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15 Meaningful Tattoo Ideas For Parents to Honor Kids

These 15 tattoos are uniquely permanent ways to honor your children.
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Jacqueline Weiss
Updated: December 1, 2022
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Tattoos might not be for everyone, but they can be a special way to honor something or someone that means a lot to you. Today, we are seeing more and more parents getting tattoos to honor their children.

More: Can You Get a Tattoo While Pregnant?

These tattoos, shared by celebrities, tattoo artists, and more, are ways to honor your kiddos. Here are a few of our personal favs:

Constellations

 
 
 
 
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@_dr_woo_ #drwoo Honor Gemini ♊️ Haven Leo ♌️ Hayes Capricorn ♑️ #hideawayatsuitex

A post shared by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) on Mar 11, 2019 at 6:23pm PDT

Jessica Alba has three dainty constellations on her forearm for each of her three children’s astrological signs. Depending on how many kids you have or how big you’d like the tattoo to be, this could go just about anywhere on your body.

Breastfeeding

 
 
 
 
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I am elated with this piece. 🌙🤱✨ So thrilled to do this super-mommy tattoo on my friend Mia (@mermaidbubbles16). Moon Goddess Mom Breast Pumping Badassery. We listened to @momgetyourshittogether while we tattooed. Also, we are working on making this arm cohesive, so the next post will have those shots. .. .. .. #tattoo #tatuaggio #tatuaje #goddess #moon #breastfeeding #breastpump #pumping #flange #nursing #baby #mom #motherhood #momshit #womenwithtattoos #womentattooers #femaletattooers #femaleartists #momswhotattoo #joyrumore #losangeles #california #vivalapile #pileinthewild #pitw #riptim

A post shared by Joy Rumore (@joy_rumore) on May 6, 2019 at 2:07pm PDT

Honor the special bond between you and your little one with this celestial-inspired breastfeeding tattoo.

A Family Affair

 
 
 
 
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hey guys please don’t talk to us unless u have tattoos we are a cool tattoo family now and we only want to talk to other tattoo families (srry if this seems harsh) Thank you thank you @winterstone. You are not only incredibly talented but you are very kind and delightful and welcome over any time!!

A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Apr 4, 2019 at 10:35am PDT

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend got inked together, putting each other’s names and their kids names on their arms in tiny script. 

Snuggles

 
 
 
 
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S/O to all my Mama Clients raising babies with your dope Tattoos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Jon Larson (@moonchamps) on May 12, 2019 at 8:51am PDT

No matter how old your kids get, this will always serve as a reminder of when they were young.

Honoring Autism

 
 
 
 
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So this just happened guys! I always wanted to do a second tatto and I couldn’t find anything meaningful enough till a meeting that I had couple weeks ago about autism and kids with special needs. Don’t know if you guys know and I was never open about it but my son was diagnosed with autism 5 years ago. My first tatto is his name on the back of my neck and finally I found what I wanted to be my second. I decided to do the symbol of autism( and kids with special needs) as a tatto and it’s beautiful and perfect just the way I wanted to be thanks to @robgreennyc THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’m so happy about it❤️ it means A LOT to me! Então isso acabou de acontecer gente! Eu sempre quis fazer uma segunda tatuagem e não conseguia encontrar nada significante o suficiente até eu ter uma reunião algumas semanas atrás sobre autismo e crianças com necessidades especiais. Não sei se vocês sabem e eu nunca fui aberta sobre isso, mas meu filho foi diagnosticado com autismo 5 anos atrás. Minha primeira tatuagem é o nome dele na parte de trás do meu pescoço e finalmente encontrei o que eu queria para ser a segunda! Eu decidi fazer o símbolo do autismo ( e de crianças com necessidades especiais ), e é linda e perfeita do jeito que queria que fosse graças ao @robgreennyc MUITO OBRIGADA! Estou muito feliz! Significa muito para mim! ❤️

A post shared by Lais Ribeiro (@laisribeiro) on Jul 18, 2018 at 8:22pm PDT

Brazilian supermodel Lais Ribeiro honored her son Alexandre with a puzzle piece tattoo, representing his Autism diagnosis. 

Names

 
 
 
 
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Find you a man that speaks to your heart + knows how to make you happy. Thank you for my permanent reminder that we have four kids... were old babes. Oh, I do love you though ✨🖤

A post shared by L A U R E N (@laurensydk) on May 12, 2019 at 8:50am PDT

Keep it simple with script names of all your children.

Wonder Woman

 
 
 
 
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This is me, a stay at home mom, a Wonder Woman. . . #tattoo #mothersday #mom #mommy #momandson #mommyandson #wonderwoman #momtattoo #son #stayathomemom

A post shared by Lindsey (@lindsey.holdren126) on May 11, 2019 at 11:35am PDT

In honor of the wonderful relationship between mother and child!

Disney-Inspired

 
 
 
 
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My second #mothersday 🌷#mothersdaygifts #tattoos #momtattoo #disneytattoos

A post shared by Grayson Christopher (@babyg330modeling) on May 12, 2019 at 5:34am PDT

For fans of all things Disney, you don’t have to get a princess tattoo! The minimalist ears over your child’s name is a sweet work of art.

A Work Of Art

 
 
 
 
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Apparently Harper is allowed to scribble on daddy ❤️

A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Oct 28, 2015 at 8:47pm PDT

David Beckham turned his daughter Harper’s drawing into a permanent work of art on his palm. 

Adoption

 
 
 
 
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Matching momma and daughter tattoos with the adoption date below the design 😇 . . . . #adoption #adoptiontattoo #momanddaughtertattoo #tattoo #tats #tattoos #tatted #smalltattoos

A post shared by Art By Daniela Pusateri (@artbydanielapusateri) on Jul 19, 2018 at 2:03pm PDT

Once your child is old enough, this is a beautiful way to honor their adoption together. 

First Letter

 
 
 
 
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Denver, CO

A post shared by Adele (@adele) on Jul 17, 2016 at 4:58pm PDT

Keep it simple like Adele did behind her ear with the first letter of their first name.

All in the Details

 
 
 
 
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Fun foot print I did yesterday. #footprint #footprinttattoo #nametattoo #nametattoos #babyfootprinttattoo #blacktattoo #tattooparent #tattoo #tattooed #tattooedgirls #wordstattoo #tattooart #tattooartist #tattooshop #tattoolife #ink #inked #inkedgirls #girlytattoo #inkandskin #inklife #skinandink #skinart #bodyart #art

A post shared by J Eden Storms (@j_ed3n_art79) on Feb 15, 2019 at 9:06am PST

This is a take on the classic baby footprint tattoo, but includes all the details from birth,  including location, weight, length, and location.

Superheroes 

 
 
 
 
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Happy Mother’s Day! I tattooed these last night and they represent her little superheroes. Excelsior! @aceshightattooshop #bobbybosak #aceshigh #marvel #marveltattoos #mcu #spiderman #spidermantattoo #captainmarvel #captainmarveltattoo #mcutattoo #comicbook #comicbooktattoo #mothersdaytattoo #mothersday #mom #family #familytattoo #momtattoo #kidstattoo #caroldanvers #peterparker #peterparkerheretopickupapassportplease #westpalmbeach #welington #lakeworth #miami #orlando #florida #floridatattooartist #newtattoo

A post shared by Bobby Bosak (@bobbybosak) on May 12, 2019 at 3:50pm PDT

Moms aren’t just superheroes to their kids, they are superheroes to other moms too. Honor your kids with your favorite, or their favorite heroes.

Arms Around You

 
 
 
 
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✨Motherly Love!✨ #motherlylove #mom #family #familyfirst #outline #black #red #passion #skin #photography #heart #tattoo #tattoos #tat #tats #tattooed #tattooedgirls #tatuaje #tatuaggio #ink #inked #inkedgirls #mommy #sons #tattoomommy #milano #art #limbiate #entusiasmo #onelove

A post shared by Stefano Cattaneo (@steentusiasmotattoo) on Apr 26, 2019 at 7:25am PDT

Remember them as little kids forever with a sweet silhouette of both of your babies. 

Their Handwriting

 
 
 
 
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Happy Monday, y’all.

A post shared by Taye Diggs (@tayediggsinsta) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:55am PST

Similar to how many honor their parents with a handwriting tattoo on their body, parents can do the same, as seen on Taye Diggs’ arm. 

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Jacqueline Weiss

Jacqueline Weiss is a blogger, freelance writer and social media consultant based in Los Angeles. A graduate of Emerson college, she is passionate about wellness, fitness, and beauty.

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