I am one of those parents who adore school holidays. I love that we don’t need to rush anywhere, there’s no stress about what to put in the lunchbox for picky eaters, no stress about getting stuck in peak hour traffic and, of course, I love being able to spend more quality time with my son.

So naturally, I tend to be in complete denial about summer holidays coming to an end, and the fact that it’s probably time to get organised and get the school gear ready for the new year. Then, on the last evening before school starts, I curse myself while trying to put 500 of the best school name labels on pencils and books in one sitting.

The good thing is, unlike my mum, who had to carve my initials on my school pencils (I can’t even imagine how painful that would have been) there are endless wonderful options available for school labels these days. The most difficult part is being able to choose which to buy.

Over the years, I have tried a few different brands and of course, learned what to look out for and what not to get.

The Best School Name Labels

Here are a few criteria I use when shopping for school labels:

They stay on (for months)
Waterproof
Dishwasher safe
Microwave safe
Freezer safe
Non-fading
Scratch-resistant
Easy to iron
Customisable
Wide variety of sizes.

To make your selection easier, here are 4 of our favourite back to school label brands:

1. Tinyme

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I absolutely love Tinyme, not only for the quality of the labels but also for the many different personalisation options available, especially for boys. I loved the options for labels based on the type of sports kids play: soccer, basketball, rugby, cricket etc. What’s even better, they offer rush shipping options for parents like me, who insist on leaving things till the last minute.

To check them out, go to www.tinyme.com.au

2. Stuckonyou

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What a fantastic way to keep your child with food allergies safe! No more stressing about whether the relief teacher also knows that your child has dairy intolerance or, worse, peanut allergy. Stuckonyou is another great option with durable stickers in a variety of different designs.

To check them out, visit https://www.stuckonyou.com.au/labels/all

3. Hippo Blue

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Who doesn’t love gorgeous designs, practical bento boxes and even DIY lunch box design options and personalised story books? The creative design team thought of it all at Hippo Blue.

To check them out, visit https://www.hippoblue.com.au/