labelling clothes before pre-school in september

[fridayschild]

the school said EVERYTHING - do they mean pants? and socks?

[flack]

I didn't label pants or socks, but gloves and hats definitely yes (I used sew in labels).

[TwoToTango]

I label anything that can be taken off, put down, lost or mistaken as someone elses. All uniform, shoes, caps, drinking bottles, lunch box and any books, toys etc that are ever taken in.

[JackieNo]

If you use the MN link to easy2name, you can get 10% off labels.

[roisin]

Will you be disappointed if stuff gets lost/misplaced/taken home by the wrong child? If so, label it!

these iron-on white transfers are great for socks.

Use username easy2name and password mums-e2n for a 10% discount. (Through mumsnet)

[Tommy]

my DS has just left pre school and I only named his coat, jumper, shoes and hat.
Can't wait til end of holidays when I have to name everything ready for reception.....

[TwoToTango]

don't forget to label shoes as well

[MangledToeNails]

Never thought of labelling shoes. Don't the labels just rub off?

[Littlefish]

Defintely label shoes!!! As a new and inexperienced teacher, I once got all the Reception children in my class to take their shoes off and put them at the side of the hall. Half an hour later, they all put each other's shoes back on, and as very few were labelled, I then spent about 2 hours trying to sort out the mix up!

[Sherbert37]

You can get special shoe labels. Also, start now as you buy things because it is the most boring job in the world.

[Blandmum]

Label shoes! Whatever you do label these. Clarkes etc only do so many types and there are bound to be kids with the same shoes.

You can always write their names on the inside in marker pen (slutty lazy mummy idea!)

[cataloguequeen]

Would def. recommend Easy2name brought some this year my dd1 needed them for 4 yr Provision uniform bought a combo pack of stick-on labels(for any smooth clean surface),shoe label covers and easytapes(for clothing) very easy to use no sewing or fiddling stayed on after frequent washing and tumble drying.

[TwoToTango]

I got some labels that are heel shaped here

[roisin]

Absolutely! Ds1 managed to lose two pairs of shoes this week ... since Wednesday actually
He is 9
Fortunately they were very cheap ones - bought specifically for messing about in the lake on Day Camps.

[fridayschild]

wow, I would have never have thought of the shoes needing names, thanks for your help guys

[mw14]

Label everything that will or may be removed, i.e. all but pants. Socks may seem OTT, but one pair of white knee socks looks pretty much identical to another!

[mummydoc]

there was labelling thread recently - label everything !! easy2name do great iron on trnsfers for socks and knickers etc. my DH laughs that if dd2 stays still for mor ethan 30 secs i will probably sew a label on her.