You know how when someone is thinking about getting a tattoo everyone always tells them they better be sure it isn't something they will get sick of or regret? Well, if you're a parent thinking of getting a tattoo, you may want to consider getting a tattoo of your baby because you know you will never get sick of being reminded of your baby.
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You'll also never tire of having at least the likeness of or a tribute to your child around — or at least we hope you never do.
From portraits to footprints to really creative ways to honor your child, check out this collection of baby tattoos for inspiration. You won't believe some of the things you'll see!
Aww, a sweet little portrait.
Why carry a picture around when you can keep one permanently on you?
Once you have children they are your heart.
It's like that quote by Elizabeth Stone that says, "Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body."
Another perfect likeness.
It is amazing that a tattoo artist can so perfectly replicate a portrait of a baby.
You could go with a footprint.
Baby feet are the cutest. You probably wouldn't want to tattoo an adult's foot on your body, but a baby's foot totally works.
Another tootsie tat.
Just goes to show that no two tattoos have to be alike if you don't want them to be.
A foot for each baby.
It's only fair that if you get a tattoo of one child's footprint, you get footprints of all subsequent children.
Your baby's feet in your hands.
See how it all looks like a heart?
A portrait right over your heart.
That way you can keep your baby close to you at all times.
Look at the expression on this one.
It's like those little eyes are really looking at you.
How can you not smile?
Come on! It would be impossible not to smile every time you look at your baby's smiling face.
Too precious!
The words and the darling profile are just too precious.
There's a problem though.
You'll have to resist the urge to show everyone you come across your tattoo of your adorable child.
Maybe you're more into funny.
No one's baby looks like that, but that tattoo is hilarious.
Your little peanut.
This is another funny take.
It doesn't just have to be a tat of your baby.
Why not get one of mother and child?
They're so tiny when they are born.
It's so easy to forget how tiny a child is when they are born. Look at that tiny little face!
Some babies are just born smilers.
Doesn't this little one look like she was born to smile?
A baby bouquet.
Your baby surrounded by flowers is a lovely option.
Why so serious?
This little cherub looks very solemn.
You're the canvas in more ways than one.
A child is a work of art created by both parents.
Baby hand art on you.
As a parent you'll be getting lots of hand art from your baby. You may as well start the trend off yourself.
Hand in hand.
You'll hold your baby's hand throughout their childhood and it will be one of the dearest experiences of your life.
Hands, fingerprint and pulse.
A trifecta tribute tattoo.
Con un sombrero looking all cute.
Let's tip our hat to the artist who created this beauty.
It's like seeing double.
I mean look at the picture and look at the tattoo. They look exactly the same.
Check out that soft baby hair.
Look at those little pelitos covering that tiny head.
Dimples on display.
If your baby has dimples, they most definitely need to be on display.
Like a tender touch.
Tan hermosa esa manita.
A simple outline.
It doesn't take much to capture the love between a mother and child.
The eyes have it.
Just a touch of color makes a huge difference.
Pigtails and all.
OMAIGA! That hair is fantastic!
That is one good looking baby.
The pec ain't too shabby either? Just sayin'.
¿Y esa flor?
It's so big on her tiny little head.
This baby wins at hair.
When babies have this much hair it is FANTASTIC!
A tender moment captured.
This captures those first moments of extreme tiredness and love so perfectly.
What happened to her lips?
Toothless babies have such great grins.
In a carrier.
Perfect for baby-wearing parents.
"Why, yes, I am excited to be alive."
That look says it all.
Those cheeks are beyond pinchable.
This picture should be under "cachetón" in the dictionary.
So much tenderness.
That's not even a real baby and you still want to give it a hug.
