Best Clothing Labels and Name Tags for Kids' Gear—for Camp, School, or Daycare

Parents rave about the staying power of Mabel's Labels.

Labeling kids' gear: it's a parenting chore that just needs to get done. As kids prepare for a new school year or camp season, we need to label every article of clothing, towel, backpack, lunchbox, thermos, and every other bit of gear that will travel along to summer campto school, or to daycare—in the hopes that when it inevitably gets lost, it will find its way home to you.

Nothing's going to make this job of labeling camp clothes, baby bottles, or school supplies fun, but we've rounded up the whole range of different ways you can label your kids' stuff, from swimsuits to water bottles and sippy cups, with beautifully embroidered personalized labels to fun, custom name tags with cute, colorful designs, to ones you can make at home.

Here are a few of the best name labels for kids' and baby gear that we've found, and yes, most offer dishwasher-safe, easy peel-and-stick options!

Check out our Back-to-School Guide or our local summer camp guide for more ideas!

25 Best Things To Do in Woodstock, NY, with Kids

Grab a colorful treat at Harley's Sweet Shop in Woodstock. Photo courtesy of the shop

The mention of Woodstock, New York, might conjure up visions of peace, love, and rock and roll but in reality, the Catskills town that lent its name to the music festival is a quaint destination for a daycation with kids. Hints of its past can be found, sure, but it's got a lovely small-town feel imbued with an artistic spirit.

Here are our favorite things to do in Woodstock, New York, with kids, plus our top picks for places to stay and eat. Find more top Catskills destinations on our list of the 40 best things to do in the Catskills with kids, and find more day trip inspiration in our Guide to Weekend Getaways.

23 Things to Do With Chicago Kids Before School Starts

Two little Chicagoans, fresh from the splash pad at 31st Street Harbor, contemplate going to the beach.

If seeing school supply lists is sending you and your kids into a panic over the impending end of summer, stay calm, and summer on! We've done the research (not a bad gig, honestly), and rounded up the ultimate Chicago summer bucket List, complete with all the outdoor movies, festivals, and FREE summer activities for families in Chicago that you'll want to fit in before school starts up again.

16 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Atlanta with Perks for Kids

Explore Midtown in style while staying at the Loews Atlanta Hotel.

We’ve rounded up family-friendly hotels in Atlanta guaranteed to be a hit with kids, whether you’re on vacation, a staycation, or hosting out-of-town guests. When you travel with kids, extra amenities and perks to ward off the occasional vacation meltdown are crucial. 

From downtown to Stone Mountain, and everywhere in between, these Atlanta hotels put you near the most popular family-friendly spots. And since many families don’t want to kennel pets, we’ve included a few spots to bring your furbabies, too.

Quirky, Cool Roadside Attractions Near Orlando for Kids

Visit Gatorland's play area during a visit to this beloved Florida roadside attraction. Photo Charlotte B

Roadside attractions are a great way to break up a long drive, enjoy oddball entertainment, and see something new. Whether you family is driving to Orlando on a family vacation or already live in the area and want to do something off the beaten path, we've found fun roadside attractions in Orlando for kids and families. 

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