Do you want to celebrate your family in a sweet and unique way? Consider getting a maternity mommy and baby tattoo that expresses your love for her children while celebrating the things you share with each other. family tattoos are very popular, but this particular genre turns out to be the most touching, sentimental and charming.
We wanted to gain a better understanding of the maternity mother and baby tattoos that people are getting today along with the trends within this very special type of tattoo. We found so many tattoos that play beautifully on this theme and we’ve curated a list of the best ones we found. If you’re looking for ink inspiration, you’ve come to the right place, mom! Let’s talk mom and baby tattoos!
get inspired for your own mom and baby tattoo with these heartwarming designs.
a close look
Here’s one of the new motherhood mom and baby tattoos that’s gotten thousands of likes on Instagram in recent days. It’s an extreme close-up with a scant amount of detail. However, it’s still easily recognizable as a mom and her baby.
with flowers
Florals and natural elements help to sweeten any tattoo. This somewhat abstract motherhood mom and baby tattoo looks fantastic thanks to those pretty blooms.
connection
We saw a few truly beautiful tattoos that celebrate the act of breastfeeding. Simple lines and some alluring leaves help make this tattoo a true standout.
symbolism
Here’s a symbol for motherhood that you will see often among Celtic knot tattoos. Some natural elements have been added to bring it to life along with some cute ornamental details that help provide balance.
for the pediatrician mom
The person who shared this image described it as belonging to a mother who is a pediatrician. It’s meant to be a reminder of patience.
grabbed tight
Here’s another one of the motherhood mom and baby tattoos that’s been created with just a few, simple lines. We find a baby snuggled up right next to mama.
in a heart
Heart shapes are not as common as you might expect among these motherhood tattoos that express love. We find one here with the addition of the baby’s name for an added, special touch.
express yourself with color
By far the most common motherhood mom and baby tattoos are completed with just black ink. But, you can have a vibrant design that’s bursting with color if that’s your taste.
snuggles with the puppy
We will see a number of nature and wildlife-inspired tattoos as we continue on this list. To kick that off, we see two beautiful cats in a sweet portrait.
with your little angel
If your little baby is also your little angel, consider getting them tattooed with a pair of wings. The artist has created a neat border around the subjects with natural elements that really add romance and depth.
feel smart
How sweet are these foxes!? They’re snuggled up together among the flowers and the whole scene just looks so electric and bright.
more cute cats
As promised, even more, wildlife-inspired motherhood mom and baby tattoos. This pleasant picture is filled with detail from the tiny lines in to create the texture of the cats’ fur to the delicate work put into the blooms of the flowers. Bravo!
minimal
Paring down your design to the base, sum of its parts also has merits. One of our favorite motherhood mom and baby tattoos on this list is this simple design with basic shapes and just a touch of random color.
small details
Take a look at all of the fine lines used to compose this tattoo. Those minute details and a couple of pops of color really make this design appear energetic and full of life.
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rosy cheeks
If you want to go minimal, try and think of one attribute for you to highlight. This person has gone with tiny red dots for the cheeks. We think those little dots really go a long way in making this tattoo even more expressive.
maternity elephant mom and baby tattoo
One of the things we see time and again are these motherhood elephant mom and baby tattoos. Parents love the idea of elephants symbolizing their family and they almost always look fantastic. We’ll see a couple more before this list is over.
waiting
The first time your baby grabs onto your finger is one of the most magical moments a parent gets to experience. This mom has decided to memorialize it forever in ink form. How sweet!
so fancy
This is one of the motherhood mom and baby tattoos that has garnered a ton of likes on social media. It’s a simple tattoo that’s subtly framed with a background of tiny dots which adds texture and tons of visual appeal.
tree of life
The tree of life has been reimagined in this tattoo that also has the shapes of a mother and her two children inside. It’s a unique play and a familiar image.
cute buns
If you want your motherhood mom and baby tattoo to melt hearts, you could go with something similar. Using a very fine line, this tattoo artist has created a gentle portrait of a mother and baby bunny with plenty of sweet, little details that absolutely slay. q
a kiss
Another one of the motherhood mom and baby tattoos that got a tone of likes on social media is this single line tattoo of a mother kissing her baby’s forehead. Subtle and intimate, this is one of the best tattoos on this list!
maternity elephant mom and baby tattoo part ii
As promised, here is another motherhood elephant tattoo. It’s a really big one that expresses a lot of love for the babies.
very fine lines
Here’s a motherhood mom and baby tattoo all the way from Poland. We love the pattern of mama’s coat here which brings so much to this tattoo’s design. Gentle shading and attention to detail make it really pop.
go traditional
If you have an appreciation for traditional tattooing, you should absolutely lean into it. These kinds of tattoos never go out of style and they rely on bold colors, defined lines, and simple shapes that make them timeless.
maternity elephant mom and baby tattoo part iii
Moms love these elephant designs a lot! What’s not to love about this mama and her baby with cute little flowers?
natural elements
Here’s another one of the motherhood mom and baby tattoos that is all about breastfeeding and connection. The characters have been “filled” with such detail with motifs inspired by our natural world. If you’re going for mother nature vibes, something similar would be a great choice.
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a touch of magic
Finally, we leave you with this showstopping motherhood tattoo that has some magical elements like stars and a cloud of purple smoke. It’s an artful tattoo that really delivers on the sweetness. Find you a tattoo artist with a vision, and you could walk away with something as equally touching.
There you have it! These mother and baby tattoo ideas are everything you could wish them to be. they are warm, charming, a celebration of love and a testament to your role as a mother. we hope you will be inspired to get your own unique design. happy tattooing!
