USNA1985 is on the money with her post. To assuage your concerns as parent(s) there are other things that you should consider mailing to your new plebe, and to find out what items are most needed and appreciated, and how and when to mail them, I recommend you make contact with your local Naval Academy Parents' Club. They have a wealth of information to help your transition as a parent, including planning for I-Day, PPW, Army-Navy game, leaves, etc. My 20+ years of observing the parents in action tells me that almost all of them are very thorough and generous in their efforts to assist the nugget parents navigate the rigors of plebe year. Give it a try at least.