AIBI... unsuitable gift?

[Butterandsugar]

Hello, I'm looking for both advice and a view on whether I'm being pigheaded (occasionally the case...)

It's my niece's first Christmas this year, she'll be the grand old age of 8 months come Christmas day. For some reason, I have my heart set on getting her the Fisher Price Kick and Play. My DB and DSil are aware I was looking at something like that, but weren't too bothered what I get her. They vaguely like the piano aspect.
Someone mentioned it in passing, and I love the idea of using playtime to build her little leg muscles.

I mentioned this planned gift to a friend (note: neither of us have children of our own). She advised me that this particular toy is aimed at a much younger age range and I should be getting her a walker instead. My parents are buying a walker.

I have checked online and it looks like the toy is one that "grows with the child" if you know what I mean so I bought it this weekend.

I've now been told by my friend that this is a stupid gift, far too young for my niece and that I'm showing my stubborn side in not taking her advice.

Am I being daft? It seemed like a good shout and the website didn't give an end age range but I don't want to be the hapless aunty who buys a useless gift.

Yes Bonny this vtech one was a massive hit with my daughter for AGES!! Well worth the money and so cute when they use the phone.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3479865?storeID=124&cmpid=GS001&$ja=tsid:59156%7Ccid:596683589%7Cagid:28645061965%7Ctid:aud-144400486596:pla-288338197107%7Ccrid:96088971205%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:11961929416673695547%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:1o1%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9045530&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiivQmt-C2AIVbr7tCh2rCQB7EAQYASABEgInGPDBwE

Ah no, it's lovely idea OP I would have loved to get them for my DC but couldn't in the end justify the cost.

But I do have to echo what most posters have said, an eight month old will most likely not get much out of it. By that age most DC are sitting up unaided and starting to crawl. They usually wouldn't lie under the hanging toys for long enough.

If you can keep it for another child I'm sure it would be appreciated.

What's wrong with walkers? All 3 if my ds,s used them.

@BreatheMeIn I think people are referring to those ride in ones. They are not recommended for prolonged use as they don't encourage the baby to put weight on legs and learn to balance and switch that weight. Effectively they do nothing to aid walking. Then you have the potential issue of the way they are suspended in them, which can aggravate hip dysplasia. Also they are responsible for lots of accidents due to tipping over if crashed into something or over a step (when unsupervised).

A floor piano mat is ace for that age and will really encourage walking. DD still uses hers most weeks.

It was a nice idea OP just sadly wrong!

The floor piano is perfect. I've managed to get her one of those, and a book of Christmas stories and songs from M&S for her parents (and me!) to read to her and hopefully keep as a keepsake