After a busy festive season, when the little ones have returned to school the last thing you want as a parent is for a bug to get into the house. It seems the whole country has been struck with a cold and this adds an extra layer of pressure for parents. When it comes to those pesky colds, you want to make sure you have a soothing solution to hand – Tonstix! Tonstix Honey Jelly Pops for Sore Throats are packed with all the goodness of honey which slowly dissolves to create a coating that temporarily suppresses distress.

Firstly, you want to make sure you’re dealing with a common cold and not a flu. The flu and the common cold are illnesses that can often be mistaken for one another. Although they share some of the same symptoms, the flu and the common cold are separate illnesses caused by different viruses. Because they share a number of similar symptoms, it can sometimes be hard to determine which one you are dealing with. We’ve outlined some of the main symptoms so that you can be sure you’re taking the necessary steps to tackle the cold. 

Symptoms of a cold can include:

  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Blocked or runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Mild fever
  • Tiredness
  • Headache

Symptoms of the flu can include:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle aches and weakness
  • Sore throat
  • Blocked or runny nose
  • Stomach pain and digestive problems
  • Sleeping difficulties
  • Loss of appetite
  • Shivering and chills
  • Cough
  • Nausea and vomiting

Tonstix are 100% medicine free and are ideal for small hands to hold, making it easier for your little ones to get some relief. Formulated and manufactured in Dundalk by two Irish Mums, Sinead Crowther and Denise Lauaki, the soothing, lubricating pop encourages the sucking reflex which facilitates lubrication of irritated throats caused by allergies, infections, and viruses. 

Available in two flavours, Honey & Strawberry and Honey & Apple, the jelly is made using only natural ingredients giving a fruity flavoursome taste to appeal to children’s tastebuds. With added Vitamin C and Zinc which is known to support healthy functioning of the immune system, it gives an instant comfort to unsettled children!

 

Created by parents to support parents.

Tonstix Honey Jelly Pops (RRP: €5.95/ £4.50) are available in leading pharmacies nationwide.