Tooth Fairy Ideas: Non-Cash Reward Ideas

August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day! The Tooth Fairy tradition has grown fast over the years, with our parents receiving coins, us receiving dollar bills, and our children receiving elaborate presentations and LOTS of cash. Losing a tooth is not easy for our kids; it can be annoying and painful for days or even weeks, and pulling them out can be a scary experience. While it is always fun and important to reward them once it is out, sometimes giving our kids cash isn’t always feasible, in their best interest, or in what they want, or something that aligns with the family values. If you’re looking for non-cash reward ideas, we’ve got you covered! Keep reading for some great non-cash reward ideas to tuck away in your Tooth Fairy File!

Why Do We Do This, Anyways?

The Tooth Fairy is said to first have appeared in print in a 1908 issue of the Chicago Tribune and then in 1927 in Esther Watkins Arnold's three-act playlet. But the tooth fairy's popularity really exploded in more recent decades—in the '70s, for example, a radio DJ in Chicago mentioned her on air and the American Dental Association reportedly received a bunch of calls to learn more.

The tooth fairy's mythical purpose has always been to visit children while they lay sleeping and trade their baby teeth for a sweet or financially handsome reward. For many kids, that function alone is enough to justify the tooth fairy's existence. But for parents, the legend surpasses the treats and lends itself to a more functional purpose of helping adults explain physical changes and basic dental hygiene to kids as they lose their first tooth around 5 or 6 years old (source: Parents.com )

Updating Thier School Essentials

A great non-cash reward for your little one’s tooth is a new school essential! Whether it is a new lunchbox, new utensils, or more FlexCharmz for their FlexBox, your kiddo will be thrilled to take their new stuff to school the next day.

FLEX&LOCK KIDS FlexBox Set

Here’s why our FlexBox Set is a great Tooth Fairy gift instead of cash:

Made with Platinum Silicone	This material does not require plasticizers for its pliability. It's pure and heat resistant so you can stop worrying about chemicals leaching into food when warming food.
Make Lunchtime Fun	Watch your kids, even the pickiest eaters, finish their healthy meals by making their lunchtime fun, thanks to the interactive FlexCharms that will keep them entertained! Reward your healthy eaters with their favorite charms!
Customizable Decoration	FlexCharm comes in a variety of shapes & colors, allowing kids to explore and reward healthy mealtime in a fun way! Made with flexible & durable silicone, the charms are easy to wash & dry for your child's next interactive playtime.
Leak-Proof Protection & Air Tight	Enjoy leak-proof protection without the need for rubber seals, thanks to a 2-in-1 silicone plate that doubles as a leakproof seal. Join our mission to create a worry-free & sensible lunchbox that does not mold or leak and encourages healthy & waste-free meals. Win-Win for parents & kids!
Microwavable & Oven Safe	A tray is made with heat-resistant & BPA-Free platinum grade silicone. Simply remove the tray and reheat. Safe for oven use. Safe to microwave.

FlexWarez Kids Spoon & Fork Set w/ Charmz

Here’s why new utensils are an awesome Tooth Fairy gift:

Easy to decorate & personalize	Push & Pop silicone charms to the handle. Choose from a variety of silicone FlexCharmz™ and collect them all!
Variety Theme & Shapes	Kids love our Unicorn, Dinosaur, and Toyworld-themed Charmz - let their imagination run wild and decorate!
Easy to reward	Praise your child with charms! Reward kids' milestones and let them feel proud of their accomplishments.
Flexible & Easy to grip	Charms are tactile. easy to hold, and works great as a fidget.
Durable & Non-toxic	Made with Liquid Silicone Rubber, it's durable and free of toxic chemicals.
Safety Standards	This product has been tested based on CPSC guidelines for children's use.

Toys With a Purpose

New little toys are always fun, but they always end up in a bin somewhere, taking up space. That’s why our fidget toys are such great Tooth Fairy gifts; they are versatile, aid in your child’s development, and can even help them focus at school.

Spike Silicone Fidget Tactile Pencil Topper & Grip Combo Pack

Here’s why our pencil topper and grip are such a great Tooth Fairy gift:

• Spike can help you or your child focus, increase attention span and get things done at school and home.
• A great quiet substitution for other sensory toys that can be a distraction in the classroom and/or cause damage to clothes, school equipment and more.
• Spike’s durable soft spikes provide tactile stimulation as a tactile or sensory brush and are calming and therapeutic through sensory stimulation.
• Made with 100% food grade silicone, they are hypoallergenic, nontoxic, BPAs, phthalates, latex and odor free. Antibacterial silicone is easy to clean and can be sterilized for deep cleaning. Made in South Korea
• Spike adds girth to the pencil making it easier fingers to comfortably grip and write with pencils, pens and more. Spike also adds weight to #2 pencil providing some more sensory feedback to the hand while writing. In turn, helping to strengthen fingers when writing.

SPIKE Sensory Fidget Ball / 3 Pack

Our SPIKE Sensory Fidget Balls come in a 3 pack, so you can give them the whole thing at once or give them a new ball with each tooth lost to collect!

Here’s why they are so fun:

Non-Toxic	The SPIKE Silicone Fidget Balls are made of food-grade silicone, which means they are free from dangerous toxins such as BPA, Phthalates, PVC, latex, and lead.
Multipurpose	Use The SPIKE Silicone Fidget Balls on their own as a discreet fidget toy, as a pencil topper, or even in the bath!
Perfect For Sensory Seekers	Kids and adults of all ages can enjoy these discreet, non-distracting, quiet sensory toys at home, school, or the office! Perfect for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, focusing issues, ADD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other attention conditions. The brushes are calming and therapeutic, while also stimulating enough to fulfill sensory-seeking needs.
Fun For Toddlers, Too	Great for ages 3 and up, even the littlest member of your family will love to play with The SPIKE Silicone Fidget Balls! Whether as a bath toy or part of sensory exploration, it’s never too early to get your hands on a SPIKE Ball.
Easy To Clean	Since The SPIKE Silicone Fidget Balls are made of food-grade silicone, all you need to do is pop them in the dishwasher or boil them, then shake dry, for a nice, deep clean.

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