When you are sending your child to college in the midst of a global pandemic, there are a few new things you get to add to the college packing list. One of these is the quarantine bag. This is the bag a college staff member will grab from your child’s dorm room should she or he become sick or test positive while on campus. (Can’t even believe I just wrote those words.)

The idea is to have a bag with everything you will need if you are forced to quarantine for a week or more. This is the list of items recommended to be included in your quarantine bag. Let’s hope they won’t be needed!

Quarantine Bag Items

1.  Clorox wipes or some type of EPA disinfecting wipes

2. Medications

            1.  1 day dose of any prescription medicine 

            2.   Advil - Motrin

            3.  Tylenol

            4.  Throat lozenges

            5.   Cold or cough medicine

3.  Digital Thermometer

4.  Face covering - a fresh one for each day

5.  Clothes  (PJs, underwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pants)

6.  Small supply of comfort food or snacks

7.  Hygiene Supplies (travel shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products)

8.  Towel and wash cloth

9.  spare twin sheets

10.  Water bottle

11.  Phone charger

12.  Robe or comfy blanket