6 unique ideas to show the tooth fairy visited without just giving money

A magical milestone for children is having the tooth fairy visit when they are fast asleep and waking up excited to see that their baby tooth has been taken away in exchange for a reward.

The tradition of leaving money under your child’s pillow for the tooth fairy when they lose their tooth has been carried out for generations, but these days, parents are looking for alternatives to simply leaving cash under their child’s pillow. 

Personalised touches and more magical gifts are becoming more popular to give a little one after their wobbly tooth has finally fallen out. 

If you’re looking for smart alternative ideas to leaving money from the tooth fairy, have a look at our clever ideas below. 

Stickers: Leave a collection of fairy-themed stickers or stickers with their favourite characters on them so they can stick them on their clothes or books to show they’ve been rewarded by the tooth fairy. 

Certificate: Similar to a graduation certificate, create a cert on a piece of paper and congratulate your child on losing their tooth and reaching this exciting milestone. Make sure to sign it from the tooth fairy!

Seeds for a fairy garden: Leave a packet of flower seeds under your child’s pillow from the fairy and create your own fairy garden. Enjoy planting wildflowers and explain to your child that you’re creating a little home for the tooth fairy so they will come back and visit again when their next tooth gets loose.

Fairy note: Leave a hand-written note from the tooth fairy thanking your child for their tooth and explain what happens to it once the fairy collects it. Ensure to remind your child to keep taking care of their dental health by brushing their teeth.

Special activity: Make a token for a special activity your child likes to do with you such as going to the park or heading out to feed the ducks. You could buy cinema tickets or a visit to their favourite museum and leave them under their pillow either.

Small gift: A small gift like a book or some colours is also a great idea as a gift from the tooth fairy. Leave a sprinkle of glitter on the present to make it extra magical (and have the hoover ready afterwards!).