Babyproofing seems like a real do-it-yourself job – until you try to do it yourself. Forty-five minutes of trying to unsuccessfully put in a cabinet lock is an exercise in futility.

Childproof-America to the rescue. Their NYC-area technicians can supply and properly install all those tricky devices as well as handle hidden dangers lurking for the diaper set. And by the way, those outlet plugs – the item most commonly associated with babyproofing – aren't much good when you forget to plug them back in after vacuuming. Childproof-America president David Cooperberg suggests retractable outlet covers. Another trade secret? Those pressurized safety gates aren't good for areas wider than 5 feet 5 inches.

One added bonus of having someone else do the "heavy lifting" (OK, tinkering) is that you won't chip your nails trying to master these devices.

For more information, visit childproof-america.com.