Come to me

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Time-starved city families and agoraphobics can get loads of goods delivered to their door—from Zabar’s knishes to twin-size sheets from Bed, Bath & Beyond (well, at least in Manhattan). But Mom and Dad may not know they can reclaim even more precious hours by ordering in services from all kinds of experts. Read on for our top five parent helpers.

House calls Get your little one’s hair styled at home

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Scissor sister
After a stint at the popular hair outpost Cozy’s Cuts for Kids, stylist Jennifer Bilek decided to go solo and opened Get Conveniently Coiffed. The hook: cutting children’s locks in the comfort of their own home. “I’m the Fresh Direct of home hair care,” says Bilek. While she’s busy shearing and shaping kids’ tresses, parents can prep dinner—evening appointments tend to be the most popular. Bilek even supplies the requisite after-haircut lollipops—a touch that little ones love. $45; family discounts for two or more kids. 718-335-1078 or 917-548-3643, getcoiffed.com.

Bug thug
It starts mysteriously, with a sudden head-scratching habit, followed by the dreaded call from a school nurse announcing a rampant case of head lice (a.k.a. pediculosis). Even veteran moms panic when faced with removing these creepy crawlers from their kids’ heads. But the bugs don’t faze Abigail Rosenfeld, self-proclaimed “Lice Lady” of Brookyn. Rosenfeld, the proud mom of 13 children ages one to 21 (wow!), travels to homes in the tristate area to rid kids of lice—without chemicals and usually within an hour. Her secret: baking soda, conditioner and a fancy European comb that effectively separates the varmints from the scalp. price varies depending on hair thickness. 718-435-2592, liceconsultant.com.

Have a pro organize your baby’s new digs

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Chic ’n’ little
In a city where professional shoppers help adults working 70-hour weeks build their wardrobes, it was only a matter of time before their equally busy kids got sartorial assistants. Zoey Washington and Ruthie Schulder, self-billed fashion mavens and co-owners of Little Bird Style, shop for and deliver handpicked kids’ outfits for everything from ski vacations to bar mitzvahs. Upper East Side mom Patty Nasey called in Little Bird to give her daughters’ closets a quick revamping before school started. After agreeing on a budget, the stylists quizzed the girls, ages 7 and 8, on their taste and then hit the streets on a shopping spree. “They came up with great looks well under my $300 budget,” says Nasey. “Even my very skeptical husband was won over.” $250 and up for daily fees, plus the cost of clothes. 201-349-1176 or 443-250-2137, littlebirdstyle.com.

The joy of (not) cooking
If your usual dinner fare runs to Annie’s frozen entrées, it might be time to call in the pros. Chefs Phebe Palin and Latham Thomas of Panela Productions can transport their skills to just about any New York kitchen, however minuscule. After questioning your crew about their eating habits, the pair prepare a customized menu. Then they get to work—shopping for food and cooking enough dinners to last all week (families are encouraged, but not required, to don aprons and pitch in). Both cooks have kids and will readily share their tricks for sneaking extra servings of vegetables into sauces and dips. And the ladies have a knack for getting tykes so involved they forget their usual “Is it dinner yet?” refrain. Six-week cooking package (one visit per week) is $1,200, plus the cost of food. 212-545-4159, panelaproductions.com.

Room service
Setting up your baby’s room can be tricky. Which crib should you buy? Where on earth will you store all those toys? Vera Kessler, owner of Nursery 101, is a pro at helping moms-to-be get ready for their new delivery—she cleans, organizes and gives suggestions on babyproofing. For an extra fee, she’ll even make a trip to Buy Buy Baby to purchase staples like high chairs and strollers. Kessler recently assisted Dumbo mom Jennifer Richardson in creating an inviting nursery for her soon-to-arrive second baby. “Vera was very receptive to what I wanted, and came up with new storage solutions,” says Richardson. Kessler also offers a thank-you card writing service. (Our advice: Don’t stoop to paying a professional to pen these for you. Express your appreciation in person; your friends and family will understand.) $155 and up. 914-473-9645, nursery101.com.