As camp approaches, it's time to start thinking about how to best put your child's name on his/her belongings.

Here are some options:

1.  Sew-in Label - While this is the most labor intensive option, it is also the most secure.  For valuable items that you want to insure will get back to you - use a sew-in label.

2.  Iron-on Label - These are an easier alternative to sew-in labels but beware - if not done properly, these labels will fall out.  Read the directions carefully and be sure to hold the iron on for the full amount of time.

3.  Stamper - Although this is a more expensive choice, it is probably the least labor intensive. 

4.  Permanent Marker - A Sharpie marker is very useful for a quick naming or for socks which may be uncomfortable with a label.

5.  Permanent Labels - These are expensive stickers but they stay on even under harsh conditions.

Camp Lost and Found boxes are always full.   At day camp, kids may wear a sweatshirt to camp on a chilly morning and forget about it on the 90 degree bus ride home.  At sleep-away camp, clothes land in all sorts of strange places.  Make it easy for your clothes to find their way home by labeling everything!