Zebra LB2-BABY-L Baby LaserBand 2 Hang-Tag ID Wristbands
Overview
The Zebra LB2-BABY-L is a carton of 1,000 Baby LaserBand 2 wristband ID tag sets, sized for neonatal and infant patients and designed to print on standard 8-1/2" x 11" laser printer sheets — meaning you don't need a dedicated thermal wristband printer to produce accurate patient identification at the point of care. Each sheet carries 16 individual labels, making it straightforward to print and distribute multiple wristbands per patient encounter without wasting stock. If you've evaluated Zebra wristband solutions before, the LB2-BABY-L (often searched as LB2 BABY L) sits squarely in the laser-compatible end of that lineup rather than the thermal-transfer or direct-thermal side.
Key Features
- Baby/Neonatal Sizing: The wristband dimensions are scaled specifically for infant-sized patients — smaller circumference than adult or pediatric bands — so the fit is secure without bunching or slipping, which matters when accurate patient ID is a patient safety requirement, not just a workflow convenience.
- 8-1/2" x 11" Laser Sheet Format: Because the sheets run through any standard office or departmental laser printer, facilities that haven't invested in dedicated wristband thermal printers can still produce wristbands at nursing stations, admitting desks, or lab counters using existing hardware. No specialized driver or ribbon required.
- 16 Labels Per Sheet: Each sheet yields 16 individual label/wristband components. At 1,000 units per carton, you're receiving enough stock for high-volume admitting cycles — useful for busy maternity or NICU units where throughput matters.
- White Label Stock: The white background provides high contrast for printed text, barcodes, and any color-coded indicators your facility uses for allergy or isolation status, keeping labels legible under typical clinical lighting conditions.
- Hang-Tag Option Included: The hang-tag configuration allows an additional identifier or matching label to accompany the primary wristband — useful for mother-baby matching protocols or chart documentation that must stay synchronized with the wristband.
- Carton Quantity (1,000 Units): Ordering by the carton keeps per-unit cost predictable for materials management and simplifies PAR-level ordering against actual census. Facilities running this as a standard barcode label consumable benefit from consistent SKU reordering rather than ad-hoc procurement.
Integration and Compatibility
The LB2-BABY-L is designed to work within Zebra's LaserBand 2 wristband system. Compatibility depends on running these sheets through a laser printer — not inkjet, not direct thermal. The 8-1/2" x 11" sheet format is standard, but confirm your printer's label-sheet handling capability (duplex lock-out, manual tray feed) before committing to a high-volume rollout. For facilities using barcode-driven patient ID workflows, the white stock is compatible with Code 128, Code 39, and other linear symbologies your label printing workflow generates, provided your laser printer output resolution is adequate for reliable scanner reads. Facilities comparing laser-format wristbands to direct-thermal alternatives should factor in the cost of laser consumables (toner, drum) against the lower hardware investment of reusing existing printers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What printer type does the LB2-BABY-L require?
A: The LB2-BABY-L sheets are designed for laser printers only. The 8-1/2" x 11" sheet format runs through standard laser printer trays. Do not run these sheets through inkjet or thermal transfer printers, as the label material and adhesive are engineered for laser heat-fusing, not inkjet ink or thermal ribbon.
Q: How many wristbands are included per carton?
A: Each carton of the LB2-BABY-L contains 1,000 wristband units. Each 8-1/2" x 11" sheet yields 16 individual labels, so the carton contains approximately 62–63 sheets depending on sheet configuration.
Q: What patient population is the LB2-BABY-L sized for?
A: The LB2-BABY-L is sized for baby/neonatal patients — the wristband dimensions are designed for infant circumferences, not pediatric or adult sizing. Facilities needing adult or pediatric LaserBand 2 formats should verify the correct size variant before ordering.
Q: What does the hang-tag option provide?
A: The hang-tag option included in the LB2-BABY-L configuration provides an additional detachable identifier that can be used for mother-baby matching, chart documentation, or secondary labeling protocols. It prints on the same laser sheet as the wristband components.
Q: Can the LB2-BABY-L labels support barcode printing?
A: Yes. The white label stock is compatible with barcode printing via your laser printer. Print quality and scannability depend on your printer's output resolution — confirm your laser printer meets the minimum DPI for reliable reads of your chosen barcode symbology before deploying at scale.
Q: Is the LB2-BABY-L sold individually or only by the carton?
A: The LB2-BABY-L is sold by the carton (unit of measure: carton), with 1,000 wristband units per carton. Individual sheet or unit sales are not the standard configuration for this SKU.
The LB2-BABY-L runs on laser printers using standard 8-1/2" x 11" sheets — 16 wristband labels per sheet, 1,000 units per carton — and that sheet-based format is the key variable facilities managers need to evaluate before specifying it. If your admitting or NICU stations already have networked laser printers, the LB2-BABY-L slashes the hardware cost of standing up a patient ID wristband program compared to dedicated thermal wristband printer deployments.
Technical Highlights:
- Sheet Yield (16 labels/sheet): At 16 labels per 8-1/2" x 11" sheet, the LB2-BABY-L gives you high per-sheet utilization — less wasted stock per print run than lower-density formats, which adds up across thousands of patient admissions annually.
- 1,000-Unit Carton Pack: Carton-quantity purchasing aligns with materials management PAR-level systems; a single SKU covers a predictable admissions volume, simplifying reorder triggers versus procuring small-run sheet packs.
- Baby Wristband Sizing: The neonatal-specific sizing means the band fits securely on an infant without modification — a detail that looks minor on a spec sheet but is a patient safety requirement in NICU and maternity environments where wristband slippage creates identification risk.
Deployment Considerations:
- Laser-printer compatibility is non-negotiable — inkjet or thermal printers will not process these sheets correctly. Verify that each deployment station has an accessible laser printer before committing to inventory.
- The hang-tag component on the LB2-BABY-L supports mother-baby matching workflows, but your facility's ID protocol must account for how the detachable tag is handled post-separation — document the workflow before rollout to avoid orphaned identifiers.
The LB2-BABY-L is a practical fit for hospital maternity and NICU units that already operate laser printer infrastructure and need a cost-effective, high-volume infant patient ID consumable without adding dedicated wristband printing hardware to every nursing station.
