How It Works

How it works

From the box to a face-down massage station in under 60 seconds.

No tools. No screws. The Vitabyo™ Bed Cradle slides under your mattress and turns the edge of any bed into a proper massage table — then folds flat when you’re done.

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Woman lying face down on the Vitabyo Bed Cradle at the edge of her bed, arms resting on the armrest board

Setup time

Under 60 seconds

Tools needed

None

Fits mattresses

14–45 cm thick

When you’re done

Folds flat

Watch the full setup

Real product, real bed, no cuts that hide anything. 1 minute 25 seconds from parts on the mattress to lying down.

Can’t see the player? Watch it on YouTube — the full “Set-Ups” playlist is on the @vitabyo channel.

Six steps. That’s the whole manual.

The mattress does the heavy lifting: its own weight locks the frame in place, so nothing gets screwed, clamped or strapped to your bed.

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Unfold and click together

Open the steel base frame and clip the cradle arm onto it. It only fits one way, so you can’t get it wrong.

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Slide the base under the mattress

Lift the edge of the mattress and push the flat frame underneath. The upright arm hooks over the side of the bed; the mattress weight pins it down.

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Set the height and angle

Loosen the side knob, bring the cradle level with the top of your mattress (or tilt it a few degrees), then tighten. Works on any mattress from 14 to 45 cm.

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Drop in the memory-foam cushion

Press the U-shaped cushion onto the cradle ring. Memory foam molds to your face; the cotton cover keeps it cool and breathable.

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Hook on the armrest board

Slot the board onto the frame under the cradle so your arms have somewhere to rest instead of dangling. Included with the Support Bar editions.

6Every day after that

Lie down. Breathe. Let go.

Face in the cradle, arms on the board, spine straight — the position a massage table gives you, on the bed you already own.

Vitabyo Bed Cradle fully assembled: memory-foam face cushion, adjustable cradle arm, steel base frame and armrest board

What’s in the box

Four parts. Zero loose screws. Everything you see in the video ships in one compact box.

  • 01Memory-foam face cushion with a pure cotton cover — the part your face actually touches.
  • 02Adjustable cradle arm with a locking knob for height and tilt.
  • 03Steel base frame that slides under the mattress and takes the load.
  • 04Armrest board (Support Bar editions) — plus a tote bag on the Grey edition for travel and storage.
Diagram of the adjustable face cradle showing the height range for 14 to 45 cm mattresses

Will it fit my bed?

Almost certainly. The frame needs two things: a mattress it can slide under, and an edge it can hook over. Platform beds, slatted frames, box springs and divans all qualify.

Standard edition: mattresses 14–45 cm thick — that covers the vast majority of beds sold today.

Extended Support edition: thin mattresses 5–16 cm — futons, sofa beds, camping and guest mattresses.

Not sure which one you need? Measure from the top of the mattress to the bed base and send us the number — we answer within 24–48 hours.

What people use it for

It’s a face-down support, so anything that’s better done face-down gets easier.

Massage at home

Your partner (or a mobile therapist) finally gets a straight spine and a relaxed neck to work on — no more twisting your head sideways on a pillow.

Neck & back decompression

Ten minutes face-down with your head supported lets the neck and shoulders unload after a day at the desk.

Face-down recovery

After eye procedures, facials or lash appointments, when you’ve been told to keep your face off the pillow.

Skincare & treatments

Masks, moxibustion and any treatment that needs you comfortably prone for more than a few minutes.

Free with every order

The 10-Minute Touch — our massage guide

Illustrated neck, shoulder and full-body routines you can do in under ten minutes, with or without the cradle. Instant PDF, no email required.

Setup questions, answered

Do I need tools or a second person?

No. Everything clicks together by hand, and one person can lift the mattress edge enough to slide the frame under.

Will it damage my mattress or bed frame?

Nothing is screwed, clamped or strapped on. The flat steel base simply sits between the mattress and its base, held by the mattress’s own weight.

Can I leave it installed?

Yes. Many customers keep it at the foot or side of the bed permanently. Otherwise, loosen the knob, pull the frame out and fold it flat — it stores in a drawer or the tote bag.

How do I clean the cushion?

Wipe the cotton cover with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air-dry. Keep the memory foam itself out of the washing machine.

What if it doesn’t work for my bed?

You’re covered by our 30-day guarantee. Try it on your own bed; if it isn’t right, send it back.

Sixty seconds tonight. Every night after that.

Free shipping, a 30-day guarantee and the massage guide included. The only thing left is the bed you already own.

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