin bed on risers and it worked great. yes, she did have to push it aside to get into her chest of drawers but she didn’t mind and it kept the mess somewhat hidden. D just getting ready for freshman year will get a full size as well.</p>
<p>The advantage of BB&B isn’t so much selection and price, although they’re competitive on both counts. The big advantage is their registry. It was a lifesaver for us when we were furnishing her dorm room 1500 miles from home.</p>
<p>Mothers of sons. Be prepared to do the shopping without your son. Past years threads on this- I recall seeing plenty of M/D but never M/S duos shopping for stuff. All I could really get out of my son was the sheet/towel colors, had to keep asking if stuff I purchased was okay with him.</p>
<p>wis75 - True, true, true!!! And lucky me because I get to do all the shopping 2 years in a row. S1 was a 2010 HS grad and S2 is a 2011. If I was smart I would have bought 2 of everything last year.</p>
<p>Target made a huge improvement in fabric softness over last year so I think their comforters are worth looking into. (good weight and will fit into a washing machine)</p>