Maybe I'm just not that type of mom. You know, the type that only wraps her child in organic muslin diapers that have been hand bleached and dipped in hipster sweat or something.
Baby on the Hip is what it is - a baby store in the heart of Leslieville. A good baby store? Meh. A trendy baby store? Definitely. The staff can be friendly but are usually more invested in chatting to each other than really helping you. The last few times I was in there they chose to lazily point at the most expensive items when I asked what would be a good gift for a 4 month old.
A $40 finger puppet? Seriously? I don't care if it is fair trade and locally grown wool, I'd rather pay $10 for something polyester that the kid is just gonna chew to death anyway.
What I can say is that if you're looking to make a big purchase they're more than willing to help you try out the latest gear, but don't look for the most knowledgeable and attentive staff on the block. After asking multiple questions about a carrier, they soon lost interest in me and went back to talking about their ipod playlists.