FAQs
Do I really need personalized school labels?
Absolutely, but we understand your hesitation. School supplies and clothing are expensive, so adding labels to the list may not feel as important. However, personalized name stickers for school help save you money by preventing lost gear that results in costly replacements. For children who frequently lose things, like pricey water bottles, backpacks, or lunchboxes, these labels basically pay for themselves by making sure everything comes home all year!
Which grade levels are these school labels for?
Our line of award-winning school labels features custom value packs for every age group, including Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and even College. Each pack has been carefully curated to have the best assortment of label sizes and shapes specific to each grade level- since each grade level needs a little something more or different. From smaller bundles with cute illustrations for pre-readers to all-in-one packs for mid-grade levels and larger packs with smaller, minimalist name labels for tweens, teens, & campus dorm living. Name Bubbles has your child covered no matter what grade they’re heading into!
What items should I label for school?
Label anything your child takes out of the house that you actually want to see come back (and that’s usually everything!). Focus first on the biggest lost-and-found culprits: hoodies, water bottles, lunch boxes, backpacks, and individual school supplies. For older kids, don't skip labeling expensive tech items like headphones and calculators. For younger children, make sure changes of clothes have name tags! If your child does after-school activities, our waterproof school labels are great for sports gear, instruments, and art supplies.
Are your school name labels waterproof and long-lasting?
Yes, our school labels are 100% waterproof and made with top-quality materials to survive the entire school year. They easily handle daily use and cleaning/sanitizing. Our clothing and shoe labels stay firmly stuck through countless cycles in the washing machine and dryer, and won’t fade, peel, or crack. These labels even last through sweaty summer recess days and rainy mornings!
Can I label clothing and shoes, too?
Absolutely, and you should! All our school value bundles include washable clothing labels that press onto care tags or brand stamps (tagless clothing). Three of our school packs include laundry-safe shoe labels to keep little footwear in the right place.
Should I label shared classroom items like pencils and glue sticks?
If you’re prepping back-to-school for younger students whose teachers pool all the supplies for classroom use, don’t label those supplies (unless your child’s teacher has noted otherwise). Save your custom name labels for your child's individual items like their backpack, lunchbox, reusable water bottle, headphones, and outerwear + changes of clothes.
Can I use these labels to display medical or allergy alerts?
Prepping for back-to-school with a child who has medical needs or allergies adds another layer to the process. While our custom school packs do not come with an allergy or alert label, you can personalize a sheet of [custom allergy or alert labels](https://www.namebubbles.com/collections/medical-alert-labels) and add it to your order. These stickers include your child’s name and specific allergy or medical alert, helping keep the school year safe and you at peace.
Do unused labels expire, or can I save them for when I need them through the school year?
No, our name labels do not expire and will stay perfectly sticky if stored in a cool, dry place. Feel free to keep your leftover sheets tucked inside their original packaging in a desk drawer. They will be completely ready for action whenever you need to tag mid-year clothing hauls or fresh supplies for the next semester.