L&D and NICU Nurse Essentials, Shoes and Gifts

Gear for labor and delivery, postpartum and the NICU. The L&D essentials list covers long labors and messy floors, the NICU and postpartum kit covers quiet, gentle gear for small patients, and the shoe guide picks wipe-clean, fluid-proof pairs. There is also a gift guide for L&D nurses, with thank-you ideas for new parents.

Elsewhere in the building

The kit every unit shares

Supply room

Pulled from the bins

Bin A1-01 · Shoes

Dansko Professional Clog

The classic nursing clog. Firm, wipeable, built for years.

Wipe cleanLasts for years

$139.95 on Amazon Price as of Nov 3, 9:59 PM UTC Check price on Amazon UK

Bin A2-02 · Compression

Sockwell Circulator Graduated Compression Socks

Compression that feels like a nice sock.

15 to 20 mmHgMerino blend

$32.95 on Amazon Price as of Nov 3, 9:59 PM UTC Check price on Amazon UK

Bin B1-03 · Scrubs

Cherokee Workwear Scrubs

The dependable set most hospitals have seen a thousand times.

Matches unit colorsPetite and tall

$54.98 on Amazon Price as of Nov 3, 9:59 PM UTC

Bin B2-04 · Pocket kit

Baby Feet Labor and Delivery Badge Reel

Their ID badge, but it knows where it works.

Small giftWorn daily

$12.99 on Amazon Price as of Nov 3, 9:59 PM UTC Check price on Amazon UK

Bin C1-05 · Bag and food

ALVABABY Waterproof Wet Dry Bags

Made for cloth diapers. Works just as well for scrubs that met a delivery.

Wet and dry sidesMachine washable

$12.99 on Amazon Price as of Nov 3, 9:59 PM UTC Check price on Amazon UK

Bin C2-06 · Skin care

Body Restore Shower Steamers

A bath bomb for people who only have time to shower.

Small giftWind down

$16.99 on Amazon Price as of Nov 3, 9:59 PM UTC Check price on Amazon UK

Bin E2-07 · Gifts

Frosted Cookie Gift Tin

The thank-you that disappears from the desk in 20 minutes.

For the teamNew parents

$54.99 on Amazon Price as of Nov 3, 9:59 PM UTC Check price on Amazon UK