{"id":501,"date":"2021-11-19T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.mabelslabels.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/14\/how-to-label-your-stuff-for-daycare\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T19:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T19:29:43","slug":"how-to-label-your-stuff-for-daycare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mabelslabels.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/19\/how-to-label-your-stuff-for-daycare\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Label Your Stuff For Daycare"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The end of maternity leave<\/a> is a very sad time for many mothers. It can make you feel sick with a mix of emotions: guilt, anxiety, sadness, and fear. It\u2019s also liberating for some moms, those who feel the need to get their life and career moving again. Moms can be excited to have new challenges outside of the home. However you feel about it, we can all agree that the logistics are complex. From packing to pick-up times, it\u2019s not an easy transition to make. Nobody can take the anxiety away, but we can help ease the logistical challenge and steer you in the right direction with getting more organized for the next step.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why Labeling for Daycare is Essential<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is a question we used to get quite often at Mabel\u2019s<\/a>. Today, in post-pandemic life. We want to avoid germy mix-ups. This is, by far, the number one reason for labels. We know these days that a runny nose can lead to many days at home, and (after heading back to work especially) this is just feasible for many parents. \u00a0

Secondly, the daycare will require it.<\/a> \u00a0And lastly, you\u2019ve spent a lot of money on your kid’s items, and you don\u2019t want them getting lost or going home to the wrong house. \u00a0 <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why You Should Label Daycare Items:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1. Lost daycare items will cost you!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you\u2019re considering packing for daycare, you are considering investing a lot of time and money into extra clothing, shoes, pacifiers, blankets, bottles, stuffies, diapers, wipes, and more. You want to ensure your baby has everything they\u2019ll need to be comfortable when away from you. You also want to ensure that your child\u2019s onesies don\u2019t get mixed up with another\u2019s and that the right stuffy gets tucked in with them at nap time. This can be a significant investment (on top of all your daycare costs), and replacing lost items adds up even faster. So, when daycare asks that you label your baby’s things, it’s not just to help them; it’s for your financial benefit, too!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Germy mix-ups lead to sick babies<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s important to understand that labeling for daycare<\/a> isn\u2019t just about mixed-up and misplaced items. The past few years have taught us so much about the importance of keeping our kids safe and our childcare workers safe. They\u2019re essential workers, and we must ensure they get a secure environment.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0

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Germs can cause a lot of stress to parents these days.<\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the moms’ biggest fears during the first few months of daycare is the new germs their kids are picking up. You went from experiencing very few colds to not knowing where one cold ends and the next one begins. Trying to avoid daycare germs feels like an exercise in futility, but as moms, we want to do everything we can to protect our little ones from being miserable with sniffles (a rash, a flu, or a stomach bug). Labeling is an easy way for the daycare provider to quickly look at and check the name on a pacifier or sippy cup before handing it to your baby. It’s the very first step in avoiding those unwanted germs. It\u2019s simple and easy, yet crucial.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. It’s a matter of safety for kids and staff<\/strong><\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Name labels for baby bottles are essential to\u00a0the daycare centers’ health and hygiene practices. <\/a>This isn\u2019t something you want to be negligent with. Babies and toddlers are highly susceptible to illness. It\u2019s crucial as parents that you do your part to ensure that the daycare center can implement the policies and procedures needed to keep your child safe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are a few things to consider when starting a daycare and labeling bottles:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n