Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have never written a product review, but I have decided to start in light of how much I depend on them when I am considering a purchase. Short Version: This cup is fantastic- don't hesitate to buy it. Long Version: I love this cup. I was looking for a glass and silicone option. This cup fits the bill and the cherry on top that it (1) has (removable) handles and (2) comes with both a sippy spout and straw option. I want to address a few of the complaints I have read about this cup: -"There are too many components to clean." I have never taken issue with this. Basically, there is a base, an inner glass which sits atop the base, an outer plastic cup which encases the glass and screws into the base, the handles, and the ring and spout/straw portion (the straw version does have an additional part the spout does not). Yeah, it might be more than a typical cup, but it is dishwasher safe (though I do always wash the silicone portions by hand) and even if you are handwashing, it really takes all of 30 seconds. Not an issue to me. To each their own. -"The glass breaks too easily." My child has dropped this from his highchair many times and tossed it across the floor whenever he was tired of drinking. We have no carpet in our home (tile and hardwood) and it has never broken or cracked. Earlier this week, I was holding him on my shoulders (I am 5'7") and he chucked it on the concrete slab we were standing on. I was sure it was done for, but NOPE, held up like a champ. 2+ months and going strong. -"Handles and spout don't align for proper drinking positioning." I had to laugh at this poor OCD soul. I TOTALLY know where they are coming from (a tad OCD myself- hollaaaaa!!!), but do NOT let this stop you from buying this cup. The handles twist and you are always EASILY able to position the spout and the handles appropriately for little one to drink easily. The trick sometimes is getting the little sprout fellow on the cup to line up perfectly within the center of the handles and directly below the spout. Choose your battles. -"It is hard to get liquid from the straw." Not sure what to say about this one. I can only speak for my own experience, but at 14 months (one year when I first purchased this cup), my son has never had any issue getting liquid through the straw and neither have I... I have been very pleased with this cup. I originally purchased two and am back to get a couple more. Highly recommend. UPDATE: Still loving the cup six months later and had the pleasure of dealing with their customer service (not due to an issue with the cup, but rather a component I misplaced). Great product and A+ customer service to boot. Very rare and very awesome.