<p>I didn’t realize that the schools sent out a list of what to bring. Can’t wait for that list to come.</p>
<p>warriorboy…I’m pretty sure it’s okay to have one of those at NMH. My son said he didn’t need one, but we did get him a mattress protector which makes it a bit more comfy. You can’t have a halogen desk lamp, though, and that is what all of the stores push for some reason.
I can’t remember when they send a list, but they did send one.</p>
<p>Actually, my girl goes to NMH (2011) and they definitely forbade mattress toppers. Otherwise, we would have bought her one.</p>
<p>Warriorboy – I’m glad to say they do send a list. I wouldn’t know the first thing about what she needed. I think it also helps to keep down the sheer mass of luggage, as well as forbidden items. It sure was fun planning her room equipment with her as well as bringing home the fact that I’m mostly a check-book now. Just kidding. Our relationship has grown in new and enjoyable directions with her new maturity.</p>
<p>Really??? My son is a 2011 as well. I didn’t see that on the list. Wow. I hope his mattress protector is okay.</p>
<p>I just checked in the student handbook…it is only foam mattress pads that are banned. So, a feather bed topper is probably okay. I would ask if a tempurpedic type topper is allowed or not; is that foam? It also gives the mattress dimensions…39x80x6.</p>
<p>It would seem strange that tempur type foam would not be allowed for a matress topper, as it is used in matresses all of which have to have certain flame retardant properties by federal standards.</p>
<p>I would think that feathers, being an animal product (ducks and chickens aren’t fireproof are they?) with a lot of surface area per mass (one of the properties that makes them fluff), would be inherently more flammable.</p>
<p>39x80 would be twin x-long. 72 is the standard length for twin.</p>
<p>Good idea not to allow halogen lamps. I believe that is what started the fire last year at Culver.</p>
<p>Definitely worth a check with the school.</p>
<p>We sent regular sized twin linens and they work fine. </p>
<p>Items to be left at home included: (This is right from the Student Housing Information sheet).</p>
<p>Candles, incense and burners
Electric blankets
Fireworks
Foam padding, including foam mattress pads
High-intensity lamps (esp. halogen)
Hot pots/plates, popcorn poppers, toaster ovens
Irons
Wicker Furniture
Strings of decorative lights</p>
<p>You can see why I think they are trying to avoid fire hazards. </p>
<p>Since Tempurpedic is a form of foam, we did not send one. They didn’t say ‘Foam padding would be okay if it meets federal guidelines’, they said ‘no foam padding.’ And she’s been sleeping great for six months, probably because she’s doing so many things she’s really, really tired at night. When she comes home to a queen sized bed with a Tempurpedic topper, she says it’s tough to sleep for the first couple of nights…could be because she’s not doing all those activities. </p>
<p>The schools are happy to receive a phone call if you have questions about supplies.</p>
<p>When my older son was at NMH, they were very strict about fire hazards. You couldn’t have more than 10% of the wall space covered with posters, for instance, and rooms were routinely checked. My son has a few posters, pictures, awards up on his wall, but his roommate has absolutely nothing, so I guess that keeps them within the guidelines.</p>
<p>Hi. Just found out about this site. Great place.</p>
<p>^^^ Just answered your M-berg/Western Reserve thread. Where are you in TN? I’m in TN also but we moved here after the kids were already away at school. Either school would be within driving range for you.</p>
<p>N.E., Tn …</p>
<p>I had to laugh at the no fireworks from NMH…not only a fire hazard, but also no legalin Massachusetts. </p>
<p>We have made our decision. In fact it was made March 10th. We couldn’t be happier. </p>
<p>Princess’Dad - I posted that the schools would be a hike for you, but I didn’t really know WHERE in Ohio WR is, so never mind that one. We were in TN last summer at Loretta Lynn’s for the motocross championship - probably drove through your neck of the woods as we came from Virginia and then went west.</p>
<p>Yes, but you never know what kids will bring. Jaffrey, NH is the location of one of the country’s largest fireworks manufacturer’s (Atlas), and they do have discount stores. They are also only 1/2 hour from Northfield, MA. There are lots of NH residents at the school, and fireworks are legal there.</p>
<p>I know - actually there are fireworks stores about 10 miles from NMH, I was just laughing about it. (Even closer when the Northfield campus was open.)</p>
<p>A few years ago, we were in West Virginia and walked into a K-Mart to the biggest display of fireworks we’d ever seen. It was funny to see my then 7 year old’s wide eyes! They are legal in many places, so I understand them listing it, I was chuckeling because it was listing with the fire hazard stuff…</p>