First Tooth Fairy Letter
The first lost tooth only happens once. Make a letter with your child's name and print it before bedtime.
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Quick answer
For a first lost tooth, a short personal letter works best. Type your child's name, add one real detail, and print a free first tooth letter from the Tooth Fairy in about a minute.
How it works
- 1Type your child's first name. The letter is already set to a first tooth.
- 2Pick a tone and add something they did lately.
- 3Download the free PDF and tuck it under the pillow.
Why the first letter matters most
The first tooth sets the story for the next nineteen. Whatever the Tooth Fairy does tonight is what your child will expect next time. A short personal letter is easy to repeat. An elaborate treasure hunt is not.
A good first letter does three jobs. It tells your child the fairy noticed. It makes losing teeth feel like good news, which helps children who find the wobbling and the gap a little scary. And it starts the habit of brushing for a reason they care about.
A simple first tooth plan for tonight
- Put the tooth in a small envelope or a dish so it is easy to find in the dark.
- Make the letter above and print it. Print the lost tooth certificate too if you want a keepsake.
- Wait until your child is deeply asleep. About an hour after lights out is usually safe.
- Swap the tooth for the letter and the reward. Keep the tooth in a labeled envelope if you want to save it.
- Write the date on the back of your own copy.
What if it does not go to plan
Teeth get swallowed with dinner, lost at school, or dropped down the sink. Tick "The tooth got lost or swallowed" and the letter explains that the fairy already knows and that it still counts. If you forget and morning arrives with no visit, a note the next night saying the fairy was busy with a big tooth delivery works every time.
For later teeth, use the regular Tooth Fairy letter maker.
Questions parents ask
What should the first Tooth Fairy letter say?
It should welcome your child to the tradition. Say that this is their first tooth, that the fairy has been waiting for it, and that the tooth is going somewhere special. Add praise for brushing and one true detail about your child.
How much does the Tooth Fairy pay for a first tooth?
Families differ. Many leave a little more for the first tooth than for later ones, because it only happens once. Type whatever you plan to leave and the letter will mention it.
My child is nervous about the Tooth Fairy coming into the room. What helps?
Choose the sweet tone and mention that the fairy is tiny and very quiet. Some families leave the tooth in a small dish outside the bedroom door instead of under the pillow. The letter works either way.
Can I keep the letter as a keepsake?
Yes. Print a second copy for the baby book. The lost tooth certificate has a place for the tooth number and date, which makes a nice record of the first one.
Is it free?
Yes. The Starlight design is free with your email. More designs and the tiny fairy-size letter are in the Magic Kit for a single $4.99 payment.
Do I need an account or an app?
No. Everything works in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. There is no account, no password and nothing to install.
Why do you ask for my email?
We ask once, when you download your first PDF. It lets us send you new free printables for parents. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and we never sell your address.
What paper and printer do I need?
Any home printer and plain white paper work. The PDF is US Letter size and also fits A4 if you choose 'fit to page'. Cream paper or card stock makes it look extra special.
I do not have a printer. What can I do?
Save the PDF to your phone and print it at a library, an office supply store or a pharmacy photo counter. You can also copy the words by hand onto nice paper.
What do I get if I buy a Magic Kit?
A kit unlocks all 10 designs, the tiny letter size, the matching envelope and seals, and removes our site name from the page. It is one payment of $4.99 and it works for every child, every time.
Is a kit a subscription?
No. You pay once. There is nothing to cancel and no renewal. If it does not work for you, email us within 14 days for a refund.