Capturing a person’s likeness so that their face is easy to recognize is difficult whether the medium is paper and pencil or skin and tattoo ink. I think baby pictures can be even more difficult since a baby’s face doesn’t have much definition. So, although it’s true the baby portraits are a challenge, if you aren’t up to it just admit it. Some tattoo artists are talented enough to pull of portrait tattooing but 
it’s not usually a skill that all artists have. Artists usually know their strengths and they should also know their limitations. If you can’t carry it off – just don’t do it.
I found a blog that had a handy post that gathered 25 of these poorly done baby tattoos. You just gotta wonder what the recipient was thinking at the time.
Two creative and open minded moms have gotten together to create educational and creative tattoo designs specifically for little kids. One a teacher and the other a graphic designer, they combined their talents and strengths to start this company 
If you have children that are curious about tattoos, this book may help diffuse the confusion – “
I love the popularity of tattoos and how you are seeing the influence of the art infiltrating so many aspects of our lives. For example this hand painted Travel Chalkboard at “Furniture Art by Chrisi”. 
I thought this Mom’s idea very ingenious. A temporary Tattoo to afix to the kids arm, or wherever.These is ultra-durable skin safe applique “tattoo” stickers are waterproof and can last up to 2 weeks – guess that’s depending on your child’s bathing habits. 
