What is “container baby syndrome,” and do I really have to worry about it? All parents need a safe spot to put their babies down. But is there such a thing as too much time in a bouncer seat or activity centre? Photo: iStock/Fly View Productions The inverted metal V in the middle of my living room separated my life as a parent into two eras: the before-Jolly Jumper times, and after. Before-JJ, I bounced my colicky baby on a yoga ball for hours, cramming granola bars in my mouth with one hand. Post-JJ (and after the colic had waned), I could sit and enjoy a whole sandwich while his delight at moving his own body beamed straight into my heart. These short breaks played a huge part in bolstering my