Snuggle Me Cushion Organic
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The Snuggle Me Cushion was designed to meet an infant’s need to feel secure. When an infant is laid on top of the cushion, the sides gently pull in to hug them, making them feel as if they are still being held or touched. This comforts an infant and ultimately makes them more content.

The Snuggle Me Cushion features a non-padded centre sling area. When a baby is laid on top of this area, the sides of the cushion will gently pull in to snuggle a baby. This gives them the sensation of being held or touched, allowing them to feel secure even after they are laid down.

Babies spend 9 months tucked securely in their mother’s womb. After they are born, they are comforted by things that remind them of that secure place.

The Snuggle Me Cushion provides a comforting and familiar hug that helps babies stay content when a caregiver needs to lay them down. This allows babies to get the rest they need during this very critical developmental period.

This organic cushion is made with all organic cotton fabrics & hand-filled with raw organic cotton. With a removable, organic cotton cover, regular washing & cleaning is easy. 

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  • 100% Cotton
  • Made in USA
  • ORGANIC AND USA MADE: USA-made, CPSIA regulated and GOTS certified organic. Sewn and inspected in Minnesota USA. No flame retardants or other harmful chemicals. Lounger shell made with 100 percent organic cotton. Comes with a removable organic cotton cover.
  • MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND PORTABLE: Because of its light-weight design, the Snuggle Me Organic makes the perfect co-sleeping aid, but can also be easily moved around the house for lounging, tummy time, infant massage or a changing station.
  • NUMBER 1 TRUSTED, NON-TOXIC SLEEP SOLUTION FOR BABY: Designed to fit baby's head and torso (with legs draped over the bottom end) the Snuggle Me Organic's center sling will gently pull in to hug your baby. This unique "snuggle" design helps avoid interruptions to baby's natural sleep rhythms.

"... it is the best product I have ever purchased. My daughter is now 4 months old and this is the only place she feels content and secure to sleep." 

 

More information

The Snuggle Me is the original, award-winning, multi-functional lounging system for babies 0-6 months old. For 10 years the Snuggle Me has been recommended by natural birth professionals, pediatric chiropractors, and yoga practitioners. Snuggle Me is unique because of it's their patented center sling which is slightly raised and unpadded. When baby is laid on top of the Snuggle Me, the sides will gently pull in to give baby the sensation of a hug. For baby, it tames the moor reflex that can cause them to startle awake. It also provides the familiar feeling of confinement that allows baby to sleep in more solid stretches. The Snuggle Me is perfect for babies who refuse to sleep anywhere but a parents arms, resist sleep in the back position or wake as soon as they are laid down. Additionally, the Snuggle Me is a closed system, which ensures baby remains in their safe sleep space, maintains a healthy neutral spine, and securely fits baby so they cannot roll or flip in the bed itself. Organic and USA made the Snuggle Me is hand-crafted in Minnesota USA by highly skilled, local sewers. They also take great pride in sourcing all of their natural and organic materials from family-owned USA manufacturers. Snuggle Me is made with fully breathable materials sourced only from the USA. They are a cpsia small batch manufacturer complying with all government safety standards in their division. All of their fabrics adhere to cpsia certifications, which are the strictest certification standards in the world. The Snuggle Me is fully machine washable, contains zero flame retardants, zero ethylene glycol, no phthalates or bpa's. The Snuggle Me can be used for lounging, tummy time, sponge baths, infant massage, a changing station and much more.

 

Item Weight 3 pounds
Product Dimensions 27 x 18 x 4 inches
Target gender Unisex
Material Type Organic cotton
material_composition 100% Organic Cotton
Care instructions To avoid shrinking of the lounger or cover, wash and dry on cool, gentle settings. Only dry lounger part way and finish by air drying for best results.

Eligibility and Course Prerequisites

No prior training or qualifications are required for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor(CIMI) qualification.

Wanting the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification and wondering if you meet the prerequisite requirements?

If your qualifications fall under the categories of health, allied health, natural therapies or education, you are guaranteed to meet the prerequisite requirements for the paediatric level qualification.

Some examples of qualifications that meet the prerequisite requirements for the PMC qualification are included below (please note, this is not a full list). 

Examples of health qualifications approved for PMC:

Nurse, midwife, aboriginal health worker, community health worker, retired nurse, child & family practitioner, paediatric nurse, maternal/child health nurse, neonatal nurse, paediatrician, medical doctor.

Examples of allied health qualifications approved for PMC:

Chiropractor, doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant/educator, science degrees, mental health professional, social worker, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist. 

Examples of natural therapy qualifications approved for PMC:

Massage therapist, yoga instructor, nutritionist, Chinese medicine, kinesiology, myotherapist, naturopath.

Examples of educator qualifications approved for PMC:

Early childhood educator, early childhood teacher, other educator (e.g. B. ED Studies, diploma in primary teaching)

PMC students receive both qualifications, the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction and the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification. To obtain the paediatric qualification you need to meet the prerequisite requirements, complete your baby massage training through the Infant Massage Information Service and successfully complete 4 competency tasks. In addition to working with parents, and teaching them how to massage their babies, PMCs can provide theory presentations to other professionals, educating them on the researched benefits of massage for infants and children and ensuring they are aware of services available to families in this field. 

Course Fees and Variations

Course fees are the same regardless of your method of study (face-to-face or online).

Fees for the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction range from $1125 - $1650, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

Fees for the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification range from $1485 - $2010, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

The course fee table outlining the enrolment packages (inclusions) can be accessed here: Fee Structure | Baby Massage

Please note, the table automatically displays the fees for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor qualification. To view the fees and inclusions for the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification, be sure to click on the 'Paediatric Massage Consultant' box. 

Face-to-Face Course Details

Face-to-face training dates and locations can be found on our course dates and locations page: Locations | Baby Massage

The face-to-face training is completed over 3 days and courses are always held on a Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Career and Qualification Pathways

Infant Massage Information Service 3-day face-to-face courses have a mixture of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students complete the 3-day course successfully and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. All assessment work is completed within the 3 days of the course.

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- After the 3 days in class, there is one additional assignment completed. The additional PMC task takes approximately 2 days to complete and does not need to be done in the 2 days directly following the course. PMC students can complete their additional assessment when convenient and follow the instructions provided to upload their submission for marking when they're ready. 

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification. The CIMI level qualification is provided immediately after the 3-day face-to-face course and the PMC qualification is issued after the additional PMC assessment has been completed. 

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents.  
 

What if I'm completing the course via correspondence study?

Each correspondence intake period has a mix of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students successfully complete 3 competency tasks at their own pace and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. 

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- There is one additional assignment completed for the PMC qualification.

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification.

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents. 

Online Study

The correspondence program is thorough, easy to work through and offers a convenient way to study. 100% of the course requirements are completed from home, including all practical work meaning no travel or onsite attendance is needed.

Once your enrollment is complete and the course fees are paid, you will receive a welcome email providing you with full access to the course content. Your welcome email includes your pdf training manual with all of the course theory work and assessment instructions as well as links to the practical video files you need to watch. A training pack containing your demonstration doll and any other resources in your enrolment pack is sent via post.

There's no need to wait for your training pack to arrive via post before you begin studying. As soon as you receive your welcome email you can get started with the course theory work, then move on to the practical techniques once your demonstration doll arrives. 

You're welcome to study at your own pace to complete the course. Most students complete everything within the space of a few weeks. If students have a lot of other commitments and limited time, they might finish the course over a few months instead. Whatever study period you need is ok, there are no enforced deadlines you need to meet. 

There are 3 or 4 assessment tasks to complete depending on the qualification level you enrol in. The tasks are easy to complete and personalised assistance is available throughout the course if you need help with questions or clarifications. 

Your theory assessment is an open book, multiple-choice exam which ensures you've worked through the training manual. You're provided with an answer sheet to complete which can be emailed as an attachment or uploaded for marking. Practical tasks are recorded using any device (most students use their phone). The recordings are uploaded for the trainers to view and report on. Practical reports are extremely detailed to ensure you're confident in practical techniques prior to certification. 

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