DISQUS

Sherna · 2 years ago

We want everything we give our kids (or grandkids) to be special, so we often overlook the most obvious little things. Thanks for the heads up on this one. Hope Bean and P.B read your site.

happyfeet · 2 years ago

A monogram helps a kid pick their backpack out of the dozens just like hers. A common sense solution, just use initials, not your childs name.

foodad · 2 years ago

Kid Safety 101 Final Exam

20) Which of the following is safest:
A) Minor inconvenience.
B) Keeping identifying information from potential predators.
C) Donuts!

A better solution than even monogramming, if you cannot inconvenience your little muffin for safety\'s sake, is to put a piece of colored tape on her bag.

daveschmidt · 2 years ago

Seems so logical...I can\'t believe how many people don\'t think about that. When my kid was born (and for every birthday so far), she gets stuff with her name all over it from grandparents, aunts and uncles (and even us!). It sucks that we have to worry about our kids down to this level but after reading this post, my wife and I are chucking that kiddie Bean backpack. And informing the relatives too! Thanks.

BigDaddy · 2 years ago

I understand the point but I disagree with the blame. I think it is crazy to consider this anything other than a parents responsibility. This is complete BS, People need to take care of their own business and stop looking for excuses for their mistakes and/or stupidity. Kids need to learn personal responsibility from their parents, not the blame game which is what you are preaching imo, come on.

Able6 · 2 years ago

BigDaddy...you teach your kids responsibility by telling them to run away from abductors. I\'ll be taking an easy step to HELP protect them. Protecting your kids involves a lot of thought and training and action. This is one little thing that can make a big difference. And I don\'t disagree with ReviewDad that the manufacturer...especially one as \"family-oriented\" as Bean SHOULD be an advocate for child safety through awareness.

Lynne · 2 years ago

:sigh What has happened to giving people choices and letting them be responsible for the choices they make. These companies do not make people spend more money to choose monograming. It is just an option. By the way, I looked through the entire kid\'s catalog of LL Bean and did not see one pack monogramed with a full name on it. Personally, in my house with multiple book packs, the initials are helpful to identify whose pack belongs to who. FYI~ I would never let my kids \"hang a keychain\" or some other dangling thing of their pack that may be caught in a bus door.

ReviewDad · 2 years ago

Lynne...your point about the current catalog...we noticed that as well...it doesn\'t show a pack with a full name monogram (perhaps people at Bean read Noodad?! ;) )...however, several previous one do. Also, the following web page pops up when you click on Monogramming when ordering any pack on llbean.com http://www.llbean.com/shop/guidePages/monogram/...

Thank you for raising the issue of the keychain and bus doors. That\'s something we\'d not thought of and precisely why we encourage readers to comment on our site. Please keep reading and commenting!

Eva · 1 year ago

It is my understanding that monogramming means putting on the initials. You know, "mono" (one) and "gram" (letter). So while I do have my kid's initials on a piece of luggage, I would never put her first name. I mean, duh. Anyway, just semantics. I'm right with you.

Isis · 4 months ago

Logically cleared! thanks!

Hampers · 3 months ago

You have your point here. But I know for sure this themed bag was done because of the issue of knowing the kids whereabouts "just in case". But anyhow, your logic is correct and should seriously be looked upon to.

Parker · 2 months ago

Monogram is very useful to the students in recognizing their belongings especially the bags from the similar ones. But the monogram should contain initials only as original name can be risky at times.

Viks · 2 months ago

You have raised the correct issue. It should be taken care of.

Sya · 2 months ago

A little thing for recognization is good. Children should be kept under view.

bands · 1 month ago

Yeah I agree with you. Children should be kept under view.

uk company registration · 1 month ago

Yap, I completely agree that monogramming the children’s name on their bag is a rubbish idea and it can put our child in terrible danger. In my neighborhood, a eight years old kid used such a bag. One day a kidnapper the child by using the simplest trick. The kidnapper read the name of him. And the next day, while the kid was playing in the field the kidnapper called the kid by his name and convinced him to believe that he is the kid’s uncle.

reborn baby girl · 1 month ago

If you’re not already aware of the risk represented by having your kid’s name prominently displayed on their bag, let me bring you up to speed. The notion is that if someone knows your kid’s name, it’s that much easier to lure them away or pose as a rightful guardian thereby greatly enabling an abduction.


Thanks and Regards

Real Estate SmithMountain Lake · 1 month ago

Duffel bags and do your customers a service by explaining why you’re not offering it in your glossy, twice a quarter catalogs. What better way to get a safety message out?! The paper’s already bought and the postage is already paid for!

Airbrakes · 1 month ago

I believe that monogramming on bags kids carry to school, sports or other activities anywhere where mom and dad aren’t right by their side the whole time is a bad idea

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Gigs · 1 month ago

The notion is that if someone knows your kid’s name, it’s that much easier to lure them away or pose as a rightful guardian thereby greatly enabling an abduction.

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Apex Professionals LLC · 4 days ago

This is complete BS, People need to take care of their own business and stop looking for excuses for their mistakes and/or stupidity. Kids need to learn personal responsibility from their parents, not the blame game which is what you are preaching imo, come on.

Dans Dersleri · 4 days ago

children for the future, everything thanx.

Get Paid To Do Surveys · 4 days ago

Hey I'v been reading your blog from quite some time now and I just wanted to say keep up the good work.

Watch Movies Online · 19 hours ago

It sucks that we have to worry about our kids down to this level but after reading this post, my wife and I are chucking that kiddie Bean backpack. And informing the relatives too! Thanks.