This Dad Is Considering Tattooing His Baby for a Really Important Reason

While most states in the US prohibit babies from getting tattoos and many health experts would argue that it's not a good idea, Reddit user Thrwydad believes it might be the best thing for one of his 12-month-old twin sons.

According to his Reddit post, one of the identical brothers, Aaron, has health issues that require medication, and if he misses a dose, it could lead to serious consequences:

We have been drawing on Adam's [Aaron's twin brother] arm every day with permanent marker (Aaron has very sensitive skin and we don't want to irritate it). This backfired when the twins were at grandma's house and after a bath it rubbed off. Grandma accidentally gave Aaron's medication to Adam. Adam ended up very sick and Aaron in hospital for a week. This is a serious extreme situation and I don't want to take this risk again.

After trying other solutions — nail polish, bracelets, and anklets — the dad says he's come to the conclusion that tattooing a single dot on one of his sons might be the best option. And it looks like the Reddit community agrees. That is, after receiving a pediatrician's blessing.

Thrwydad, let us know if you need any cool ink inspo.​