So your baby lost their first tooth? (or getting ready to?) This is a bittersweet moment for sure!!! Usually there is a lot of hype leading up to the big event once the tooth gives it’s first wiggle. Feelings of excitement and fear for the child. Feelings of nostalgia for the parents. Regardless of all the different emotions, it is time to dig in and decide on how your family will spread tooth fairy fun!
Of course, the first thought is to go with the traditional route of how the tooth fairy visited you when you were a child. This is a perfect way to hand down family traditions. Or maybe you have decided to switch it up a bit. You’ve seen some fun new ideas you would like to try. Whatever you decide to do, just remember that you have 19 more teeth to go!
This doesn’t mean you have to do exactly the same thing with each tooth. I’m only suggesting that you remember that the tooth fairy fun you have with the first tooth will set the stage for the following ones. Honestly, my biggest memory of those days was trying to make sure I had enough cash on hand for when it finally happened.
The Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy ~
Have you found yourself wondering, “What exactly is the going rate for teeth these days?” You are not alone. There are so many articles at your fingertips of what the popular price is for that little gem. In fact, a new findings were just released by Delta Dental for 2020. Read the Delta Dental current report here regarding the all time high giving for the tooth fairy! The beauty of tooth fairy fun is that in the end, you get to decide how you want to move forward…You are the Boss!
Fun Tooth Fairy Ideas ~
With Addi recently losing her first tooth (actually first 2 teeth in the same day!), I had fun looking at some current trends. As you are deciding what your family is going to do, check out these great ideas:
Fairy Antics ~
This AMAZING post by BuzzFeed is one of the best I have seen! Here are some of the ideas they share:
- A tooth fairy door so that the fairy can get in…seriously, how cute is that?
- Making fairy dusted glitter money…easy and very special idea!
- The fairy “accidentally” leaving her special wand behind…kids will absolutely treasure this!
- Read here about all of the insanely great tooth fairy ideas from BuzzFeed!
You can also choose to put something other than money under their pillow as well. These specialty pressed fairy pennies are something that all children will cherish for years to come. Adorable Tooth Fairy Pressed Pennies…check them out!
Tooth Storage ~
Make or purchase a tooth pillow. This is not only cute, but makes losing that tooth almost impossible. If you have ever lost a tooth under the pillow you will understand this! It’s VERY hard to not wake the child when you are frantically routing around under the pillow to find that small little tooth. (Did I mention how SMALL those teeth are? 😬)
- Whimsical Tooth Pillow: You HAVE to see this super cute PERSONALIZED tooth pillow by FeltErAA…you will love it!
- Superhero Tooth Pillow: Check out this SUPER cute superhero tooth fairy pillow by MadeforMaddie!
- Tooth Fairy Box ~ A personalized tooth fairy box is another way of creating a special keepsake!
Tooth Fairy Books ~
As mentioned earlier, this event brings on many emotions. Having some great books on hand is essential to helping your little one feel more of the excitement and less of the anxiety.
The Night Before the Tooth Fairy
Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth
The options are endless! What is important is that you find a way to make this time-honored tradition a fun experience. I will leave you with this funny youtube video by 3sAnimals.com of some very clever ideas in helping to get that little rascal out! You will definitely find yourself laughing! Let me know if you have any fun ideas or pictures to share!
Very clever tooth pulling videos on YouTube!
With Love ~
Mimi
