Tooth Fairy Traditions
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There is one thing we ALL have in common……….we all lose our baby teeth. And most all of us remember the excitement and mystery of visits from the tooth fairy.
The tooth fairy is a tradition that has stood the test of time with so many great customs from trailing fairy dust, to miniature doors and tooth-shaped pillows to special coins or just good ole hard cash … all for the magical fairy in exchange for the pearly whites.
Your little one is in bed with a shiny, baby tooth under the pillow — now what? Here are some fun ideas to make a visit from the Tooth Fairy a special event!
Special Tooth Fairy Door
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This has to be one of my favorite ideas! How whimsical and cute for the tooth fairy to have her own door right next to your child’s bed.
Magic Fairy Dust and Gold Coins
Most fairies leave a trail of glittery fairy dust, and how about leaving a special gold coin instead of a dollar bill?
Tooth Fairy Pocket
You can make a special tooth pocket to celebrate the momentous moment and place the tooth under the pillow with out fear of losing it……….leaving the perfect spot for the tooth fairy to deposit her memento. Download the free template to make a tooth fairy pocket
Tooth Fairy Pillow
I love this cute little DIY Tooth Pillow craft. This makes it much easier for the Fairy to find the tooth instead of having to sneak under a pillow and risk rousing a sleeping little one.
Glittered Tooth Fairy Money
Money is glitter sprayed dollar bills from the Tooth Fairy!
Tooth Fairy Printables
Emergency Tooth Fair kit printable – from Hello Bee
FREE Printable Tooth Fairy Notes from Handmade Charlotte (including a tiny pocket for the tooth as well as a tiny envelope for a tiny letter written by the toothless child to the Fairy).
Tooth Fairy Receipt from Oh My Gluestick
Here are some healthy reminders about taking care of your teeth
- Brush at least twice a day
- Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones
- Take your time while brushing
- Be sure your toothbrush has soft bristles
- Learn how to floss your teeth, and floss every day
Magical moments are what childhood is all about! I’d love to hear about some of your tooth fairy traditions
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thanks for the shout out about the door! such a surprise.
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The tooth fairy always left a quarter and a special surprise for me… like a small candy, or some cute stickers.
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I remember when the toothfairy accidentally left me a 20.00 bill and I had to give it back ! bargainfun1@yahoo.com. I have a cute fairy door at my house too ! You can check it out http://www.bargainfun.net/2011/08/fairy-door-fun.html
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My son got a certificate for his first tooth and I think he got one when he lost(really lost) a tooth in school…. signed by the real tooth fairy! Occasionally he get gold coins or $2dollardo bill or a 1$ coin. Something different. Ifs awesome.
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Our tooth fairy leaves fairy dust all over my kids heads so they next day they proudly sport the fairy dust wherever they go!
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we give kids a shiny Pound coin
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My mom had us leave our teeth in a small glass of water by the kitchen sink. She told us kids that she was afraid of the dog thinking the tooth under our pillow was a piece of candy and then eat it. We all wanted to make sure the Tooth Fairy got our teeth, so we put them by the sink, not under our pillow. Little did we know we were making it easy for her to leave us $.
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I always looked forward to finding the money under my pillow. I love the idea above for the Tooth Fairy door, very cute.
we put the tooth under the pillow and wait for a visit.
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Waking up to find money under my pillow
I always loved getting a quarter for losing a tooth!
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The tooth fairy would always leave a quarter under the pillow when I was young. We haven’t started with my kids yet, since they haven’t lost any.
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We always put coins under our kids pillows. That was a long time ago… lol
My parents didn’t leave anything under our pillows. lol
My parents used to tease me that the Tooth Fairy was really dumpy and unkempt. They said she wore unlaced, black work boots, a frumpy wash dress and carried a metal bucket for the teeth.
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I remember always trying to pull my loose teeth out as soon as I could so I could have the tooth fairy come to my house.
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I remember putting the tooth under my pillow and the next morning finding what she left…. the little door by the bed is so cute
I remember being so excited every time I lost a tooth, I would try to stay awake so I could see the tooth fairy………I never did see her! lol
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My kids have a little tooth fairy pillow that hangs on their bedpost. It has a little pocket where they put the tooth they have lost! Then the tooth fairy puts money in that same pocket. She always brings them a special silver dollar for keeping, along with a regular dollar for spending.
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