A Common Problem Overlooked By Moms During Camp Season

Why Labeling Your Child’s Belongings Is More Important Than Ever

With school ending and camp and swim-school season beginning, it’s a hectic and stressful time of year for parents. Organizing and packing properly for childrens’ daily or extended pilgrimage can be maddening. And because labeling is often overlooked, the millions of personal effects (clothes, electronics, camping equipment, etc) that wind up in lost-and-founds nationally is staggering.

The good news is that ID Me Labels, a New Jersey-based company, has established itself as a leader in the field of the waterproof labeling of practically anything to help prevent loss and theft of childrens’ belongings.

Anne Pham, co-owner of ID Me Labels, started out of necessity. “My husband’s publishing and design firm had the equipment in-house to generate vinyl labels for our toddlers’ clothes, toys, and sippy cups at daycare, and I was astonished at how well everything held up in the dishwasher, microwave and laundry,” Ms. Pham explained. “We discovered this perfect solution serendipitously, and I became obsessed with helping other parents, and thus, our crusade to label was born.”

Thanks to Pham’s efforts, and labeling in general, many daycare facilities, schools, and camps have noticed a considerable drop in loss and confusion. ID Me offers a variety of fun, high design kid’s labels in various sizes, shapes, and colors to help children, parents, care providers, and teachers quickly and easily identify what belongs to whom. Simple to use and easy to apply, the Ultimate Camp Labels Pack, for example, provides a generous assortment of water-proof and laundry-safe labels for use on flashlights, thermoses, toiletries, electronics, clothes, and almost any surface imaginable. Each year, more than 8 million kids attend summer camp and the last thing any parent wants to discover is that an iPod, backpack, camera, cellphone, or favorite shirt is lost forever. In addition, Pham did not overlook the critical importance of allergy awareness labels to protect children.

Beyond the vinyl offering, ID Me’s proprietary line of durable, fabric-based Stick-On Clothing labels—no ironing or dreaded sewing required!—sets them apart from competitors, and adhere to the spectrum of garments.

For I.D. Me’s full line of camp labels, school labels, daycare labels, and name labels, visit www.idmelabels.com.

I.D. Me Camp Labels Pack Includes: 12 Large Round Labels – waterproof labels for thermoses, water-bottles, lunch containers 12 Rectangle Labels – waterproof labels for electronics, toiletries, sporting goods 21 Streamline Labels – waterproof labels for sunglasses, toothbrushes 16 Small Round Labels – waterproof labels for games, gadgets, cell phones 20 Laundry Safe Clothing Labels – peel and stick on clothing name tags 8 Shoe Labels – waterproof and laminated labels to prevent fading 2 Bag Tags $43.00 - Order Camp Labels Here

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(732) 223-7878

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Read what Emi from The Cloth Diaper Report has to say about I.D. Me Kids Labels.

So I registered my little guy for the military post hourly care program on Friday, which also enrolls him to be eligible to participate in swim lessons or other activities the Child Youth Services on base provide (we hope to start the kids in swim lessons this summer!). Granted I don’t have any plans on putting him in hourly care quite yet, I needed to renew my daughter’s yearly enrollment and it’ll be easier just to have them on the same renewal cycle. It’s also nice to have a back-up in case I need to find care for him and I don’t have any friends available to help out. Once sister starts preschool in the fall he may go to hourly care one morning a week so I can get some work done, he can socialize and all that fun stuff so this review came at a good time.

Whether your kids go to hourly care, daycare, school, camp, the nursery at church or to a friend’s house there are a million things from sippy cups to back packs that are bound to get left behind or mixed up with someone else’s. Writing in permanent marker can bleed or make if harder to pass the items on after your little ones have outgrown them, and those white label stickers fall off or need to be removed in the wash. I customized these for my son and have used the to label his pacifier, blankets and swipe card for the daycare and other activities (so we don’t get the key tag mixed up with sister’s). I have refrained from putting them on his clothes or other baby gear quite yet as he will inevitably outgrow his current clothing size before we have any planned trips away from mom. I was, however, able to test the clothing labels in the wash on his blankets and the waterproof nature of the other stickers on his pacifier.

To read the rest of Emi’s review, click on her link: The Cloth Diaper Report or go to http://www.theclothdiaperreport.com/2011/04/id-me-labels-school-camp-label-review.html

Here’s what Abby over at Abby’s Approved Blog had to say about I.D. Me Labels.

Next year I will be back to work, and that means that my kids will be back to daycare.  I know one little man that is thrilled about going to “school” next year!  One problem that we had in the past was keeping track of all of his stuff at daycare.  In addition to an extra change of clothes he also needs a coat, hat, mittens, boots!   That is a lot of stuff for a 3 year old (and his teachers) to keep track of.  In the past we always made a point of writing his name on the tags of clothing that he brought to daycare but some clothing does not have labels (which is great for avoiding itchy tag syndrome, not so great for moms wanting to label clothes).  We now have a perfect solution to this problem-School Labels from I.D. Me Labels!

I.D. Me Labels makes a huge assortment of labels so you can quickly and easily label everything that your kids need to take to school, daycare, camp or anywhere else they are headed!  I.D. Me Labels come in a variety of sizes so you will have the perfect label for every item.  They carry labels that are perfect for labeling your child’s clothing, shoes, sippy cup or bottle, pacifier, lunchbox, school tools, backpack and more!  In addition they are waterproof, dishwasher, microwave and laundry safe so you don’t have to worry about reapplying!

Read the rest of Abby’s review here: http://abbyapproved.com/2011/03/i-d-me-labels-review.html or Abby Approved

We were so excited when Celebrity Baby Scoop, a popular mommy and baby blog choose I.D. Me Labels as one of the products they LOVED. Here is an excerpt from Celebrity Baby Scoop:

Autumn is in full swing and by now, your life is a whirl wind of homework, school lunches, and practices. How do you keep track of not only your time, but of all the stuff that goes with it? I.D Me Labels has the solution to keeping tabs on your kids’ most important gear. Don’t stress over piles of books, clothes, and lunch boxes, organize it all with these cute, functional and fully customizable kids labels. Whether you need to organize items for preschool, swim lessons, play dates or because your busy family is juggling all of these- labeling and keeping track of your kid’s stuff is key. An eye-catching label from I.D. Me means lost mittens can be found, water bottles stay with their owner and the right lunchbox comes home from school.

Click on the link below to read full article on www.celebritybabyscoop.com.

Kids Labels : Identify your Child’s Belongings In Style With I.D. Me Labels and Tags!

With my obsessive issues over not losing items, just seeing the amount of things left there makes my palms sweat. This lost-and-found is large enough that it is separated into bins, one for shirts, one for socks, one for cups, etc, etc. I try not to look at it and think of the feelings those moms had when they got home and realized not all of their child’s possessions came with them because it makes my heart race a little bit.

It also makes me want to stop every mom that comes in the door and tell them about I.D. Me Labels.

You can read more about Xenia’s review on I.D. Me Labels by clicking on the link, Kids Labels.

It’s August, which means one thing to parents: Back to School Shopping Time. You’ll want to batten down the hatches when the flurry of pencil cases, lunchboxes, gym shoes, folders, and books hits your home, but don’t get stressed – get labeled!

Whether it is for summer camp, preschool, swim lessons, play dates, or because your life is a whirlwind of all of those, labeling your kids’ gear is key. A label means a lost binder can be found, water bottles stay with their owners, and the right lunchbox comes home from school.

Read complete article on I.D. Me Kids Labels from Smart Mom Picks.

Smart Mom Picks is a group of real moms with real kids. We discover and review the latest, greatest gear for babies, growing children and moms.

By: Stephanie

I received a set of the all purpose icon labels in blue with a train and my sons name on them. They are the perfect size to put on any and everything. We have used them on cups, snack containers, DVD cases, CD cases, books and toys. I especially like that these labels are dishwasher and microwave safe. Sippy cups and snack containers are the items we travel with the most. We need to have them marked for play dates and they are washed constantly. It is also nice to be able to mark that favorite truck so we don’t get it mixed up with all the toys at Grandma’s house!

I was very impressed at how easy it was to customize our labels- you just go to the site and pick the font you want on your labels (from a list of 10), then the color you want (from a set of 9 options), then the shape/size of label you want (circle, oval, hexagon or rectangle), and finally input the name that you want on your label. Then you get to pick the icon for the label, from a big list of options. All these choices mean that your label is going to be truly personalized for your child- it’s not likely that you’ll ever see another label like the one your child has.  And yet another great thing about I.D. Me Labels- they will ship your order within 48 hours of you placing it!

We got labels for Vivian, since she’s reaching the age where she’s going to church nursery on Sundays and now has bottles and sippy cups and toys to keep track of. I am very pleased with how her labels turned out. The colors are bright and pretty, the lettering is nice and easy to read, and the labels are really sturdy. The All Purpose Icon Labels are UVA-resistant and microwave/dishwasher safe. We’ve run her labeled items through the dishwasher a number of times, and the labels have stayed put nicely!

I.D. Me Labels also has a great selection of other labels. Bag tags, binky buttons,clothing labels, allergy labels, and household labels, to name a few.

One option that I think is really cute is the custom photo label- what better way to keep track of your kid’s things than stick a label on it with his/her picture!

By: Carrie

Once in a while I take my 3-year-old and almost-1-year-old to an indoor gymnastics gym during the “open play” time to let them run and bounce and climb and otherwise burn off energy with their friends. Big Sister E likes the huge trampolines and the multi-level bouncy house best, while Little Sister B is just happy to crawl over and under the various textured mats and low balance beams and whatever else she can get herself near enough to touch and pull up on.

They both always have a good time and we usually end up going home tired and content and ready for a nap. The only negative part of the outing comes from when I get a glimpse of the massive lost-and-found near the entrance to the gym.

With my obsessive issues over not losing items, just seeing the amount of things left there makes my palms sweat. This lost-and-found is large enough that it is separated into bins, one for shirts, one for socks, one for cups, etc, etc. I try not to look at it and think of the feelings those moms had when they got home and realized not all of their child’s possessions came with them because it makes my heart race a little bit.

It also makes me want to stop every mom that comes in the door and tell them about I.D. Me Labels.

Specially laminated so that they’re UVA-resistant, safe for both the microwave and the dishwasher and, in general, really bright and fun, I.D. Me Labels are perfect for preventing the loss of almost any item imaginable. From bottles to backpacks, bibs to cell phones, clothing to eyeglasses, these labels come in all sizes and colors and can be personalized to fit any need that may arise.

Speaking of personalization, I.D. Me Labels gives you options – LOTS of options. If you can’t find one of the 10 fonts, 9 colors, 4 shapes/sizes and 60+ icons to select for their water-resistant All Purpose Icon Labels, then I’m not sure what you’re looking for. No matter what you choose, your labels will come out unique and bright, the perfect way to make sure your child’s items will be quickly recognized and returned to them at the end of the day at daycare, school or just at a friend’s house.

For something even more distinctive, the Photo I.D. Me Labels are unlike any that I have seen before. As with the All Purpose Labels, you can select the font, color and shape/size of your labels but then simply upload a digital picture of your child and they will appear right on there. I love the idea of kids being able to help return belongings to each other by just looking at the picture to see the rightful owner.

Along with all of the great labels for children, I.D. Me Labels also has a line to be used in and around your house in order to help with organization. Whether identifying a bin of toys, a box of recipes or recycling containers, these labels will come in handy for anyone looking to manage or arrange items for the home.

The durability of all of I.D. Me Labels’ products is apparent as soon as you see them in person. Not only are the labels that I received for Little Sister B bright, colorful and exactly the way I had ordered them, but they feel almost like soft sturdy vinyl with their flexibility.

I love being able to put one of these stickers on any item of hers that is going to leave the house and immediately increase its visibility (and style). The pink that I chose is vibrant, the star icon is cute but will not be outgrown and her name looks crisp and neat in the Guiddy Up font. Everything from Little Sister B’s containers of cereal to her sippy cup will no longer have the chance of ending up in the vast wasteland of the lost-and-found at the gymnastics gym because with one look, it would easily be returned to us.

Her name is even cuter when someone like me hasn’t hacked at the picture to remove it.

Whether you are labeling clothes, items in a classroom, shoes or are drawing attention to your child’s allergy to nuts, I.D. Me Labels ship within 48 hours of your order, so you will hardly have to wait to begin. 48 hours for something to be custom-made to your specifications, where else can you find that?

By: Xenia