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The Tooth Fairy Forgot? Send a "Sorry I'm Late" Letter

The Tooth Fairy forgot to come? Fix it tonight with a sweet "Sorry I'm late" letter from the fairy. Personalize it and print it in 2 minutes.

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Your child lifted the pillow this morning and the tooth was still there. Every parent who has been the Tooth Fairy for long enough has had this morning, usually after a late night or a long week. Here is the fix. Tonight, the fairy comes back with an apology letter that explains everything: there was a huge storm over Fairy Hollow and so many teeth to collect that she could not make it on time. She promises she never forgets a tooth, especially one as special as this one, and she leaves the reward plus an extra sprinkle of fairy dust to say sorry. Kids tend to love this story, because it makes the fairy feel more real, with a busy night and weather to deal with. Type your child's name and which tooth it was, print the letter, and maybe add a little extra to the reward. Nobody needs to know it was a parenting oops.

“Oh my wings, what a night! There was a huge storm over Fairy Hollow, and so many teeth to collect that I couldn't make it to you on time.”
From “Sorry I'm Late!”

Shown here for Mia. Yours will have your child's name and details.

  • So sorry, Mia! I'm late!

    Oh my wings, what a night! There was a huge storm over Fairy Hollow, and so many teeth to collect that I couldn't make it to you on time.

    But I never forget a tooth, especially one as special as yours. Your first tooth is now safe with me, and I'm sorry you had to wait.

    To say sorry, I left a shiny coin and an extra sprinkle of fairy dust. Thank you for being so patient.

    Flying faster next time,

    Twinkle

    Sorry I'm Late!

    A storm over Fairy Hollow, a very busy night, and a heartfelt fairy apology.

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Questions parents ask

What do I say if the Tooth Fairy forgot?

Explain that the fairy had a very busy night or got caught in a storm, and that she will come tonight. Then leave our "Sorry I'm late" letter with the reward. Kids accept a good story easily.

Should the Tooth Fairy leave extra if she was late?

Many families add a little extra or some glitter as an apology. Our letter mentions an extra sprinkle of fairy dust, so a bit of glitter on the pillow fits perfectly.

My child is upset. Will a letter help?

Usually, yes. A personal apology that uses their name and mentions their tooth shows the fairy cares, and that is what they need to hear.

How do I stop forgetting next time?

Set a phone reminder the moment the tooth comes out, and keep a few coins and a printed letter ready in a drawer. Our free printable takes two minutes at 10 p.m.

Tonight's the night.

The tooth is under the pillow. The letter takes two minutes.

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