My friend is expecting her first child soon, and I've been accompanying her to various baby stores just to compare prices and products. Unlike some of the other places that we visited, Baby on the Hip definitely made an impression on both of us...albeit our reactions were more of the "this store is out of our price range" variety.
I can't deny that many of the merchandise is attractive on an aesthetic level. This is definitely a store that packages itself very nicely, from the interior decor to the product selection. While I understand that a high standard of quality should be reflected in the cost, it's just that a lot of the items offered here can be best described as impractically expensive. When we compare the prices among the local stores, there is a significant difference between Baby and the Hip and its competitors for what is essentially the same product.
Maybe this stylish and trendy store will appeal to a certain niche clientele, but it's certainly not our taste.