Labelling school uniform

For expensive items like blazers, or things that go missing a lot, put multiple labels in lots of odd places like inside pockets to make it harder for other people to accidentally (or deliberately) take home.

From buying the right sports kit to stopping it from getting lost, parents need good advice on choosing, organising and labelling school uniforms.

Buy a stamp and fabric ink pad for labelling uniforms (have just the surname on the label so you can use the same one for all your kids).

Write names on labels with a black sharpie marker so that it lasts all year.
Use hair straighteners to attach iron-on labels.
For expensive items like blazers, or things that go missing a lot, put multiple labels in lots of odd places like inside pockets to make it harder for other people to accidentally (or deliberately) take home.
If you’re using a sharpie marker and have items made of dark fabric, use a silver pen.
Buy universal stick-on labels that can be used on clothes, school bags, lunch boxes and water bottles.
Use non peelable stickers for water bottles and lunch boxes.
Make sure your child knows what their new labels look like, especially if they have special educational needs.