I received a few emails (you non-commenters are keepin' me busy) who've mentioned that they use regular masking tape to label sippy cups instead of getting swankety swank stickers and bands. Masking tape gets pretty gross after a few runs through the dishwasher.
I offer a very simple, cost-effective solution: colored vinyl electrical tape. We used this for Nol when he was in daycare. I took orange electrical tape and just stuck a ring of it around all of his bottles and sippy cups. No need to even write a name on it if you are just using the tape for ID purposes at the park. Just look for your color. I doubt you'll find many others employing this stealth labeling tactic.
On the washing issue: Electrical tape is meant to withstand water so there are no worries about it even sliding off after it gets washed. No sticky nastiness. This stuff stays on forever. Now, when you eventually decide to remove it, you are indeed left with a little stickiness on the sippy cup. But beggars can't be choosers now. And by that stage you're probably ready to toss the cup anyway, am I right?
Problem solved.
So find your nearest Home Depot and get thee some colored electrical tape. Hurry. Go. Now.
