A tooth fairy pillow solves a small logistical problem with a great deal of charm: a lost tooth is tiny, and a bed is very large. This set pairs a butterfly pillow with a fairy doll of its own, so the ritual has both a place to put the tooth and a character to hand it over to.
Losing teeth runs for years rather than weeks, which gives a tooth fairy pillow a far longer working life than most milestone gifts. Between visits this one earns its keep as kids' room decor, sitting on a shelf or at the head of a bed instead of living in a drawer with the wrapping paper.
It is a lovely thing to give just ahead of a first wobbly tooth, and it is an easy present for the child who already has plenty of toys and no traditions of her own yet. Grandparents tend to love it for exactly that reason.
How much does the tooth fairy usually leave? Published US household surveys have put the average tooth fairy payout at a few dollars per tooth, with the first lost tooth commonly earning more than later ones. Amounts vary widely between households, and many families simply set a fixed rate rather than tracking the averages.
