Children who hid their fallen baby teeth under their pillow have been given a small gift by the Tooth Fairy for generations. This endearing custom is the ideal opportunity to teach children more about dental hygiene. Here are five fun and affordable ways to celebrate this enchanted spirit with your family.
1. The invoice for your child’s dental work
As a memento of the occasion, you can place this small document in your child’s bedroom. Purchase a receipt pad and fill it out on your own. A brief note like, “Thank you for this lovely tooth!” should be included along with your child’s name, the date, a description of the tooth they received, and the reward. You brush every day, as I can see. Continue your fantastic work!
2. A dish for tooth fairies
Here’s a tasty (and much more accessible) substitute for the under-the-pillow trick: assist your child in selecting or making a special tooth-keeping dish. To locate one, go to a nearby housewares or thrift store, or paint your own at a nearby ceramics studio. Discuss with your child what they believe would catch the Tooth Fairy’s eye—perhaps a bright, shiny smile that resembles a healthy one!
3. A souvenir book
It is possible to create a permanent record of Tooth Fairy visits from a basic blank notebook. Ask your child to select one from a bookstore or office supply store. You can enjoy adding your child’s name, hometown, and any other information they would like the Tooth Fairy to know to the notebook. Every time your child loses a tooth, have them write a note to the Tooth Fairy before bed. Make a note saying something like, “This is a very handsome tooth!” and note the date when you leave your child’s gift behind. Did you know that you will eventually have thirty-two adult teeth?
4. A cheerful calendar
The Tooth Fairy’s visit is an excellent opportunity to teach children about good dental hygiene. As an additional gift, place a brushing calendar in your child’s room in addition to the Tooth Fairy’s present. Additionally, you can make it reusable by laminating it at your neighborhood office supply store and giving your child a vibrant dry-erase marker to use every time they brush, floss, or go to the dentist.
5. A “Smilestone” scrapbook page featuring a tooth fairy
Observing how your child’s smile changes as their baby teeth fall out and their adult teeth erupt can be entertaining. Make a milestone keepsake album of “smilestones” to commemorate every Tooth Fairy visit. Choose an album from the dollar or craft store if you want to make your own, or have fun creating one with yarn, stickers, colored paper, and other materials. Another option is to simply include a scrapbook page in your baby book. Discuss the experience of losing a tooth with your child and record special moments in the album’s pages. Consider sharing it with the dentist during your next appointment, and leave it out in your child’s bedroom for the Tooth Fairy to enjoy as well!