A parent and child's love may get complicated over time, but typically it is a forever thing. So getting some ink to honor one's kid -- or kids -- is a beautiful way to celebrate that special bond. After all, once someone becomes a parent, it is a role they'll have for life. Plus, it is essentially risk-free unless one ends up with an evil little bugger, in which case the tattoo will serve to remind them of a time they had a little sweet child o' mine. But honestly, getting a tattoo in honor of our children is something that we think is pretty safe to say one won't regret. So why not get a piece that will last as long as that special love does?

Even if it's a parent's first tattoo, there is plenty of ways to get inspired. Whether one likes a lot of color, or black and white, or if one has a lot of kids, or just one -- there are so many options.

These moms and dads went under the needle to get something to honor their child. Some are sweet and simple, some intricate, all symbolic.

Here are 40 meaningful parent tattoos that will probably make others consider getting their own.

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