Label sippy cups with nail polish

Here's how Katie kept sippy cups identifiable:

Labeling supplies for preschool reminded me of when I needed to label sippy cups and bottles for daycare. Tape peels off, and while Sharpies last a while, on some plastics a while only seemed to be a couple of washings and then I was trying to figure out which of two identical cups was the one we brought. What I started doing instead was using fingernail polish. It's not the easiest thing to write with, but you can at least get initials on most things and it lasts a lot longer.

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Comments

[Andi]

I am constantly dealing with this - I keep a sharpie by the sink and have to relabel the cups almost every day. I will definitely try this hack ... but I was wondering if anyone has tried writing on the cup with a sharpie and then painting over with clear nail polish. That seems like it could work.
(I'm going to try that one tonight!)

[Keri]

What about personalized vinyl stickers from StuckonYou.biz? We bought those on my mom's suggestion (she works at a day care, and thus deals with sippies and bottls all day). It's a year and counting, and all our labels have stayed on, despite nearly daily trips through the dishwasher.

[Sarah]

What a great idea, I am so going to start doing this. Thanks!!

[James]

Great advice. Been using the sharpie solution for awhile but after a few cycles in the dishwasher you can't tell who's name is on which sippy cup. Any idea of the fingernail polish makes it through the dishwasher test?

A Dad in Kansas

[Sandy]

Mabels Labels http://www.mabel.ca/ stay on, even through the dishwasher. They also have stick-on (no ironing!) labels for clothing that don't wash off.

[Greg]

In addition to using nail polish you can make a 'stencil' and then quickly brush on the label.

(Use a clear mylar tape to increase the longevity of the polish)

[Lee]

I second Sandy's comment. I love Mabel's Labels. (Disclosure, I sell the product at http://mlw.mabel.ca ) Mabel's stickies "will withstand the dishwasher, microwave and UV rays for years to come."

I've got a site with FAQs about the product too http://faqsandhacks.blogspot.com

[jen]

We got the labels from Stuck On You and we love them. After 8 months of daily washings, I have only had to replace one label. They come in lots of different colors and make the bottles and sippies easy to identify.