Training cup that's not plastic (open-top cup w/ handles)

[veedeep]

I try to give DS regular cups to drink out of (we have some small tempered glass cups, and a few very sturdy silicone ones from Kinderville) as much as possible.  In other words, I try to do that whenever I'm feeling OK with some spills/mess/wardrobe changes.

We were at someone's house recently who had little training cups that had handles on both sides.  They were open-top cups (not sippy cups).  It seemed like DS had an easier time with this sort of cup than a non-handled cup.  

Any leads on where to find this sort of double-handle cup that isn't plastic?  I've been looking online and all I can find is plastic, plastic, & more plastic!  

Thanks. 

[crunchy_mommy]

A couple options that come to mind --

We use small stainless steel 'espresso' cups from IKEA -- DS loves those but they only hold a few ounces so I don't know if that will work for you. They have 1 handle.

There is also http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Foogo-Phases-Stainless-Purple/dp/B00318CLUU/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1302304021&sr=8-15 you might be able to take the sippy top off of something like that & just use it as an open cup (not positive how the handles are attached though).

There are also camping cups like this: http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Wire-Rim-Coffee-Cup/dp/B0009PUS12/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1302304222&sr=8-42 I haven't really seen any with 2 handles though. I've looked a ton at different stainless steel cups...

[redvlagrl]

We have son stainless steel ones that came from an asian grocery store. I also get the kids' stainless steel plates and bowls there and they are super cheap (like 99c for a small bowl)

[veedeep]

Thanks for the ideas.  We actually have the Thermos Foogo sippy cups, but the problem with those is that you can't use the handles if the top isn't on.  In other words, it can't serve as a non-sippy cup that has handles.  

Ideally, I'd like an open-top stainless steel (or even bamboo or some other metal with enamel over it) cup that has handles on both sides.

[crunchy_mommy]

Yeah, everything I see has just one handle. The only 2-handle one I found was $300 (it looked like it was more of a high-end keepsake cup or something)

Could you possibly glue the handles onto your Foogo??

[raqi]

If you're feeling flush:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?sku=16220280&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping

Ceramic on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69816284/childs-two-handle-personalized-mug?ref=sr_list_24&ga_search_query=cup+two+handles&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56884573/two-handled-kid-sized-mug-with-chicken?ref=sr_list_39&ga_search_query=cup+two+handles&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56972215/two-handled-kid-sized-mug-with-3-stars?ref=sr_list_40&ga_search_query=cup+two+handles&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65301590/stoneware-cup-for-a-child?ref=sr_list_11&ga_search_query=cup+two+handles&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

[veedeep]

Hey, thanks for the Etsy listings!  Sometimes I forget to look there for things.  :)  The mugs are really cute.

[Anastasiya]

Also on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71846517/fire-king-lustre-milk-glass-two-handled