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Anonymous wrote:I did for daycare/preschool because they said everything had to be labeled for the child. So I dutifully bought a backpack and filled out the internal tag with DC's name. I picked up DC and the backpack one day and they had written DC's name in Sharpie across the front of the bag. WTF. Thanks for ruining the bag, if I had known they wanted that, I would have gotten the name embroidered on there in the first place.

Wow, I can't believe they did that!


So how does this make ANY sense; some schools rejecting anything with a name, putting tape over it, while others use sharpie to write the name on, and ruin the backpack or whatever?!?

Also HIGHLY recommend the book protecting the gift. A must read.

I buy a preppy LL Bean bag so it will last through multiple kids but skip the monogramming. I think most kids associate with the first letter of their first name, so I don't bother with the last name initial.

I love mongrammed things but stick with initials for apparel or backpacks that will be seen in public. Name is fine for things like stationary or even pajamas from Santa.

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Anonymous wrote:My kid doesn't need monogrammed shit. Waste of money. She has one thread bracelet that has her name on it.

And yes, it's still a safety hazard.

So if a friend or relative gives you something with your kid's name on it, do you just tell them it's 'shit' and throw it away? Give me a break. We get gifts from both sides with names on it.

If it were a backpack, then yes I would absolutely give it away. If it's stationery or something, that's fine.

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Anonymous wrote:I never put my kids names on things...ever since that John Walsh special ages and ages ago demonstrated how peds and perps used the jid's name to make him feel like they knew him.

When are OP's kids being left alone? And why can't you just tell your kids that just because someone knows your name, doesn't mean you know them. If mom and dad didn't give permission for you to go with someone, then don't go. Simple.

Not all children are savvy enough to remember that in the face of a seemingly kind adult who knows their name (and insists he knows their parents too).

My friend did her kids' monograms...good way to distinguish pack if label ever wore off

Anonymous wrote:I never put my kids names on things...ever since that John Walsh special ages and ages ago demonstrated how peds and perps used the jid's name to make him feel like they knew him.

When are OP's kids being left alone? And why can't you just tell your kids that just because someone knows your name, doesn't mean you know them. If mom and dad didn't give permission for you to go with someone, then don't go. Simple.

We don't do any names visible on clothing, backpacks, or outdoor toys (skateboards, bikes).

Anonymous wrote:I never put my kids names on things...ever since that John Walsh special ages and ages ago demonstrated how peds and perps used the jid's name to make him feel like they knew him.

I label the inside of the backpack. Lunch bag is okay on the outside since my kids keep it zipped inside.

I never put my kids names on things...ever since that John Walsh special ages and ages ago demonstrated how peds and perps used the jid's name to make him feel like they knew him.

Anonymous wrote:My kid doesn't need monogrammed shit. Waste of money. She has one thread bracelet that has her name on it.

And yes, it's still a safety hazard.

So if a friend or relative gives you something with your kid's name on it, do you just tell them it's 'shit' and throw it away? Give me a break. We get gifts from both sides with names on it.

My mom got my son a t-shirt with his name on it and my MIL scoffed about how dangerous it was. My son was SIX MONTHS OLD!!!!!! I think if your kids is not walking around be herself, therecan't be much harm.

My kid doesn't need monogrammed shit. Waste of money. She has one thread bracelet that has her name on it.

And yes, it's still a safety hazard.

My kid's preschool also did that, where they labelled the kids' things with a Sharpie. So, I just go ahead and have the name embroidered on when available.

To the PP, it's really NOT about wanting to be 'cute'. It's just easier to have the name on there so my kid knows it's hers.

And I'd rather not use stickers/masking tape because I periodically run the bag through the wash. Don't want to wash a sticker label.