God bless the moms with two kids under the age of 2 (and therefore, two kids in diapers, cribs, and strollers). Good wine and strong support systems aside, here are our top suggestions for controlling the chaos.

The Caribbean is Ground Zero for babymoons and those first-time getaways without the baby. It’s also many new parents’ go-to for quick and easy beach vacations with the wee ones. So when a new property opens that’s both family-friendly and sexy, we take note.

As Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Vital Juice, Lisa Blau makes a living out of hunting down the latest in fitness, beauty, health, and nutrition. As a mom (who’s expecting her second baby in just a few weeks), Blau is especially thoughtful about the skin and hair products she uses. “I view what I put on my body the same way I view what I put in my mouth in terms of health, safety, and nutrients,” she says. Here, Blau shares her favorite products, plus tips on ingredients to avoid and suggestions for safe-but-effective alternatives.

Here’s to the great inventions that make our multi-tasking lives a little easier day by day.