A canvas tote bag for labor and delivery nurses, and a thoughtful thank-you from a family after a birth. It's roomy enough for everything a twelve-hour shift needs, including a spare pair of shoes.
Why L&D nurses carry this
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Names the specialty. L&D is a distinct job from floor nursing and a gift that says so lands differently
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Sized for a twelve-hour shift. Change of clothes, lunch, water bottle, and the second pair of shoes
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Three styles. A light cotton tote (15″ x 15″), a larger gusseted tote (18″ x 15″) or a premium tote with black handles and base (17″ x 14″ x 6″).
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Reinforced handles. The failure point on cheap totes
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No clothing size to guess. Which makes it an easy unit-wide gift
Specifications
| Material |
Cotton canvas, reinforced stitched handles |
| Sizes |
Cotton 15″ x 15″ · Gusseted 18″ x 15″ · Premium 17″ x 14″ |
| Care |
Cold machine wash, hang to dry |
| Made in |
Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Production |
Made to order, 1 to 4 business days |
Who this is for
Labor and delivery nurses, obstetric nurses, mother baby and postpartum staff, and the wider maternity care team. Bought by families as a thank-you, by colleagues, and by units ordering matching gear. For more ideas, see our labor and delivery nurse gift guide.
Related: all Maternity Care gifts, the Mother Baby / Midwifery tote, and all nurse tote bags.
Getting the role right
Worth a moment before ordering: midwives and L&D nurses do different jobs, and a midwife given a nurse-labeled gift will notice. If you are thanking a midwife rather than a nurse, choose the midwifery design instead.
When to buy
Nurses Week in early May is the peak. Perinatal Nurses Week falls in October. Family thank-you gifts arrive year-round, usually a few weeks or months after a birth.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good thank-you gift for a labor and delivery nurse?
A tote naming the specialty. If you are thanking the whole unit, matching totes avoid the sizing problem entirely.
Is this suitable for a midwife?
Choose the midwifery design instead. It is a distinct profession and the wording matters to midwives.
Which size should I choose?
The gusseted 18″ x 15″ for a full shift with shoes; 15″ x 15″ otherwise.
Can I order for a whole unit?
Yes. Email contact@talluladesignco.com, and allow two weeks around Nurses Week.
How should it be washed?
Cold machine wash and hang to dry.
