Tooth Fairy Ideas: How Much to Leave & 15 Magical Traditions

Tooth Fairy Ideas: How Much to Leave, What to Leave and 15 Magical Traditions

A wobbly tooth is one of childhood's biggest milestones. With 20 baby teeth to lose, there are plenty of chances to make the Tooth Fairy's visits magical.

Whether you're preparing for the very first tooth or looking for fresh ideas for the tenth, this guide covers everything: how much to leave, what to leave instead of money, and traditions your child will remember.

How much does the Tooth Fairy leave?

There's no right amount. Many families leave a gold coin, while others leave a few dollars or a special note instead. The most important thing is to be consistent, so siblings and friends don't compare wildly different amounts.

A few common approaches:

• The first tooth is extra special: leave a little more, or add a keepsake, for the very first tooth.
• The same amount every time: simple, fair and easy to remember.
• Money plus magic: a coin with a note, a sprinkle of fairy dust or a receipt from the Tooth Fairy.

What to leave instead of money

The Tooth Fairy doesn't have to leave cash. Children often treasure these even more:

• A personalised letter from the Tooth Fairy
• A sparkly Tooth Fairy coin to keep
• A certificate celebrating their bravery
• A tiny book or sticker
• A crystal or small keepsake
• A note promising a special outing

15 magical Tooth Fairy ideas

1. Leave a trail of fairy dust from the window to the pillow, so your child can see where the fairy flew in.
2. Write a letter from the Tooth Fairy thanking them for their sparkling tooth.
3. Leave a Tooth Fairy receipt recording what was collected and what was left behind.
4. Give an official certificate for being so brave.
5. Use a special tooth pouch so the tooth is safe and easy to find.
6. Hang a door hanger to let the Tooth Fairy know a tooth is waiting.
7. Leave a tiny footprint in glitter or flour on the windowsill.
8. Swap the coin for a sparkly fairy coin your child can keep forever.
9. Keep a tooth loss chart to track every tooth as it goes.
10. Tell them where the tooth goes, such as building the Tooth Fairy's castle.
11. Have the fairy comment on their brushing, a gentle nudge to keep teeth clean.
12. Leave a reply if your child writes the Tooth Fairy a note.
13. Save the first tooth in a keepsake box with the first letter.
14. Choose a girl or boy Tooth Fairy your child can feel connected to.
15. Celebrate the last baby tooth with a farewell letter from the fairy.

What if the Tooth Fairy forgets?

It happens to every family. A few gentle fixes: the fairy was extra busy with lots of teeth that night, the tooth was hidden too well, or the fairy left the treasure somewhere unexpected. A letter of apology the next night, with a little extra fairy dust, usually saves the day.

Make every tooth magical

Our Tooth Fairy Treasure Kit brings many of these ideas together in one beautiful set. It includes a personalised letter, a bravery certificate, a sparkly Tooth Fairy coin and treasure pouch, a door hanger, fairy dust, 20 Tooth Fairy receipts and a tooth loss chart. Choose a girl or boy Tooth Fairy, and the magic lasts for every baby tooth.

Want to write your own note? Read our guide on what to write in a letter from the Tooth Fairy.

Safety note: coins, keepsakes and fairy dust are small parts and not suitable for children under 3.