5 Fun Ways to Make Losing a Tooth Part of Your Christmas Tradition
The holidays already carry their own kind of magic. There are twinkle lights, cozy nights in pajamas, and the excited countdown to Christmas morning. But every now and then, right in the middle of all the fun, a wiggly tooth decides it’s ready to make its grand exit. And honestly, that little milestone deserves its own moment too. If your child loses a tooth during the Christmas season, it’s one of the easiest times to blend two worlds of childhood wonder: the magic of Christmas and the excitement of the Tooth Fairy. Here are five sweet and simple ways to make a lost tooth part of your family’s holiday traditions without adding more stress to your plate.
One idea I love is letting Santa and the Tooth Fairy “team up.” Kids just light up when their magical worlds collide. If your child leaves their tooth in their Bristle Whistle bag, imagine the smile they’ll have waking up to a tiny note signed by both Santa and the Tooth Fairy. Maybe Santa mentions he saw the shiny tooth when he stopped by, or the Tooth Fairy says she bumped into him mid-flight. It’s such a small thing, but it becomes a story your child will remember and retell for years.
If the tooth is hanging on by a thread, you can build up the fun by incorporating it into your countdown. Slip a few wiggly-tooth prompts into your advent calendar—things like “Give your tooth three gentle wiggles,” “Practice your whistling,” or “Brush extra good tonight.” It makes the daily countdown even more exciting and turns good habits into a memory tied to that one special tooth.
Another sweet tradition is turning the moment into a keepsake ornament—not the tooth itself, but the memory. You can write the date they lost their tooth on a small tag or inside a clear ornament filled with sparkles or faux snow. Hang it on the tree together and let it become part of your annual decorating tradition. Years from now, you’ll both smile seeing it again and remembering how tiny they once were.
If your child loses a tooth close to Christmas Eve, fold it into your bedtime routine. After reading your favorite holiday book, pull out your Bristle Whistle kit, brush teeth together, and let them blow their whistle before hanging their satin bag. It fits naturally into what you’re already doing and adds one more layer of excitement to an already magical night.
One of my favorite ideas is creating a “holiday whistle wish.” After they brush and get their bag ready, let your child make a small wish before blowing the whistle—something sweet or thoughtful. It might be wishing for someone to feel better, hoping for a cozy place for everyone on a cold night, or wishing joy for a friend. It’s a simple way to teach gratitude and kindness during a season that’s already so focused on giving.
The best part of all these ideas is that they don’t require extra work. They just make the magic that’s already happening feel a little more complete. Losing a tooth during the holidays can easily become a memory your child holds onto forever, and with the Bristle Whistle, you get to create those moments without the late-night scramble or the forgotten pillow mission. It’s simple, fun, and full of wonder—just the way childhood should be.