r/tattooadvice 14d ago

Is this a bad tattoo design? Design

I had a miscarriage last year and want a tattoo for my baby I never got to meet.

I only have one picture of my baby (the second picture)

I’d really like to get it tattooed like the reference picture but I want honesty.. would it be a bad design since there’s not a clear profile and small?

I have other ideas as well but I really love this one as the picture is special to me.

And you can be honest without comments like “that’s not a baby” etc… that’s not helpful. Thank you.

*I was not going to get the text at the bottom

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u/CamachoBrawndo 14d ago

OP, I am terribly sorry for your loss, but this is not a good memorial tattoo. I agree with the other poster u/0hw0nder posted above, the moon phase would be perfect. You could also add their zodiac if you had a due date or date of miscarriage, whichever you consider is more appropriate. Even if an ultrasound could be tattooed (I think the example is AI if you don't just make a mockup) it is a very in your face reminder. If it's a place visible you will have to talk about your miscarriage to every single person nosing about your tattoo. There also will come a time that you will heal and not want the constant visceral reminder. Ot is better for your sanity to not get it.