What to Do When Your Child Loses a Tooth: Preparing for a Visit from the Tooth Fairy
Losing a tooth is a big deal! It’s an opportunity to create some magical memories with a visit from the Tooth Fairy. If you’re wondering what to do when your child loses a tooth, here’s a simple guide to help you navigate the process and get ready for the Tooth Fairy visit.
- Celebrate!
I love to celebrate! The best first thing to do is celebrate! Here’s a couple of ways I can think of to help celebrate.
- Celebrate How Brave They Are: Make sure to let them know how brave they were through the process, especially if it’s a tough one to get out.
- Pictures: I love the fact my mom took a bunch of pictures. Back in the day it seemed a bit “over the top”, but now that I’m older I’m really glad she did take photos (& even some videos – maybe I’ll share some sometime later).
- Stories: This is a fun time to tell some fun family tooth losing stories – I’m sure you’ve got them! For me, my favorite is when me, my brother & my cousin all lost a tooth at our house on Easter Day (isn’t that cool!?!). 2. Clean the Tooth
- Store the Tooth Safely
Keeping the tooth safe and easy to find is crucial for the Tooth Fairy’s visit:
- Tooth Fairy Pillow: These pillows have a small pocket to hold the tooth securely. My pillow has the super sweet sparkly silver envelope which is perfect to keep the tooth safe.
- Prepare for the Tooth Fairy’s Visit
Making the Tooth Fairy’s visit special can be as simple or elaborate as you like:
- Decide on a Reward: The average Tooth Fairy payout these days is about $4.00 to $5.00 per tooth, but feel free to adjust based on your family budget. Coins, dollar bills, or even small toys can be used!
- Write a Note: A short note from the Tooth Fairy can be fun.
- Sprinkle Some Magic: A bit of glitter or fairy dust can make the experience feel extra magical. This does get a bit messy though… you can be cleaning glitter out of nooks and crankies for years to come.
- IMPORTANT! Deal with the Tooth Fairy Logistics
Handling the logistics of the Tooth Fairy visit can sometimes be a bit tricky:
- Set a Reminder: Set an alarm or reminder on your phone to help you remember to make the Tooth Fairy exchange after your child falls asleep. I’m not sure, but I think my mom might have forgot a time or two and hand to defer to the “back up” plan. 😉
- Have a Backup Plan: If you forget, have a backup story ready. Sometimes the tooth fairy gets very busy!
- At the end of the day – just make it FUN!
Conclusion
Losing a tooth is a rite of passage for us kids and a chance for you as parents to add a bit of magic to your child’s life. With some of these tips & creativity, you can make the Tooth Fairy’s an amazing memory.
Signing Out for Now… Isaac
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