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Old 05/19/09, 02:42 PM
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Question Simulate milking a cow help.

Hi all,
Not sure where else to go for help with this but, I'm wondering what is the best way to simulate milking a cow. I ordered cow teats online but find that they are too stiff and children would not be able to squeeze properly. I'd like to use something that would feel realistic. Other than balloons that will break, I'm out of ideas. Is there perhaps, a softer teat on the market that would work. Any help is appreciated!! Thank You!
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Old 05/19/09, 03:22 PM
 
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Your pharmacy or KMart or someplace like that will have little football shaped "squeezers" for people who need to build hand strength. I have one with the brand name IsoFlex on it and it cost 2.99. It has about the feel of a cow teat and is close in size.
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Old 05/19/09, 03:35 PM
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a rubber glove filled with water with a pin prick in a finger allows one to 'milk' the water out of it.
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Old 05/20/09, 08:02 AM
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I've used a heavy rubber dish glove filled with milk in the past to show some school kids with a pin prick in the end of it. The heavier the rubber glove, the better "feel" you get for it.
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Old 05/20/09, 09:34 AM
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Thank you all for the ideas posted. I'm not sure the strength-builder "squeezer" will allow liquid through it. I'll look for a heavy rubber glove. Also, can anyone recommend a calf teat that has a more natural feel. Thanks Again!
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