Could you use an umbrella to parachute?
A parachute is a large area of material which creates air resistance. The air resistance stops the person who is parachuting from falling too quickly. An umbrella would be a perfect parachute for a teddy bear because a teddy is small and light. The bigger the person, or the heavier the object, the larger the surface area of material required. Parachutes are made of nylon, which is very strong and very light.
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