"Be careful, he will be addicted to your lap", I was often hearing. Still, I decided to keep holding my son very frequently until he was around 5 months. I had the time to do it and it felt the right thing to do. I was afraid the advice was valid and my son would actually be addicted to being held. He didn't. I gradually reduced the time I was holding him and he adapted very easily. He spends large periods of time on his own, he sleeps very well in his cot and he is an extremely smiley baby. Of course he still enjoys being held, specially when he is tired in the evening, but he certainly doesn't ask to be held all the time.
In conclusion, if you feel like holding your baby and you have the time to do it, my experience tells me that you shouldn't feel bad about it, simply enjoy it. Before you notice, he will be crawling, super excited to explore the world and too busy to be on your lap! Of course you should ensure your baby has tummy-time and moments alone, but you don't have to count the minutes you have your baby on your lap to avoid dependency.
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