We thought about buying an activity table, but in the end decided to use padded footstools that we already owned (which are the same size as one of those fisher-price tables) and put toys on top of them.  It worked really well, as we can vary what goes on top.  (Of course she can pull it all off but that's half the fun!)

We decided not to buy a walker as our house is on different levels (each one step different in height).  We acquired a little cart, the sort you can put blocks in.  It was too light and at first our daughter would just fall flat on her face when she tried to push it.  Then a paediatrician advised us to weight it down, so we put 2 bricks and a couple of phone books into it and she was able to stand up with it quite easily because it could barely move!  We gradually removed all the extra weight as she became more confident pushing it.

there is one by fisher and price and it is a huge table thingo that has heaps on it. they look great. I dont like walkers as bubs can get anywhere. I had one of those bikes for both my kids and they are great, still need a lot of watching with them as they can still fall.

I had a stationary walker to which my son loved.

as for the timing of them, my son was in the walker thingo at 4 months as he could hold his head up fine and he loved that we used to feed him in it. hated being out of it and it was really cheap. it was a lady bug. my duaghter was different and she hated allt his things. she loved her care bears bike but. we had to get rid of it when she was alseep as it was broken.

I think you should my daughter is one now i gave her a walker when she was 6months old and she loved it as long as they can support their neck go for it and the activity tables is only going to help their balance and to teach them to pull themselves up i say go for it

I don't think so. My son was pushing around and upside down wash basket at 9 months...  When he was 10 months we brought him a walker thing that played music and he loved walking around the house with that.> FREEDOM I am sure I heard him scream it.. He would follow me around every where...  He pulled himself up on anything and every thing....

He was walking on his own by 11 months.... 

Have fun, because it starts to get really interesting, when he started pulling himself up, I had to start moving the house around again so he would not get into things that he should not.. :)

i brought my son a table that he can walk around (he's in a little seat thats connected to it)  he loves it but even with that i have to be near him (im very paraniod) in case it falls.

but trust ur instincts you know ur child better then any one else ask at shops that sell them, call the companies if they can give u a honest answer into what u want then u should be fine.

hope you find the right one and good luck

Thats about the age we started using a push along.. but to be on the safe side (im a huge worry wart) even thou it seemed sturdy enough i put some heavy books in it (i had a trolley like one).. it was excellant and C loved it as she felt more independant... Sorry cant help with the activity table as we never ended up purchasing one.. with the ride ons we only got one when she was about 11 months... and she only really got the hang of it closer to 12 months...

But you know your child better then anyone esp in regards to development so just do what feels right.. if you think hes ready for it he prob is.. i personally just went by instinct...

Hope i helped.. even just a little lol

Steff xxx