Getting a tattoo is one of the best ways to remember your baby. It can be a very emotional experience for parents who choose to memorialize their baby this way. I noticed through the support groups I have joined, that many bereaved parents are looking for tattoo ideas. Here are a few suggestions for you to consider if you are thinking to get a tattoo. Even if you are not a tattoo person, you can find some more ideas and suggestions on this page as well.

Memorial Tattoo Ideas

Foot prints Hand prints Portraits Angel wings Stars with or without clouds Suns or Moons Sacred heart Kanji characters Butterflies Flowers Flower petals in the wind Simply the child's name and birth date Angels/Cherubs Birds (doves, swallows, etc) Something your child loved Cartoon character Rosary beads/Crucifix Banners/Ribbons/Scroll Special phrase/quote

Tips:

• If you still are not sure of what to get, you can always go to a tattoo shop and talk to an artist. Tell them what you have in mind, or ask them to design something for you. Tattoo artists are usually very willing to work with you to come up with something you would really like. Listen to their suggestions, but get something that feels right to you. This is going to be very personal for you, so don't worry about what anyone else thinks.
  
• When getting a tattoo be sure to shop around to find a reputable tattoo artist. This is going to be on you forever, and it is something you definitely would not want any mistakes. Ask to see their portfolios and go with the tattoo artist that you like best.
  
• When visiting a tattoo shop, look around. See if it looks clean. Tattoo artists should use latex gloves, and have sterile supplies in packaging (eg. needles). You can even ask that they open the needles in front of you. Tattoo artist have done this for me, and they never have had a problem doing it. If the place looks dirty, and look for another shop.
  
• Be sure they are understand how important this tattoo is to you.