Where Did Tooth Fairy Come From?
đ§âď¸ The Tooth Fairy: Where Did She Even Come From?
At Just Because Co., weâre all about the tiny things that spark joy â and what could be tinier (and weirder) than a baby tooth exchanged for cash by a mysterious winged lady in the middle of the night?
You know the drill: your kid loses a tooth, tucks it under their pillow, and wakes up to a shiny coin or crumpled bill. But⌠have you ever stopped and asked why we do this? Because we did. And the answer? Kinda wild.
Letâs rewind.
𦷠Vikings and Teeth Magic (Yes, Really)
Long before glitter wings and sparkly wands, baby teeth were serious business. The Vikings thought childrenâs teeth were magical and would wear them into battle for good luck. Total warrior vibes.
Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, people buried them, burned them, or yeeted them onto the roof to keep bad spirits away. So no â the Tooth Fairy didnât just pop into existence with a PayPal account.
đ Meet the Tooth Mouse
Before the fairy, there was a mouse. Specifically, a tooth-stealing, magic-doing mouse in French and Spanish folklore. Back in the 1600s, a story called La Bonne Petite Souris told the tale of a tiny mouse helping a queen defeat a bad king by knocking out his teeth while he slept (casual).
That tooth mouse still shows up today in places like Spain, Mexico, and Argentina â going by the name Ratoncito PĂŠrez. Basically, the Tooth Fairyâs tiny European cousin with a thing for incisors.
⨠The Fairy Makes Her Grand Entrance
The Tooth Fairy as we know her? She first fluttered onto the scene in early 1900s America, when a Chicago Tribune article suggested parents leave a coin under their childâs pillow to help them cope with the whole âlosing body partsâ thing. Fair.
By the 1920s, she got a glow-up â wings, a tutu, maybe a wand. By the 1950s, she was a full-on icon. Books, cartoons, and creative parents made her a staple of childhood folklore.
đľ But Why the Money?
Because childhood is dramatic, and nothing says âyouâre doing great, sweetieâ like $5 under a pillow.
The money makes the experience feel exciting instead of freaky. Itâs a reward, a comfort, and a little bribe wrapped in sparkles. And letâs be honest, it also gives parents a reason to sneak into their kidâs room like a secret agent with glitter in their pockets.
đď¸ Why We Still Love Her
Because itâs magical. Because itâs weirdly fun. Because childhood only lasts a blink, and if a tiny invisible lady wants to turn molars into memories â weâre all in.
And if youâre the type to leave behind a mini note, a trail of fairy dust, or a tiny handmade pouch⌠yeah, we see you. Youâre one of us.
đŹ Final Thought
At Just Because Co., we believe in celebrating all the little moments â even the ones with a bit of blood and a lot of imagination. The Tooth Fairy may have started with warriors and rodents, but today sheâs a symbol of growing up, bravery, and a little nighttime magic.
Now excuse us while we go make a glittery envelope for the next incisor drop.
⨠Want to add some extra magic?
We made you a printable Tooth Fairy Certificate your little one can keep forever. Itâs cute, editable, and totally free (just because).