Made for real road trips
Calmer car rides start here
Everything your child needs for the drive, right in front of them.
A desk of their own
A flat, wipe-clean surface right in front of them, at the perfect height for little arms.
Snacks and toys stay put
The snack box and side pockets keep everything in reach, so nothing rolls under the seat.
Buckles on securely
The adjustable strap goes around the car seat, so it stays in place on bumpy roads.
Draw, wipe, repeat
Dry-erase marker wipes off with a cloth. Endless drawings, zero paper.
Sized for little laps
44 × 34 × 11 cm (17.3 × 13.4 × 4.3 in) and about 760 g (1.7 lb).
Folds and travels
It folds flat and carries on the shoulder, for trains, planes and restaurants too.
One tray, every trip
Wherever the road takes you
The car, the train, the plane, grandma's kitchen table. Their desk comes too.
Ready in 30 seconds
How it works
- 1
Unfold the tray
Pop it open: the walls stand up and the board lies flat.
- 2
Buckle it on
Wrap the strap around the back of the car seat, click the buckle and pull it snug.
- 3
Fill the pockets
Markers in the side pockets, a bottle in the mesh pocket, snacks in the front box.
- 4
Let them create
Draw, play, snack and wipe it clean for the next stop.
When you order
From the day you order.
The difference
From “Are we there yet?” to “Look what I drew!”
Ten minutes in and the back seat goes quiet. Not because they're on a screen, but because they're busy making something.
Get my Backseat Desk
Why parents love it
Why every family car needs one
- Less screen time on long drives
- No more crayons under the seat
- Snacks and drinks in their reach, not yours
- Works in the car, on trains, planes and in restaurants
- One for each child, so no fighting over space
- A thoughtful gift for road-trip families and grandparents
Everything in the box
What's included
Every Backseat Desk comes with:
The tray
Wipe-clean drawing board, front snack box, side marker pockets and a mesh bottle pocket.
Adjustable strap
Buckles around the car seat and doubles as a shoulder strap.
Free travel printables
Road Trip Bingo and 50 Doodle Challenge Cards with every tray. Order 2 trays and you also get the Backseat Coloring Pack and the “Are We There Yet?” Trip Tracker.
Questions
Your questions
What age is it for?
It's made for toddlers and young children who ride in a car seat, and for kids who want a lap desk on trains and planes.
Will it fit our car seat?
The strap adjusts to wrap around the back of most child car seats. The tray is 44 cm (17.3 in) wide and 34 cm (13.4 in) deep.
Can they use it on a plane or train?
Yes. Fold it, carry it on the shoulder strap and open it on their lap or on the seat tray.
How do I clean it?
Wipe dry-erase drawings off the board with a dry cloth. Spot-clean the fabric with a damp cloth.
Are markers included?
The tray and strap are included. The markers, bottles, snacks and toys in our photos are not, and any dry-erase markers work.
What are the free gifts?
Printable PDFs made for the tray: Road Trip Bingo and 50 Doodle Challenge Cards with every order, plus the Backseat Coloring Pack and the “Are We There Yet?” Trip Tracker when you order 2 trays. We email them to you after you order, so they're ready before your trip.
How long does delivery take?
Shipping is free. Orders are delivered in 7–10 days, and you have 60 days to return it.
Is it safe to use in the car?
Keep the strap fastened while you drive, follow your car seat maker's instructions and always supervise young children.