As everyone knows, the tooth fairy is definitely real and has been around for as long as children have been putting their teeth under their pillows. While there’s nothing wrong with the fairy’s methods, sometimes it can be fun to shake things up. Maybe it’s time you start some new traditions, especially if they make your child excited about their oral health.
If you want to make some new memories and let a little tooth fairy magic into your home, continue reading. You’ll find four fantastical ideas for traditions and crafts.
1. Craft a Tooth Jar
While a pillow is the usual and accepted method of transaction used by the tooth fairy, they might appreciate a nice container instead of having to crawl under the pillow, especially if your child is a light sleeper.
Use air-dry clay or thrift a small jar to decorate for the tooth fairy to claim the tooth inside. You could even let your child put a message in the jar for the fairy to answer.
A word of warning on this one: don’t be surprised if the tooth fairy leaves behind some glitter or sequins from their clothes in the jar. It’s been known to happen.
2. Secret Magic Tooth Fairy Journal
Tooth fairies rarely find the time to write, so they only choose very special children to leave their magic notebooks with. This tome may look ordinary to fool parents or others who look at it, or might be elaborately designed so the child knows it’s from them.
The tooth fairy can write in this notebook each time they visit, or even from their home using a magic quill. Fairies aren’t great conversationalists, but they love to talk about teeth and oral hygiene. They can offer plenty of guidance in tooth-related matters and help the child stay on track with their routine.
3. Create A Ritual for the Eve of the Tooh Fairy’s Visit
Not everyone has a set of traditions that play out before the tooth fairy comes to their home, but those that do are the fairy’s favorite houses. Fairies like to feel welcomed, just like everyone else, so you might put up banners or leave out a plate of carrot sticks, celery, and milk for the fairy. They have weird tastes, but their teeth are very healthy.
4. Gifts Under the Bed
For kids who have been especially good about their oral hygiene, the tooth fairy might leave a small basket of gifts under the bed. This basket usually contains fun flavored toothpaste, brightly colored toothbrushes, healthy snacks, and some other tooth-based goodies. The gifts vary, but they’re always given with love.
After your child’s visit with the tooth fairy, it might be a good idea to schedule a trip to the dentist to celebrate. While they’re there, they can get a checkup and cleaning to make sure their smile is looking healthy. Their dentist will love to hear about how the visit went and could offer some advice on how to make the next visit even more special.
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