Tooth Fairy Season

It’s summertime, and I’m soaking up every carefree moment I can with my kids. In this spirit, today’s blog post is light and easy.

Those of us parenting twins or higher-order multiples operate “in bulk”– we diaper 2 or more at a time, we toilet-train 2 or more at a time, etc. Working in bulk is often challenging, but there are times when it is just plain fun. My twins are currently losing their “baby” teeth (also known as primary, or deciduous teeth) left and right, and the Tooth Fairy is a regular visitor to our house. (Keep in mind that even though baby teeth are destined to fall out, they do require good care; read here and here for more info.)

If you’re wondering what the “going rate” per tooth is for Tooth Fairies these days, remember that your kids have 20 baby teeth each. Multiply 20 by your number of kids (it adds up fast!) to find a rate that works for your, ahem, Tooth Fairy’s budget.