Did your child just lose their first tooth? Well, get ready because you are set to make it a little extra special by making sure the Tooth Fairy visits them with a little something.
For many years, the Tooth Fairy has kept many children on the edge of their seats about losing a tooth. At some point, we all lost a tooth and stuffed it under our pillow in hopes that the Tooth Fairy will replace it with a little treat. This is a fool-proof way parents can make a fun and immersive experience for their children. And a bonus for your dentist because it takes away their fear and excites them for their next visit!
But how else can the Tooth Fairy make your kiddo extra happier when they wake up? Here are some creative ways you can switch it up:
The old trick always works: money
If you’re unsure what to get, you can always go for the basics! Whether it is some loose change or bills, the Tooth Fairy will never get it wrong if they choose to give money as a replacement for the tooth. This is perhaps the most no-brainer Tooth Fairy gift.
But then again, it’s about time we take Tooth Fairy gifts up a notch, right? Because aside from it being easy, money is undoubtedly the most used and abused Tooth Fairy gift. If you want your child to get even more stoked about missing a tooth, carry on reading for more of our tips.
Arts, crafts, and notes
Children will absolutely love to receive arts and crafts materials. Crayons, paint, papers, pens, colouring books, glitters, playdough, glue, stickers, ribbons, or just about anything that they can get creative with. This is a good option for children especially who are just getting started with school and are starting to learn their colours.
For added fun, you can even put in an instruction sheet to keep your child busy with their new art materials. Gifts that spark imagination and creativity are an excellent bonding time for you and your children. So pretty sure you’re going to enjoy this one, too!
And while you’re at it, you can even put tiny notes from the Tooth Fairy. Notes of appreciation, some jokes, and kind thoughts. You can also write down some tips and tricks on how to take care of their smile better. Let them know that the Tooth Fairy expects them to brush twice a day and to floss so their pearly whites can stay healthy and beautiful.
How about a new dental hygiene set?
The Tooth Fairy prioritizes oral health more than anything else. So if you’re in a rut about what to gift, there are several dental hygiene options that you can go for.
Toothbrushes now come in several designs. Whether your child loves fairies, Barbie, cars, or anything colourful, you will surely find something in your local store that suits them. Kid-friendly mouthwashes also are in various flavours to tickle your child’s fancy. Bubblegum, grape, or mint, there is something for every child.
You can even get those little pill boxes, decorative containers, or fancy jewelry boxes where your child can place their tooth. They can keep this as a little memorabilia for all their baby teeth!
Gifts, gifts, gifts
Another no-brainer gift is to learn what your child wants and give them just that. It’s like Christmas came early but instead of Santa, they’re getting their wishlist checked with the Tooth Fairy!
While that new game console, dollhouse, bicycle, or building blocks set sounds like the best way to go, remember that this does not have to be expensive! The Tooth Fairy has a long way to go with giving gifts for every lost baby tooth, so you need to be extra practical with gifting.
DIY it!
If you have some time to prepare, go for creative DIYs as an inexpensive, yet very thoughtful gift. These get the creative juices flowing! Fortunately, so many printable DIY sets are available online.
A science kit will make your smart child’s day. There’s also easy to make fizzy bath bombs and bath salts or even lip balms for your girly, girls. But aside from these, you can also go for DIY forts for movie nights or printable scavenger hunts that are sure to excite your adventurous kids!
Downloadable activity sheets
Printable activity sheets are everywhere online. Just pick one most suitable to your child’s age and current needs. Then, stuff it under their pillow for a morning surprise. You can even collate these activity sheets and turn them into a book for extra fun.
Sugar-free treats bag
As a last resort, let the Tooth Fairy spoil your children for being a brave one with some sugar-free gum or lollipop. Sugar-free treats usually come with Xylitol. This is a natural sugar that can also be healthy for the teeth!
Just make sure to add in a note from the Tooth Fairy that brushing after eating treats is very important! A word from the Tooth Fairy herself and the children are more likely to listen.
Overall, a visit from the Tooth Fairy does not need to be expensive! And there are so many baby teeth that will fall off, at some point the Tooth Fairy will run out of stuff to give. Fortunately, there are so many things the Tooth Fairy can go for that does not involve just money. With a little craft, some out-of-the-box thinking, and resourcefulness, your children will surely appreciate waking up to something prepared just for them.
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