Practical and Fun Glasses for the Smallest of Hands
Looking to transition your child from a plastic beaker to a glass one? Read our latest article here on the Made in Japan site for some much-needed inspiration.
When should you introduce your child to a glass beaker? Thanks to this practical - but equally stylish - selection of kids' glasses here on the Made in Japan site, you could introduce your toddler to glass anytime. Under adult supervision, of course. Read on for our top picks...
Meet this Cheery Pair of 'Nico' Kids' Glasses
A stunning gift for a young relative or a cutesy treat for your own child or children, this set of two 'Nico' kids glasses is as functional as it is fun. Or buy the small glass on its own, or the medium - take a look.
The perfect aid for introducing small hands and lips to 'the real thing', Nico glasses are ideal when you want to graduate from a plastic beaker to glass.
Known as 'Tsuyoiko glass', this series of glassware was designed under the supervision of a nursery teacher, who is also an expert in food education, no less.
Thanks to their unique shape, the glasses aim to 'strengthen the mouth', while their spout is much more resistant to cracking and chipping than that of ordinary glasses.
Introducing...this Pair of 'Tupera' Underwear Bear and Mouse Kids' Glasses
Another pair of easy-grip glasses, these cheeky tumblers - made in collaboration with the creative unit tupera tupera and Aderia's 'Tsuyoiko Glass' - offer plenty of entertainment for reluctant little sippers.
If you've been struggling to get your kids to drink enough water, these glasses could well be the answer; the colour of the mouse (or bear') pants change, depending on the contents of the glass. Hours of fun!
Crafted from soda-lime glass, with ion and heat strengthening treatment at the Ishizuka Glass Company in Gifu prefecture, Japan, the boxed glasses, in particular, make a great gift idea. The glass is also easy to hold - and is just the right size for little hands. Plus, if you're looking for a 'healthier' alternative to cola - the ideal treat for a summer's afternoon - why not try this homemade cola syrup recipe?
When was Adéria Glass founded?
Adéria Glass - established in 1945 - is testament to the enduring power of Japanese craftmanship, with talented artisans magically turning molten glass into all manner of homewares.
The company also makes use of recycled glass, embracing minimal waste in the process - which is something that gets a huge thumbs up from the team here at Made in Japan.
The bear and mouse glasses are available individually, too - here's the bear version. Go on; add this cutie to your kitchen cupboards - and pronto!
The brand's 'green' mission extends to the brand's packaging as well. Adéria Glass' Tsuyoiko Glass series hopes, says the company, that 'the environment surrounding children will be as good as possible and that they will grow up healthy'.
To support this goal, the brand actively takes part in peace activities by using 'Colorful Wish ®', a paper developed by recycling 1,000 cranes at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
So you see, when you treat a little one to one gorgeously stylish glasses, you're helping Adéria Glass make big environmental strides too.
Until next time...