There’s something especially sweet about watching your grandchild hit life’s little milestones. The first step. The first day of school. And yes — the first lost tooth.
While the Tooth Fairy might be the one doing the heavy lifting (and the sneaky nighttime visits), grandmas get to play a very special role in the magic, too. You don’t need glitter or glitter bombs (though we won’t judge) — just a few thoughtful touches that turn a wiggly moment into a memory they’ll treasure.
Here are five easy, magical ways to make that first lost tooth unforgettable.
1. Gift a Tooth Pillow Before the Tooth Even Falls Out
Tooth pillows aren’t just cute. They make the Tooth Fairy’s job way easier. No fumbling under pillows. No accidental wake-ups. Just a soft, snuggly sidekick with a secret pocket.
Even better? When you gift it before the tooth falls out, your grandchild gets to look forward to using it. Every wiggle becomes a countdown.
The Tooth Brigade tooth pillows are plush enough to hug, slim enough to sleep on, and come with a built-in Substi-tooth tag for those “uh-oh, it went down the sink!” moments.
2. Add a Storybook to the Tradition
The best traditions come with a story — something that gives the moment a little more heart. Tooth Brigade books were made exactly for this.
There are two to choose from:
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“The Adventures of the Tooth Brigade!” — a romp with three monster friends who help the Tooth Fairy save the day.
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“The Tooth Fairy’s Best Day Ever” — a tale about teamwork, surprises, and a very unusual rescue mission.
Whichever one you pick, it comes with answers to common tooth questions and a built-in Tooth Tracker to follow each toothy milestone.
Reading it together? That’s the kind of memory that sticks.
3. Start a Family Tooth Tracker
This might sound simple, but it’s one of our favorite ideas. Print out a little chart. Add your grandchild’s name. Note when each baby tooth falls out, and maybe even where the Tooth Fairy left her treasure. (You'll find Tooth Trackers in both our Adventure Books and many times our little Tooth Fairies here slip in a Tooth Tracker when shipping tooth pillows!)
It’s like a growth chart — but for teeth.
You can use the tracker in the back of our books, or create your own. Over time, it becomes a record of growing up that kids (and parents) love looking back on.
4. Write a Tooth Fairy Note — Grandma Edition
Slip a tiny note into the Tooth Pillow pocket. It could be from you. It could be from the Tooth Fairy herself. It could even be a collaborative effort (she’s very open to partnerships).
Ideas to include:
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A compliment on bravery or patience
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A reminder to brush the “grown-up” tooth coming in
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A tiny drawing or signature from the Tooth Fairy
We’ve seen notes typed in fancy scripts, scribbled in glitter pens, even sealed with stickers. Whatever your style, it adds a personal sparkle.
5. Create a Tradition That’s Yours
Maybe it’s always a silver coin. Maybe it’s a note with a fairy stamp. Maybe it’s a little plush waiting on the windowsill. The best traditions aren’t complicated. They’re just yours.
Grandmothers have a special knack for this kind of magic. The kind that lasts longer than any dollar bill or gold coin.
Want to Get Started?
Our Tooth Brigade Gift Bundles are designed to make the first lost tooth magical — and easy. Each bundle includes:
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A tooth pillow character with a tooth pocket
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A storybook with a tooth tracker
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A beautiful gift box ready to wrap (or not!)
Start the tradition early. Because the first wiggly tooth will be here before you know it.