How I Made My Child’s First Tooth Fairy Visit Feel Extra Special
There are some childhood milestones you expect to feel big — first steps, first day of school. And then there are the quiet ones that sneak up on you. Losing a first tooth was one of those moments for me. I didn’t want it to feel rushed or overly elaborate, but I did want it to feel magical. Something she’d remember waking up to. Something that felt intentional without turning into a full production.
Here’s exactly what I did for our first Tooth Fairy visit:
What I wanted the moment to feel like
Before I did anything, I asked myself one question: What do I want her to remember about this? For me, the answer was:
Excitement when she woke up
A little bit of magic
Something that felt special for her
Not over-the-top. Not stressful. Just thoughtful.
What I actually did for the tooth fairy visit
1. A fairy doll holding a tooth baggie
Instead of just putting money under the pillow, I used a fairy doll that came with a little baggie.
She put her tooth inside the baggie before bed, and overnight the Tooth Fairy “returned” it with money inside. Having a physical place for the tooth made the whole thing feel more real — and less chaotic than searching under pillows in the dark.
This ended up being one of her favorite parts.
2. A tooth fairy letter, certificate & receipt
I leaned into the magic here, but kept it simple.
I left:
A short letter from the Tooth Fairy
A receipt showing the tooth exchange
It made the experience feel official without being cheesy, and she loved reading through everything the next morning.
(Pro tip: this is such an easy place to personalize with their name and date.)
3. A toothbrush surprise for both kids
One thing I really wanted to do was include her brother so it didn’t feel like a “you only” moment.
So the Tooth Fairy left:
A new Barbie toothbrush for her
A Spidey one for her brother
I placed them both on the nightstand with a little pink glitter sprinkled around to make it feel like the Tooth Fairy had just been there.
This small detail made a huge impact — especially first thing in the morning.
The morning reveal (my favorite part)
When she woke up, everything was still exactly where she left it — except now it felt transformed.
The fairy doll, the baggie with money, the letter and certificate, and the toothbrushes all together made the moment feel complete. It wasn’t about how much was left — it was about the story of it.
And honestly? Watching her process all of it was worth every extra minute.