The Tooth Fairy in New Zealand
The tooth fairy is very proud to at last be recognised as an essential worker. We never doubted it but thank you Jacinda Ardern, we could not agree more!
The tooth fairy flies from homes to hotels. From the North to the South Island of New Zealand, she flies anywhere where children have lost a tooth during that day.
Usually children put their tooth under their pillow at night, and sometimes they leave it in a special container or in a tooth pillow.
Leave your tooth where you prefer
If a child get’s a little worried about the tooth fairy visiting their bedroom whilst they are asleep, that’s ok. The tooth fairy understands this.
Children can leave their tooth on the other side or in another room, she really doesn’t mind and she fully understands we all get worried about things.
What happens…
At some point, but only when everyone is fast asleep. The tooth fairy will arrive to exchange the tooth for perhaps some money, a gift, a reward, wishes or something else.
This exchange happens as quick as a flash. With just a small sparkle of fairy dust, some good old fashioned magic, the tooth and the fairy are gone!
You can learn a little more about the tooth fairy on our about page. Or you may prefer to find a new place for the the tooth fairy to visit in the search box.
Our aim is also to educate children about the importance of looking after their teeth. The tooth fairy recommends you visit the Ministry of Health (Manatu Hauora) website. Once there you can search for Children’s teeth for more information on your child’s oral hygiene.
This website offers children, parents and grandparents the opportunity to interact with the tooth fairy. Arrange a tooth fairy visit, play and learn on the activity pages.
You can even explain with messages or downloadable notes what has happened when a child’s tooth has gone missing, which is a very useful feature to some families!
So what are you waiting for, check if the tooth fairy is in your local area for a tooth collection tonight and let the magic begin!
