The Ultimate Guide to Labeling Children's Clothing

As much as you love your little ones with all your heart, they have a habit that irritates you to no end: they regularly misplace their clothes. The only solution to this recurring problem is labeling!

The good news is that there are several methods, from the simplest to the most elaborate, for marking their first names so they stay on for good. Today, we explain how to label your children's clothes!

3 lasting techniques for marking a name on clothing

Want to make sure your little ones' clothes, hats, and mittens come home after a day at school? Here are three ways to durably label their clothes.

Sew-on labels

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First solution: a fabric sew-in label. These specially designed labels require thread, a needle, and a bit of sewing know-how. You can find them online or in your local sewing store.

They’re easy to use: you place your order on a specialized website or in-store, choosing the text, color, and size. Then, simply sew the label onto your child's outfit.

Embroidery

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Are you comfortable with a needle and thread and want to put your creativity to good use? Then, you could embroider your child's first name directly onto their garment. It's the perfect opportunity to personalize the marking with beautiful calligraphy!

Are you interested in this technique but need a little help?

Take a look at this short video tutorial!

The indelible fabric marker

Embroidery and sewing not really your cup of tea? No problem! You can simply mark your child's first name on their garment with a fabric marker.

To do this, choose a fine-tip marker, and write in a hidden place on the garment, such as an inner fold or, better still, on the size label. A good marker will withstand many washes before fading!

How do I put a label on a garment quickly?

Do you have lots of garments to label and little time to spare? Here are three easy ways to label your little one's name.

Use a self-adhesive label

Self-adhesive labels are a good temporary solution for busy parents or those with lots of clothes to label.

They're very easy to use, and practical if you plan to pass the garment on to younger children in the future. Simply remove the protective film, place the self-adhesive label on the garment's size label, and write your little one's first name.

Put a stamp on it

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The ink pad is another super-practical option for busy moms and dads.

Quick and easy to use, it also lets you personalize your labels by choosing the color and even adding little drawings.

A fun activity you can invite your little ones to join in!

Think iron-on labels

The ultimate solution for parents who want to label their little ones' clothes rapidly!

Iron-on labels can be applied in seconds with an iron. Resistant to water and washing, they allow almost permanent marking of the garment. Something to keep in mind if you're planning to pass your child's wardrobe to a younger child when it's no longer needed.

Now you know all the techniques for labeling your children's clothes. Now there's no risk of them going astray!

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At Deux par deux, we've gone one step further by addressing this issue on all our snowsuits and mid-season clothing. A label has already been affixed to each garment specifically to enable you to write your child's name.

You can't say the Deux par deux teams don't think about details ;)

Happy labeling!